JP7055331B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a conventional gaming machine, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (big hit game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a determination is made by a game ball winning (winning) in the starting opening, and as a special game, a round game involving opening of the large winning opening is performed. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in the large prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed to the player by the stop mode of the symbol after the variable display of the symbol is performed in the symbol display means.

In addition, some gaming machines are in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player after a special game (big hit game). For example, the probability of being determined to perform a special game (big hit game) is high, and the game ball may be in a probabilistic game state in which it is easy to win a prize (winning ball) at the starting opening.

Further, in the gaming machine, as a special game (big hit game), there is a machine that performs a plurality of special games (big hit games) in which the number of round games is different from each other. For example, there are times when a special game of 5 rounds (big hit game) is performed and a case where a special game of 16 rounds (big hit game) is performed.

In addition, in the gaming machine, various effects are performed during the special game (big hit game). For example, an effect suggesting the type of special game (big hit game) is performed on the liquid crystal display.

JP-A-2016-158689

There is room for improvement regarding the production during the special game. By installing an improved production, it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of gaming through directing.

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes a special game executing means for executing a special game advantageous to the player, and when controlling the game in a first gaming state advantageous to the player after the special game, and the above-mentioned. A game is controlled in a second gaming state, which is more disadvantageous than the first gaming state, a certain gaming state control means, and an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect using a predetermined effect means. The effect means include a movable body that can be operated, and the special game executing means continues the special game until a first period and a second period longer than the first period. The effect executing means has a first effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the first game state after the special game during the execution of the special game, and the special game is said to be the same. It is possible to execute the second effect, which suggests that the effect is continued until the second period, and when the first effect and the second effect are executed, the first effect and the second effect are performed. It may be executed in conjunction with each other, and when the first effect and the second effect are executed in conjunction with each other, the movable body is operated so as to be linked with the first effect .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of gaming through directing.

It is a perspective view of a gaming machine. 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 rear-board movable device is in the standby state, (B) is a front view of the production unit when the rear-bottom movable device is activated, and (C) is a front view of the production unit when the rear-board movable device is activated. The front view of the effect unit when the device is operated, (D) is the front view of the effect unit when the board rear lower movable device and the board rear upper movable device are operated. 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 a hit determination table, (B) is a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a look-ahead judgment table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the customer waiting effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal effect mode, the probability variation effect mode, and the time saving effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the jackpot effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the special figure fluctuation effect of the loss without reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example from the start of a special figure variation effect to the reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a loss is performed from N reach, and the case where the stop display of the effect symbol which shows a big hit is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 24. It is a concrete example of SP reach, and is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a specific example of SP reach, and is an explanatory diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 26. 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 of the first embodiment. It is a look-ahead determination table of the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the jackpot effect mode A of 1st Embodiment. It is a specific example of the jackpot effect mode of the first embodiment, (A) to (F) are explanatory views showing the jackpot effect mode B, and (G) is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot effect mode C. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the jackpot effect mode D of 1st Embodiment. It is a hold continuous production selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case where the hold continuous production is not performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of the hold continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of the hold continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd specific example of the hold continuous production. It is a jackpot game control table of the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the jackpot effect mode of 2nd Embodiment.

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 which is the embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. 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 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, 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 2A. 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 82k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 82k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force applied to the game ball to launch the game ball (the amount that the launch device 72 described later drives the launch solenoid 72s). It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 82k. 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 82k 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.

On the front side of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a first input device (hereinafter, “hemispherical button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided. Further, in the right decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23 m, a second input device (hereinafter, “sword-shaped button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided. There is.

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 includes 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 left edge portion of the surface 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 mainly with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a production unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. 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.

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 82k 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.

Immediately below the center of the inner side wall portion 1B in the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting opening 11 having an open upper portion is provided. At the lower left of the first starting port 11, a second starting port 12 having an opening on the right side is provided. On the right side of the second starting port 12, a second starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 12D that enables or makes it impossible to enter the second starting port 12 is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for 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 (for example, 4) of 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 composed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular tongue-shaped piece that descends diagonally downward to the left in a plan view. In a plan view, the left end of the upper surface of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is located to the right of the lowest point of the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally housed behind the game board 1 so that its tip (front side surface) is located in the game area 6, that is, near the front surface of the game board 1. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction from the stored state. Then, in the special state, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k moves forward, the electric chew opening / closing member 12k becomes a path for guiding to the second starting port 12. Therefore, in the normal state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed behind the game area 6, it is almost impossible to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 because there is no path for guiding the electric chew. Such a protruding state of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is also referred to as an "open state" of the electric chew 12D, and the game ball enters the second starting port 12 only when it is in the open state. A ball is possible. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is housed inside the second starting port 12 is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. In this way, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. 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 (for example, 4) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, two general winning openings 10 are provided on the left side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6. Further, one general winning opening 10 is provided on the right side of the electric chew 12D. When a game ball wins a prize in the general prize opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, a gate 13 through which the game ball can pass is provided on the diagonally lower right side of the opening 1A of the game board 1. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number for a normal symbol) of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as "general map") and a variable display of the normal symbol. 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, on the right side of the first start winning device 11D in the game area 6 and directly below the gate 13, the first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which the first big winning opening 14 is formed is provided. Has been done.

The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that is 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 formed of a substantially horizontally long rectangular flat plate in front view, and usually closes the first large winning opening 14. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end tilts forward. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k rotates, the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 6, catches the flowing game ball, and enters the ball into the first large winning opening 14. As described above, it is possible to enter the game ball 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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, directly below the first large winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and the guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is the game area 6 (game board 1). It is provided so as to project forward from the front surface). The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot win a prize in the first starting port 11.

The second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") in which the second big winning opening 15 is formed diagonally upward to the right of the gate 13 and the first big winning opening 14 in the game area 6, in other words, on the upstream side. Is provided. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k is a rod-shaped body having a blade-like shape when viewed from the front, and is usually held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and closes the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be rotated about 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end tilts to the left, and can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15. 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 (for example, 14) of 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 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided. 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. 4A). 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. 4B) 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 large 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 the final round game (16R) of the jackpot game described later, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect a game ball that has passed (entered) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball 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, at substantially the lowermost part of the game area 6, two out ports 19 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6. There is.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) on the right side. The operation mode of the handle 82k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 82k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 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, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. 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 first winning opening 14, or the second. You can aim to win the big 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. 5, 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, 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 variable display of the special figure informs the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. 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 is played.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 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, ■ : Turns off) and displays the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs located at the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th positions from the left. In addition, if the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, a loss pattern consisting of lighting only the LED on the far right is displayed, such as the special figure display 81 "■■■■■■■ □". do. 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 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.

By the way, 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 (numerical 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 hold storage unit 105 (see FIG. 7) as special figure hold. 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 (see FIG. 7) in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (see FIG. 7) 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 number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. 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 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the normal symbol informs the result of the ordinary symbol lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed, variable-displayed normal map) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol 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 figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal figure according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a hit, the normal symbol display 82 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, a lost symbol consisting of lighting 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 ordinary symbol lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time. 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 game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (numerical information) for performing a normal symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106 (see FIG. 7) on condition that the normal figure variable display 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”.

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 production unit 1U includes an image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as “pre-board movable device”) 55, a second board movable device (hereinafter referred to as “post-board movable device”) 56, and a third board movable device. (Hereinafter referred to as "logo accessory device") 57 is installed.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, two 20-inch 3D liquid crystal displays, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image.

The front-board movable device 55 further includes, for example, the front-up-board movable device 55UL and 55UR arranged above the board and the front-bottom movable device 55D arranged below, and the front-board upper movable device 55UL is provided. , It is equipped with a board front upper left movable body 55ULk which is configured to be movable and whose front part is mainly three-dimensionally decorated. The board front upper movable device 55UR is provided with a board front upper right movable body 55URk which is configured to be movable and whose front portion is mainly three-dimensionally decorated. The front-bottom movable device 55D is configured to be movable, and includes a front-bottom movable body 55Dk mainly having a three-dimensional decoration on the front surface portion.

The post-board movable device 56 includes, for example, a board rear-up movable device 56U arranged on the upper side thereof and a board-back-down movable device 56D arranged on the lower side. It is equipped with a movable body 56Uk on the rear of the board, which is configured to be movable and has a flat decoration. The lower rear movable device 56D is configured to be movable and includes a lower rear movable body 56Dk with a planar decoration.

The logo accessory device 57 includes, for example, a logo movable body 57k having the logotype “LOGO” of the main character “logo”, which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, on the front side, and is a logo movable body. The 57k is configured to be able to rise and fall in a plane along the display unit 50a.

FIG. 6A schematically shows how the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. The rear-upper movable body 56Uk and the lower rear-board movable body 56Dk can move up and down (up and down) along a plane substantially orthogonal to the front-rear direction, in other words, along the surface of the image display device 50. be). When the drive sources of the board rear upper movable device 56U and the board rear lower movable device 56D are driven, the upper end of the board rear lower movable body 56Dk is located around the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in front view. It moves upward (ascends) (see FIG. 6B). On the other hand, the rear upper movable body 56Uk moves downward (descends) so that the lower end thereof is located near the center in the height direction of the image display device 50 in front view (see FIG. 6C). As a result, it seems that the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk are joined and united in the vertical direction around the center of the image display device 50 in the front view, and are applied to the respective surfaces. (Design) becomes one as a whole and represents the face of the main character, which is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 6 (D)). At this time, since most of the image display device 50 is covered with the combined board rear upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk, 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.

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. 7 to 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 8, 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 according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) , A production control board (hereinafter referred to as "sub-control board") that controls production such as a customer waiting effect, an operation promotion effect that encourages operation during a period (operation valid period) in which the operation of the hemispherical button 40 or the sword-shaped button 41 is effective. A payout control board 170 and the like for controlling the payout of the game ball and the payout control board 170 are provided on the back side of the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub control board 120 is an effect 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. Can be positioned as. The effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and a game effect using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable device 55, 56, 57, etc.). , The customer waiting effect, and the operation promotion effect may be controllable.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. 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. 7, 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 executes a game ROM 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a program that is stored in the game ROM 103. CPU 102 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 fluctuation pattern determination table, a start winning command specific table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and an auxiliary game control table, which will be described later. 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 and the like.

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

Various sensors and solenoids 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 solenoids.

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 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, the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold display 83) are connected to the main control board 100. 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 is installed adjacent to the prize ball payout device 73, the ball rental payout device 74, and the card unit CU (pachinko gaming machine PY1), and can lend balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. The launcher 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 82k (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. , The ball rental motor 74m of the ball rental payout device 74 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting. Further, the ball lending to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 74a for counting.

Further, the handle 82k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 82k. When the player operates the handle 82k (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 82k and outputs the 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 82k is connected to the handle 82k. 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 82k 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 82k 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. 8, the effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 that is used as a 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 (input / output circuit) 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and a real-time clock (RTC) 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 when the electric power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It is operated by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC139 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.

The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a hemispherical button detection switch 40a and a sword-shaped button detection switch 41a. The hemispherical button detection switch 40a detects that the hemispherical button 40 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 41a detects that the sword-shaped button 41 has been pressed. Each of the detection switches 40a and 41a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120.

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.

Various actuators connected to the sub control board 120 include a left frame movable body motor 58Lm, a right frame movable body motor 58Rm, a board front upper movable body motor 55Um, a board front lower movable body motor 55Dm, and a board rear upper movable body motor. 56Um and 56Dm of the lower rear movable body motor are included. The left frame movable body motor 58Lm can drive the left frame movable device 58L to perform a predetermined operation. The right frame movable body motor 58Rm can drive the right frame movable device 58R to perform a predetermined operation. The board front upper movable body motor 55Um can drive the board front upper movable body 55ULk and 55URk to perform predetermined operations, respectively. The front-bottom movable body motor 55Dm can drive the front-bottom movable body 55Dk and slide it on the display unit 50a. The board rear upper movable body motor 56Um can drive the board rear upper movable body 56Uk and slide it on the display unit 50a. The lower rear movable body motor 56Dm can drive the lower rear movable body 56Dk and slide it on the display unit 50a. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation modes of the front upper movable body 55ULk, 55URk, the front lower movable body 55Dk, the upper rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk. Then, the operations of the upper front movable body 55ULk, 55URk, the lower front lower movable body 55Dk, the upper rear upper movable body 56Uk, and the lower rear lower movable body 56Dk are controlled via the lamp control circuit 151.

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.

The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a panel lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, panel rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub). A rear lower point light emitting device 54Da and a rear lower surface light emitting device 54Db) are included. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes a frame lamp 53 (left frame light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and a board lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, board rear lower point). Light emitting pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emitting mode of the light emitting device 54Da and the lower surface light emitting device 54Db) is created, and the frame lamp 53 (left frame) is created according to the light emitting pattern data. Controls the light emission of the light emitting device 53L, right frame light emitting device 53R) and the board lamp 54 (board rear upper point light emitting device 54Ua, board rear upper surface light emitting device 54Ub, board rear lower point light emitting device 54Da, board rear bottom light emitting device 54Db). .. 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 is made to execute lighting control of the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, etc., and operation control of the board front movable device 55, the board rear movable device 56, the logo accessory device 57, the frame movable device 58, and the like. You may. 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. 9 to 16.

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 map that is stopped and displayed. In addition, the lost symbol of the normal figure is also referred to as "missing normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol 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 the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal map or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "the establishment of the normal map variation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to the normal map when the normal map variation start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 9A, the random numbers related to normal symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers (judgment information) for performing collision detection. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The hit determination table can be 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 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and determines whether the hit or miss is a hit. 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. In addition, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern using the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 10 (B). The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding 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 can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / 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).

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 The auxiliary game is a variable display of the normal map, and 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 is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) by using the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 10 (C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Auxiliary game components are stored in each auxiliary game control table. In addition, the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened 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 "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, 3.00 seconds)), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the short time state is also referred to as "long open auxiliary game".

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. 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 the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

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 the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is completed.

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 diagram.

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, big hit game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied. Various judgments are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number, a jackpot 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 (judgment information) for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 11A. 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 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 11A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random 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 In the jackpot symbol type determination, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) is determined using the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 11 (B). It is a judgment for. For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the jackpot component, that is, the jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the prize is awarded due to the jackpot symbol type determination (causing the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second big hit 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 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. 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. In addition, 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. 11B, 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 is won in the first start opening 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball is won in the second start opening 12 are the swings of the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination determines whether or not to generate reach in the special figure variation effect described later by using the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 11C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment for.

The reach determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / 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.

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. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 11C, it is possible to make the number of reach random numbers determined to be "reachable (generate reach)" different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. Is. In the following, the result of the reach judgment "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without reach). "Does not generate reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation In the special figure variation pattern determination, the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol as shown in FIGS. 12 to 13 (special figure variation pattern determination table) regardless of whether the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. Is a judgment for determining the variation pattern (special map variation pattern) of the variable display of the special map using. 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. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern can include 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 figure variation effect and the special figure variation effect. 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 the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It can be associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) 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. 13) used at the time of the operation.

Then, each special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time reduction special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and the special figure 1 used in the non-time reduction state. There is a variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, 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).

Further, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result 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.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss can be associated with the number of special figure pending. 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.

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 symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display of the next special symbol is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. To.

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 12 to 13.

As shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 12 to 13, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be given a name in association with the special figure (big hit judgment result) and the effect content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit 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 the special feature in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The figure fluctuation pattern is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern is called "normal loss fluctuation".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using a pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. 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 can be associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / 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.

Further, the look-ahead determination table can also be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving 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 should be noted that what kind of determination is included in the look-ahead determination can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Jackpot game

Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the jackpots (1st jackpot 14 and 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 and 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 Includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As a jackpot game, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 15, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. 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 large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening openings 14 and 15 has elapsed. However, the round game is ended.

In addition, the number of times and time in each element 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.

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”. In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operating mode (a specific region 16 is a constant opening / closing mode), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a certain operating mode (a constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16). In combination with the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the big hit game, the difficulty (easiness) of allowing the game ball to enter the specific area 16 in the big hit game is set. In the following, the fact that the specific area 16 is in the open state is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 4A). 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 make the game ball enter the specific area 16). As described above, in the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member has a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passage”) during the jackpot game. The VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate and the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. It is possible to perform a jackpot game. In this way, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern is called "V-long jackpot". On the other hand, the jackpot game in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short opening pattern is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game state

Next, the gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, 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". 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 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 big hit 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 the high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", the "high probability low base game state", or the "big hit game 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 figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed by using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special map fluctuation pattern having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 12-13). 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 the smooth progress of the game.

Further, in the time-reduced state, it is possible to make it easier for the normal map fluctuation time to be shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined. 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 can be more easily determined to be a hit in the hit determination than the non-time-saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536). 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 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. The time saving state can be changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of big hit determinations without winning the big hit or by winning the next big hit.

It should be noted that, in the time-reduced state, it is easier to win the prize, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-reduced state. Although the game is set in favor of the player in three points, the points set in favor of the player may be a part of these points.

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 hit determination is performed but the big hit determination is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them.

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. 17 to 27.

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. 17A, a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, when the hemispherical button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 17B, the setting screen G101 for making settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed. 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. The normal effect mode includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 18B, 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 as shown in FIG. 18C. In addition, 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 one or a plurality of special features are performed without winning a big hit. Figure It can be switched with the condition that the variation effect is performed. 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. 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 is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, 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 probabilistic pre-stage effect mode, the probabilistic change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the normal post-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 is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time reduction state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18E, a background image representing the sky (time saving background image G106) 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 is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19A, the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and the right-handed image prompting “right-handed” are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening effect in which G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19B, 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. A round production is performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 19C, the display unit 50a indicates 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 prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation effect Next, the special figure 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 movable device 55, 56, 57, 58, the hemispherical button 40, and the sword-shaped button. It is possible to perform an effect using various effect devices such as 41.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 20A, 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 divided horizontally into three substantially evenly. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol 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. 20A, 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. 20A, 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.

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.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A, 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. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variablely displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is awaited, FIG. 20 (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 left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started. Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach (for example, the normal loss fluctuation), the variable display of the special figure ends without the reach occurring (special figure). Along with the stop display), the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed with the loss stitches (so-called “separate stitches”) peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then FIG. 20 (D). As shown in FIG. 20 (E), the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction. Finally, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are temporarily stopped in a state of being lined up in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction are completely stopped all at once. The stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed). When the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped at the random stitches, that is, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 The production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped all at once with the same stitches, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

In the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is performed, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3 → the middle effect symbol EZ2. The mode of stopping is not limited to this, and can be appropriately set.

On the other hand, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the special map fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the N loss variation), FIG. As shown in A), from the state where the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium size symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed. , The variable display of the special symbol is started, and as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are started. The variable display starts. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the left effect symbol EZ1 composed of the number "5" temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the same number. The right effect symbol EZ3 consisting of "5" is temporarily stopped side by side in the horizontal direction at a substantially central position in the vertical direction to reach (reach is generated or established). Even if the reach is established in the effect symbol, the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is continuously performed.

In the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1 → the right effect symbol EZ3. Can be done. Further, the number of the effect symbol constituting the reach is not limited to "5". Further, the position of temporary stop is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are lined up is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established after the normal fluctuation. The N reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a production for making the player expect a big hit.

When the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), N reach is performed from that point. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the medium effect symbol EZ2, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates.

If the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of loss with reach (for example, N loss fluctuation), the middle effect symbol EZ2 temporarily stops at the substantially center position in the vertical direction from the state where the reach is established. Then, the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a medium effect symbol composed of a number different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 22 (C-1)). EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss peculiar to the loss with reach The left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed by the eyes. Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped at the loss pattern peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small ones are displayed. The symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped at the same loss as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, which are peculiar to the loss with reach, and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, N jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), for example, with the numbers constituting the reach. As shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), the middle effect symbol EZ2 consisting of the same numbers temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and the variable display of the special figure ends (stop display of the special figure). The temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed at a hit peculiar to a big hit such as doublet. Further, when the temporarily stopped effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are completely stopped at a hit peculiar to a big hit, that is, when the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the three small symbols KZ1 , KZ2, KZ3 all stop at the same hits peculiar to the big hit as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is also performed. The content of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as a production for making the player expect a big hit.

After N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), a background image dedicated to SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, an enemy character A appears, and FIG. 24 (B) ), The scene in which the main character and the enemy character A are facing each other is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, an image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that SP reach has been started is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. The SP reach start title image G1 is composed of a title image G11 representing the title of the SP reach (“Destroy the enemy A!” In FIG. 24 (C)) and an effect image G12 that enhances the title image G11.

Then, the battle in SP reach progresses further, and as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the profile image of the main character transformed into a special state is displayed in the background image G113 for SP reach, and FIG. 25 (B) shows. As shown, when the profile up of the enemy character A is displayed, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), both swords try to be mistaken, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is settled. The scene is greeted. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning or losing turning point) as to whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, after this victory / defeat branch point, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the special map fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot fluctuation), as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the display unit 50a shows. , The main character in a special state who has won the battle and is standing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big hit. In this way, the display of the main character who has won the battle and transformed into a special state of standing up, and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute a production for notifying the jackpot (big hit notification production). After that, as shown in FIG. 27B, the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed.

On the other hand, after the winning / losing branch point, if the special map fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special map is the special map fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the background for SP reach is not performed without the jackpot notification effect. In the image G113, a loss notification effect is performed in which an image in which the main character is defeated in the battle is played. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is performed with the loss stitch, and as shown in FIG. 22 (D-1), the effect is produced as it is with the loss stitch. The stop display of the symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed. The content of SP reach is not limited to the content in which characters battle each other, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-5. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect at any timing during the special figure variation effect. The movable body effect is an effect using a movable device such as the front movable device 55 and the rear movable device 56, and functions as an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit and the development to SP reach.

When developing from N reach to SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the board front movable device 55 is activated first, and the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front upper right movable body 55URk. The front and lower movable bodies 55Dk are united to cover the main character in the normal state displayed on the display unit 50a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, the rear-board movable device 56 is activated, and the rear-board upper movable body 56Uk and the board rear lower movable body 56Dk are united and displayed on the display unit 50a in a normal state. It enters between the main character of the above board and the upper left movable body 55ULk, the upper right movable body 55URk of the front board, and the lower movable body 55Dk of the board, and covers the main character in the normal state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 23C, the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk temporarily return to the normal standby state (initial position). At this time, a black image is displayed (blacked out) as if it were turned off in the entire display unit 50a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the board front movable device 55 is activated again, and the board front upper left movable body 55ULk, the board front upper right movable body 55URk, and the board front lower movable body 55Dk are united. It covers the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk that are united and integrated.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 23 (E) to 23 (F), the front panel movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the rear panel movable device 56 also returns to the normal standby state.

When the post-board movable device 56 returns to the normal standby state, a scene in which the main character transformed into a special state is displayed in a large size on the display unit 50a is displayed, and the SP reach is developed. The operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-6. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an operation effect including an operation promotion effect using an operation means such as a sword-shaped button 41 and an operation result effect according to the operation of the operation means at an arbitrary timing during the special figure fluctuation effect. It is possible. The operation promotion effect is an effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result effect is an effect that is performed according to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion effect. Functions as a production.

For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), when the winning / losing turning point is reached in the SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 41 is valid (sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs, and this sword-shaped button operation occurs. With the occurrence of the valid period, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), an effect of urging the operation of the sword-shaped button 41 (sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G3 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G31 representing the sword-shaped button 41, an image (pressing operation image) G32 showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the sword-shaped button 41, and a sword. An image (image of the remaining time of the operation valid period) G33 showing the remaining time of the operation valid period (sword-shaped button operation valid period) related to the operation of the mold button 41 is included. The sword-shaped button operation valid period remaining time image G33 is generally composed of a curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period. .. Note that FIG. 26B shows a state in which the sword-shaped button operation valid period has occurred and one-third of the sword-shaped button operation valid time has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot fluctuation), after the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the valid period of the sword-shaped button operation, or After the sword-shaped button 41 is not operated during the sword-shaped button operation valid period and the remaining time of the operation valid period is exhausted, the operation result effect is performed before the jackpot notification effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 26 (C), the front-board movable device 55 is activated to combine the front-front upper left movable body 55ULk, the front-front upper right movable body 55URk, and the front-front lower movable body 55Dk, and the rear-board movable device. 56 is activated, and the upper rear movable body 56Uk and the lower rear movable body 56Dk are united and integrated.

On the other hand, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, SP loss fluctuation), even if the sword-shaped button 41 is pressed during the valid period of the sword-shaped button operation, Alternatively, even if the sword-shaped button 41 is not pressed and the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period is exhausted, the operation result effect is not performed and the loss notification effect is performed. The operation result effect is not limited to the operation of the front movable device 55 and the rear movable device 56, and can be appropriately changed or added.

4-2-7. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform pre-reading effect for special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold for which special figure lottery has not been performed, based on the result of the look-ahead determination at any timing of special figure variation effect. It is possible. The look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, and functions as an effect that makes the big hit expected even before the variable display of the special figure.

When the game ball wins the first start opening 11 and the special figure 1 hold occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the hold image G114 showing the number of special figure 1 hold suggests the jackpot expectation. It is displayed in the display mode "☆". There are a plurality of types of display modes in which the display colors are different from each other in the display mode suggesting the jackpot expectation. Here, blue, red, and gold are provided as modes suggesting the jackpot expectation, and the jackpot expectation is set to be higher in the order of blue <red <gold. The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. The look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the reserved image G114, and can be appropriately changed or added.

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. 28 to 29. The counter, timer, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is 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. 28 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, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B) are added and updated by 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, 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, an interrupt is permitted (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. 29, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. 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 also takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch and uses the lower plate full data as the game RAM 104. Store in the output buffer of.

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. 28. That is, in the process of updating the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (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).

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. 28), 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 general winning opening sensor processing, the gate sensor processing, the second starting opening sensor processing, the first starting opening sensor processing, the first major winning opening sensor processing, the second major winning opening sensor processing, the specific area. Sensor processing is performed sequentially. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

In the general winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not 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 result of the processing.

In the gate sensor processing, it is determined 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 result of the processing.

In the second start port sensor process, it is determined 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), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. 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. 14). Further, according to the result of the process, a command for the second start port sensor including the second start winning command representing the result of the second look-ahead determination is generated.

In the first start port sensor process, it is determined 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 reservation 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), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. To. 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 numbers and the first look-ahead determination table (see FIG. 14). Further, according to the result of the process, a command for the first start port sensor including the first start winning command representing the result of the first look-ahead determination is generated.

In the first large winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first large winning opening sensor 14a. In addition, a command for the first large winning opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

In the second big winning opening sensor processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning opening sensor 15a. In addition, a command for the second winning opening sensor corresponding to the result of the processing is generated.

In the specific area sensor processing, it is determined 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 result of the process.

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process 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 hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined by performing the normal map fluctuation pattern determination based on the current gaming state, and the variable display of the normal map is displayed based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern. Start with the normal map display 82. In addition, a command for waiting for a normal symbol is generated according to the result of the process.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal map. In the normal symbol variation process, the stop display of the normal map is performed 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. In addition, a command for normal symbol change is generated according to the result of the process.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the winning symbol according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) after the stop display of the running normal map is started. Determine if it exists. 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. In addition, a command for confirming a normal symbol is generated according to the result of the process.

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
The special symbol standby process is 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 special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process are performed based on the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit is performed. Perform shift processing. 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 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 jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). A) and) are used to make a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined 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 (see FIG. 11 (B)). The jackpot symbol type is determined. 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.

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 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 special figure 2 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 13), the variation pattern in Special Figure 2 is determined. 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 includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot judgment, information about the result of the reach judgment, information about the special figure fluctuation time associated with the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, and the like. 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 special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is specially characterized. FIG. 2 Clear from the 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 the processing is generated.

In the special figure 1 determination process, 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 jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (FIG. 11 (FIG. 11). A) and) are used to make a jackpot determination to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type is determined 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 (see FIG. 11 (B)). The jackpot symbol type is determined. 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.

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 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 special figure 1 according to the current gaming state. Using the variation pattern table (see FIG. 12), the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is determined. 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 the information regarding the special figure 1, the information regarding the result of the jackpot judgment, the information regarding the result of the reach judgment, the information regarding the result of the jackpot type judgment, and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Information such as special figure 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 special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the first region side, and the special figure 1 related random number in the first region is specially characterized. FIG. 1 Clears from the 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 the 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 special symbol display 81 is made to end the variable display of the special symbol and stop and display the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination according to the elapse of the special symbol variation time. 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 confirmation process, if the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the game shifts to the jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command contains information about the result of the jackpot 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 process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, the jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 15). 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 contains information about the result of the jackpot 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, when changing from the normal probability state to the high probability state, the high probability state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the high-probability state, the duration of the high-probability state (for example, the number of variable 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. Controlling the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32. 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. 30 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 interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination 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 seed update process is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. 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). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 (executes various effects by voice) and a lamp control circuit, 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 151 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 are activated (various effects are executed by the operation). Or).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits 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 an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the external INT input unit of 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), input process (S4101), light emission data output process (S4102), movable device control process (S4103), and watchdog timer process (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the hemispherical button detection switch 40a and the sword-shaped button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is used to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the effect of the image, etc., based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later. 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, drive data is used to produce a movable body effect that operates a movable device such as the movable device 55, 56, 57, 58 at a predetermined timing based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. Is output. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 57, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset.

[3.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012), receive command analysis process (S4201), effect timer update process (S4202), voice control process (S4203), effect data creation process (S4204), image effect start process (S4205), effect The mode setting process (S4206) is sequentially performed.

In the receive command analysis process, the command stored in the receive buffer of the effect RAM 124 is analyzed by the receive interrupt process (S4010). In the effect timer update process, the timer for measuring the time related to each effect is updated. 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 result of 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. In the image effect start process, the image data is transmitted to the image control board 140 in order to display the effect image on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process. That is, the image control board 140 controls the display of the effect image based on the image data. In the effect mode setting process, the effect mode is set based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the feature portion of the present invention will be described in detail as the first embodiment based on the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine PY1. First, the jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 33.

The game control microcomputer 101 can determine either "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process, any one of "big hit symbol 3", "big hit symbol 4" and "big hit symbol 5" can be determined.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the type of the jackpot symbol at a rate of 60% for the "big hit symbol 1" and 40% for the "big hit symbol 2" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process, the jackpot symbol type is determined by 50% for "big hit symbol 3", 10% for "big hit symbol 4", and 40% for "big hit symbol 5". decide. As shown in FIG. 33, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game according to a determined type of jackpot symbol.

Here, the jackpot game will be described in detail. When the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined, the "big hit game 2" and the "big hit symbol 4" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined are determined. In the "big hit game 4" executed in 1 and the "big hit game 5" executed when the "big hit symbol 5" is determined, the round game is performed 16 times as shown in FIG. 33. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first is for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The big winning opening 14 opens. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which the winning of the first big winning opening 14 cannot be expected. That is, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, the actual number of round games is eight.

Further, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined, the round game is performed 16 times as shown in FIG. 33. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

Therefore, the "big hit game 3" in which the actual number of round games is 16 times is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game 4" or the "big hit game 5" in which the actual number of round games is 8 times. It can be said that it is a big hit game. Further, it can be said that the jackpot determination according to the special figure 2 in which the "big hit game 3" can be executed is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot determination according to the special figure 1 in which the "big hit game 3" is not executed.

Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

The game control microcomputer 101 is after the jackpot game state in which any of the jackpot games "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", "big hit game 4", and "big hit game 5" is executed. Even so, set the time saving state. Further, after the jackpot game state in which any of the jackpot games 1 of "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3" and "big hit game 4" is executed, a high probability state is set, while "big hit game 2" and "big hit game 2" and After the jackpot game state in which any of the jackpot games of "big hit game 5" is executed, the high probability state is not set (the normal probability state is set). Therefore, after the jackpot game state in which any of the jackpot games 1 of "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" is executed, a high probability state and a time saving state are set, "high probability high". After the jackpot game state in which one of the "big hit game 2" and "big hit game 5" is executed, which is controlled by the "base game state", a normal probability state and a time saving state are set, "low probability low". It is controlled by "base game state".

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

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

Next, a second start winning command that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described using the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 34.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the special symbol random number among the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers is determined to be a jackpot in the second look-ahead determination process when the time saving state is set. Judgment, judgment of which jackpot symbol the random number of the jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, and which special figure 2 fluctuation pattern the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number is determined by the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment. A second look-ahead determination including at least one determination of a random number is performed. Then, based on the result of the second look-ahead determination, the second start-up winning command is determined using the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. 34. As shown in FIG. 34, it is possible to determine nine types of second start winning commands, "second start winning command 061" to "second starting winning command 069", as the second starting winning command.

If the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 3" and "SP jackpot fluctuation", "second start winning command 061" is determined, and the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 3" and "big hit symbol 3". If it is "N jackpot fluctuation", "second start winning command 062" is determined, and if the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 4" and "SP jackpot fluctuation", "second start" If the winning command 063 "is determined and the result of the second look-ahead determination is" jackpot symbol 4 "and" N jackpot fluctuation ", the" second start winning command 064 "is determined and the result of the second look-ahead determination is made. If is "big hit symbol 5" and "SP jackpot fluctuation", "second start winning command 065" is determined, and the result of the second look-ahead judgment is "big hit symbol 5" and "N jackpot fluctuation". In that case, the "second start winning command 066" is determined, and if the result of the second look-ahead determination is "loss" and "SP loss fluctuation", the "second start winning command 067" is determined. If the result of the second look-ahead judgment is "missing" and "N loss fluctuation", the "second start winning command 068" is determined, and the result of the second look-ahead judgment is "missing" and "normal loss fluctuation". If so, the "second start winning command 069" is determined.

Next, the role of the second start winning command will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute a look-ahead effect including a “holding continuous effect” described later based on the second start winning command.

The "second start winning command 061" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 3". In the effect control microcomputer 121, the jackpot game is performed before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined (“big hit game 3”). It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests what is to be done). Further, the "second start winning command 061" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "SP jackpot fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established and "SP reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 062" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 3". In the effect control microcomputer 121, the jackpot game is performed before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined (“big hit game 3”). It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests what is to be done). Further, the "second start winning command 062" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "N jackpot fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established or "N reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 063" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 4". In the effect control microcomputer 121, the jackpot game is performed before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined (“big hit game 4”). It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests what is to be done). Further, the "second start winning command 063" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "SP jackpot fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established and "SP reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 064" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 4". In the effect control microcomputer 121, the jackpot game is performed before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined (“big hit game 4”). It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests what is to be done). Further, the "second start winning command 064" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "N jackpot fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established or "N reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 065" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 5". In the effect control microcomputer 121, the jackpot game is performed before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined (“big hit game 5”). It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests what is to be done). Further, the "second start winning command 065" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "SP jackpot fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established and "SP reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 066" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 5". In the effect control microcomputer 121, the jackpot game is performed before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined (“big hit game 5”). It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests what is to be done). Further, the "second start winning command 066" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "N jackpot fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established or "N reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 067" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "SP loss fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established and "SP reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 068" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "N loss fluctuation". In the effect control microcomputer 121, "reach" is established or "N reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command is determined. It is possible to perform a look-ahead effect that suggests that

The "second start winning command 069" is a second starting winning command that may be determined when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "normal loss fluctuation". The effect control microcomputer 121 has a look-ahead effect that suggests that "reach" is established before the jackpot determination is performed for the special figure 2 related random number for which the second start winning command has been determined. The same look-ahead effect (so-called random number effect) can be executed. This makes it possible to make the player think that "reach" may be established.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 35 to 42, an effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when the jackpot effect mode is set will be described. First, the main production will be explained.

A. Opening production This is a production that may be performed before the first round game in the jackpot game is started. It functions as a production that suggests that a round game will be performed after that.

B. Round production This is a production that may be performed when a round game in a jackpot game is being executed. Since different effects are included for each round game, it functions as an effect that suggests the number of rounds being executed.

C. Fanning effect This is an effect that may be performed before the start of the predetermined round (9th round) round game in the jackpot game. Since the "movable body effect" may be performed after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that the "movable body effect" may be performed.

D. Movable body production This is a production that may be performed after the "fanning production". Since at least one of the "probability change promotion effect" and the "round promotion effect" may be performed after that, it functions as an effect suggesting that at least one of the "probability change promotion effect" and the "round promotion effect" is performed.

E. Probability change promotion production This is a production that may be performed after the "movable body production". "High probability high base" because it may not be performed when "Big hit game 2" and "Big hit game 5" are being executed, but may be performed when "Big hit game 3" and "Big hit game 4" are being executed. It functions as a production that suggests that the game is in a "gaming state".

F. Round promotion production This is a production that may be performed after the "movable body production". Because it may not be performed when "Big Hit Game 1", "Big Hit Game 2", "Big Hit Game 4" and "Big Hit Game 5" are being executed, but may be performed when "Big Hit Game 3" is being executed. , It functions as an effect suggesting that "big hit game 3" is being performed (the actual round continues up to 16 rounds).
G. Hold continuous production This is a production that may be performed after the "movable body production". This is performed when the special figure 2 related random number for which either the "second start winning command 061" or the "second start winning command 062" has been determined is stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. Therefore, it functions as an effect suggesting that the jackpot game state will be restored again within a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game state (until the special figure 2 hold is exhausted).

H. Ending effect This is an effect that may be performed after the substantially final round game (8 rounds or 16 rounds) in the jackpot game is completed. Since the actual round is not performed after that, it functions as a production suggesting that the jackpot game is finished.

Next, the flow of the production in the jackpot production mode will be described in detail. Here, the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a will be mainly described, but depending on the display of the effect image, a light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54, a sound effect using the speaker 52, and a sound effect will be described. Is executed.

First, a jackpot effect mode in which "big hit game 3" in which a real round is 16 rounds and a high probability state is set after that is executed will be described. This jackpot effect mode has two types of jackpot effect modes, a jackpot effect mode A and a jackpot effect mode B.

In the jackpot effect mode A, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the jackpot title image G4a (“special bonus”) suggesting that the jackpot game is actually 16 rounds in the center of the display unit 50a with the start of the opening. Image) and the right-handed image G5 that encourages "right-handed" are displayed. Then, with the start of the first round game, the jackpot title image G4a and the right-handed image G5 are erased, and a "round effect" is performed.

In the "round effect", as shown in FIG. 35B, a round image G6 representing the number of rounds and a right-handed image prompting "right-handed" are displayed at the upper part of the display unit 50a, and the center of the display unit 50a. The movie image is displayed in. This movie image continues until the 16th round game is completed. Then, the round game of the 16th round is completed, and the round image G6 and the movie image are erased with the start of the ending, and the "ending effect" is performed.

In the "ending effect", as shown in FIG. 35 (C), an ending image G7 (an image of "Logo mode entry!") Suggesting that a high probability state is set is displayed on the display unit 50a.

In the jackpot effect mode B, as shown in FIG. 36A, the jackpot title image G4b (“Challenge Bonus”) that does not suggest that the jackpot game is actually 16 rounds in the center of the display unit 50a with the start of the opening. Image) and the right-handed image G5 that encourages "right-handed" are displayed. Then, with the start of the first round game, the jackpot title image G4b and the right-handed image G5 are erased, and a "round effect" is performed.

In the "round effect", as shown in FIG. 36B, a round image G6 representing the number of rounds and a right-handed image prompting "right-handed" are displayed at the upper part of the display unit 50a, and the center of the display unit 50a. The introduction image of the character is displayed in. This introductory image continues until the end of the 7th round game. Then, with the start of the 8th round game, the introduction image is erased and the "fanning effect" is performed.

In the “fanning effect”, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the logo accessory device 57 is activated to move the logo movable body 57k up and down, and the effect image G8 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, with the start of the round game of the ninth round, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), a "movable body effect" in which the logo movable body 57k moves to the ascending position is performed. After that, the logo movable body 57k returns to the descending position, and the "round promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "movable body effect".

In the “round promotion effect”, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), the effect image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a suggests that the actual round continues up to 16 rounds, and the round promotion image G9 (“extra round”). Image). After that, the "probability change promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "round promotion effect".

In the "probability change promotion effect", as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the round promotion image G9 displayed on the display unit 50a is turned over, and the probability change promotion image G10 suggesting that a high probability state is set after that. (Image of "Probability change get!"). Then, the same movie image as the movie image displayed in the jackpot effect mode A is displayed on the display unit 50a until the round game of the 16th round is completed. Then, when the round game of the 16th round is completed and the ending is started, the round image G6 and the movie image are erased, and the ending image G7 suggesting that the display unit 50a is set to the high probability state. (The image of "Entering the LOGO mode!") Is displayed, and the "ending effect" is performed (see FIG. 35 (C)).

Next, the jackpot effect mode C in which the “big hit game 4” in which the actual round is 8 rounds and the high probability state is set after that is executed will be described. In the jackpot effect mode C, the flow up to the "movable body effect" is the same as in the jackpot effect mode B (FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (D)).

After the "movable body effect", the logo movable body 57k returns to the descending position, and the "probability change promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "movable body effect". In this "probability change promotion effect", as shown in FIG. 36 (G), the effect image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a is changed to the probability change promotion image G10. Then, the round game of the 16th round is completed (a short open round game from the 9th round to the 16th round), and with the start of the ending, the probability variation promotion image G10 is erased, and the display unit 50a is displayed high. An "ending effect" is performed in which the ending image G7 (the image of "Logo mode entry!") Suggesting that the probability state is set is displayed (see FIG. 35 (C)).

Next, the jackpot effect mode D in which the “big hit game 5” in which the actual rounds are 8 rounds and the normal probability state is set after that is executed will be described. In the jackpot effect mode D, the flow up to the "fanning effect" is the same as in the jackpot effect mode B (FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (C)).

After the "fanning effect", as shown in FIG. 37 (A), the logo movable body 57k returns to the descending position, and the "movable body effect" is not performed. Then, the round game of the 16th round is completed (a short open round game from the 9th round to the 16th round), and with the start of the ending, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the display unit 50a is displayed. An "ending effect" is performed in which the ending image G11 (the image of "entering the revenge mode!") Suggesting that the normal probability state is set is displayed.

Although details will be described later, when "round promotion effect" or "probability change promotion effect" is performed, "holding continuous effect" may be performed in conjunction with "round promotion effect" or "probability change promotion effect". ..

Next, the "holding continuous production" will be described in detail. In the pre-reading determination for the special figure 2 related random number (special figure 2 hold) for which the big hit determination has not been performed yet, the effect control microcomputer 121 has "second start winning command 061" and "second start winning". When the "command 062", the "second start winning command 063", or the "second start winning command 064" is determined, the "holding continuous effect" can be executed.

There are three types of "holding continuous production": production mode A, production mode B, and production mode C. In the "holding continuous effect" of the effect mode A, the display color of the round promotion image G9, which suggests that the actual round continues up to 16 rounds, changes to a rainbow color. In the "holding continuous effect" of the effect mode B, the display color of the probabilistic promotion image G10, which suggests that a high probability state is set after that, changes to a rainbow color. In the "holding continuous effect" of the effect mode C, the display color of the ending image G7, which suggests that a high probability state is set, changes to a rainbow color.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 is not executed or executed according to the type of the jackpot effect mode or the type of the second start winning command by using the hold continuous effect selection table shown in FIG. 38. In, it is determined at different ratios in which of the effect mode A, the effect mode B, and the effect mode C the "holding continuous effect" is executed.

In the case of the "big hit effect mode A" and the "second start winning command 061", the non-execution is determined at a rate of 50%, the effect mode C is determined at a ratio of 50%, and the effect mode A and the effect mode B are not determined. In the case of the "big hit effect mode A" and the "second start winning command 062", the non-execution is determined at a rate of 50%, the effect mode C is determined at a ratio of 50%, and the effect mode A and the effect mode B are not determined. In the case of the "big hit effect mode A" and the "second start winning command 063", the non-execution is determined at a rate of 75% and the effect mode C is determined at a ratio of 25%, and the effect mode A and the effect mode B are not determined. In the case of the "big hit effect mode A" and the "second start winning command 064", the non-execution is determined at a ratio of 75% and the effect mode C is determined at a ratio of 25%, and the effect mode A and the effect mode B are not determined.

In the case of "big hit effect mode B" and "second start winning command 061", the ratio of non-execution is 20%, effect mode A is 10%, effect mode B is 50%, and effect mode C is 20%. decide. In the case of "big hit production mode B" and "second start winning command 062", the ratio of non-execution is 35%, production mode A is 20%, production mode B is 25%, and production mode C is 20%. decide. In the case of "big hit production mode B" and "second start winning command 063", the ratio of non-execution is 45%, production mode A is 5%, production mode B is 30%, and production mode C is 20%. decide. In the case of "big hit effect mode B" and "second start winning command 064", 55% is non-execution, 10% is effect mode A, 15% is effect mode B, and 20% is effect mode C. decide.

In the case of the "big hit effect mode C" and the "second start winning command 061", the non-execution is determined at a ratio of 20%, the effect mode B is determined at 60%, and the effect mode C is determined at 20%, and the effect mode A is determined. Do not decide. In the case of the "big hit effect mode C" and the "second start winning command 062", the non-execution is determined at a ratio of 50%, the effect mode B is determined at 30%, and the effect mode C is determined at 20%, and the effect mode A is determined. Do not decide. In the case of the "big hit effect mode C" and the "second start winning command 063", the non-execution is determined at a ratio of 50%, the effect mode B is determined at 30%, and the effect mode C is determined at 20%, and the effect mode A is determined. Do not decide. In the case of the "big hit effect mode C" and the "second start winning command 064", the non-execution is determined at a ratio of 65%, the effect mode B is determined at 15%, and the effect mode C is determined at 20%, and the effect mode A is determined. Do not decide.

That is, when the result of the second look-ahead determination is "big hit symbol 4" or "big hit symbol 5", the case of "big hit symbol 3" is either the effect mode A, the effect mode B, or the effect mode C. It is easy to determine, and when the "holding continuous production" is performed, the "big hit game 3" is more likely to be performed than the "big hit game 4" or the "big hit game 5". Further, when the result of the second look-ahead determination is any of "big hit symbol 3", "big hit symbol 4", and "big hit symbol 5", the effect mode B is easier to determine than the effect mode A. ..

The second start winning command is the "second start winning command 065" and the "second start winning command 065" in any of the "big hit effect mode A", "big hit effect mode B", and "big hit effect mode C". In the case of "2 start winning command 066", "holding continuous production" is not executed.

Next, the production mode of the “holding continuous production” will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 42.

39 (A) to 39 (D) are diagrams showing a state when the “holding continuous production” is not performed. Here, the jackpot effect mode B will be described as an example. In the "round promotion effect" in the jackpot effect mode B, when the round promotion image G9 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver) as shown in FIG. 39 (A), the display color of the round promotion image G9 is changed. It does not change, but changes to the probabilistic promotion image G10 as shown in FIG. 39 (B). The probabilistic promotion image G10 is also displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver), and the movie image is displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (C) without changing the display color of the probabilistic promotion image G10. Then, when the round game of the 16th round is completed, as shown in FIG. 39 (D), the ending image G7 is also displayed in a normal display color (for example, red), and the display color of the ending image G7 is also erased without changing. To.

40 (A) to 40 (C) are views showing a state when the "holding continuous effect" of the effect mode A is performed. Here, the jackpot effect mode B will be described as an example. In the "round promotion effect" in the jackpot effect mode B, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), when the round promotion image G9 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver), as shown in FIG. 40 (B). In addition, the display color of the round promotion image G9 changes to rainbow color. Then, the round promotion image G9 that has changed to rainbow colors changes to the probabilistic promotion image G10 as shown in FIG. 40 (C). The probabilistic promotion image G10 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver), and a movie image is displayed without changing the display color of the probabilistic promotion image G10 (see FIG. 39 (C)). Then, when the round game of the 16th round is completed, the ending image G7 is also displayed in a normal display color (for example, red), and the display color of the ending image G7 is also erased without changing (see FIG. 39 (D)).

41 (A) to 41 (C) are views showing a state when the “holding continuous effect” of the effect mode B is performed. Here, the jackpot effect mode B will be described as an example. In the "round promotion effect" in the jackpot effect mode B, when the round promotion image G9 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver) as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the display color of the round promotion image G9 is changed. It does not change, but changes to the probabilistic promotion image G10 as shown in FIG. 41 (B). When the probabilistic promotion image G10 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver), the display color of the probabilistic promotion image G10 changes to a rainbow color as shown in FIG. 41 (C). Then, the movie image is displayed (see FIG. 39 (C)). Then, when the round game of the 16th round is completed, the ending image G7 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, red), and the display color of the ending image G7 is erased without changing (see FIG. 39 (D)).

42 (A) to 42 (E) are views showing a state in which the “holding continuous effect” of the effect mode C is performed. Here, the jackpot effect mode B will be described as an example. In the "round promotion effect" in the jackpot effect mode B, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), the round promotion image G9 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver), and the display color of the round promotion image G9 does not change. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), the image changes to the probabilistic promotion image G10. The probabilistic promotion image G10 is also displayed in a normal display color (for example, silver), and the movie image is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (C) without changing the display color of the probabilistic promotion image G10. Then, when the round game of the 16th round is completed, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), the ending image G7 is displayed in a normal display color (for example, red), and then as shown in FIG. 42 (E). The display color of the ending image G7 changes to rainbow color. Then, the ending image G7 that has changed to rainbow colors is erased.

Here, the roles of the "holding continuous production" of each of the production mode A, the production mode B, and the production mode C will be described.

As shown in FIG. 38, the effect mode A is "N jackpot fluctuation" as compared with the case of "second start winning command 061" and "second start winning command 063" in which "SP jackpot fluctuation" is performed. Since it is easier to select in the case of "second start winning command 062" and "second starting winning command 064" in which It functions as a production that suggests that the next jackpot game is likely to be performed through "fluctuation".

As shown in FIG. 38, the effect mode B is "SP jackpot fluctuation" as compared with the case of "second start winning command 062" and "second start winning command 064" in which "N jackpot fluctuation" is performed. Since it is easier to select in the case of the "second start winning command 061" and the "second starting winning command" in which It functions as a production that suggests that the next big hit game is likely to be performed through.

As shown in FIG. 38, the effect mode C may be performed when the "holding continuous effect" is not performed in conjunction with the "round promotion effect" or the "probability change promotion effect", so that the loser is revived. Functions as a production.

<Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the feature portion of the present invention will be described in detail as a second embodiment based on the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the description of the second embodiment, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. First, the jackpot game that can be executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described using the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 43.

The game control microcomputer 101 can determine either "big hit symbol 1" or "big hit symbol 2" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process, any one of "big hit symbol 3", "big hit symbol 4" and "big hit symbol 5" can be determined.

As shown in FIG. 43, in the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special diagram 1 determination process, the jackpot symbol 1 is 60% and the jackpot symbol 2 is 40%. Determine the type of. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process, the jackpot symbol type is determined by 50% for "big hit symbol 3", 10% for "big hit symbol 4", and 40% for "big hit symbol 5". decide. The game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game according to the determined type of jackpot symbol.

Here, the jackpot game will be described in detail. In the "big hit game 1" executed when the "big hit symbol 1" is determined and the "big hit game 4" executed when the "big hit symbol 4" is determined, as shown in FIG. 43. , Round games are played 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and in 9R, the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. However, from 10R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. From 10R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round in which the winning of the first big winning opening 14 cannot be expected. That is, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, the actual number of round games is 9.

Further, in the "big hit game 2" executed when the "big hit symbol 2" is determined and the "big hit game 5" executed when the "big hit symbol 5" is determined, FIG. 43 is shown. As you can see, the round game is played 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and in 9R, the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. However, from 10R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 is extremely short, and in reality, the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening are won. It is a round that cannot be expected. That is, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16, the actual number of round games is eight.

Further, in the "big hit game 3" executed when the "big hit symbol 3" is determined, the round game is performed 16 times as shown in FIG. 43. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and in 9R, the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. However, from 10R to 16R, the first big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. That is, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times.

Therefore, the "big hit game 3" in which the actual number of round games is 16 times is the "big hit game 4" in which the actual number of round games is 9 times, or the actual number of round games is 8 times. It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than a certain "big hit game 5". Further, it can be said that the jackpot determination according to the special figure 2 in which the "big hit game 3" can be executed is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot determination according to the special figure 1 in which the "big hit game 3" is not executed.

Next, a game state that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

The game control microcomputer 101 is after the jackpot game state in which any of the jackpot games "big hit game 1", "big hit game 2", "big hit game 3", "big hit game 4", and "big hit game 5" is executed. Even so, set the time saving state. Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the big hit game, a high probability state is set after the big hit game state, while when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the big hit game, the big hit game state is set. Later, do not set the high probability state (set the normal probability state). Therefore, after the jackpot game state in which any one of the "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3", and "big hit game 4" that can easily pass through the specific area 16 is executed, the probability state is substantially high. In addition, one of the "big hit game 2" and "big hit game 5", which is controlled in the "high probability high base game state" in which the time saving state is set and it is difficult (impossible) to pass through the specific area 16, is executed. After the jackpot game state to be played, control is performed in a "low probability low base game state" in which a substantially normal probability state and a time saving state are set.

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

Therefore, the "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" in which a substantially high probability state is subsequently set is "big hit game 2" or "big hit game 2" in which a substantially high probability state is not set thereafter. It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game 5", and the jackpot game state in which the "big hit game 1", "big hit game 3" or "big hit game 4" is executed is "big hit game 2". Alternatively, it can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state in which the "big hit game 5" is executed.

Next, the flow of the production in the jackpot production mode will be described in detail. Here, a jackpot effect mode in which the “big hit game 3” different from the first embodiment is executed and a jackpot effect mode in which the “big hit game 4” is executed will be described. Further, although the effect image displayed on the display unit 50a will be mainly described, the light emission effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and the sound effect using the speaker 52 depend on the display of the effect image. Will be executed.

First, a jackpot effect mode in which the "big hit game 3" in which the actual round is 16 rounds is executed will be described. Similar to the first embodiment, this jackpot effect mode has two types of jackpot effect modes, a jackpot effect mode A and a jackpot effect mode B.

In the jackpot production mode A, a jackpot title image G4a (image of "special bonus") and "right-handed" suggesting that the jackpot game is actually 16 rounds are displayed in the center of the display unit 50a with the start of the opening. An "opening effect" is performed in which the urging right-handed image G5 is displayed (see FIG. 35 (A)). Then, with the start of the first round game, the jackpot title image G4a and the right-handed image G5 are erased, and a "round effect" is performed.

In the "round effect", a round image G6 representing the number of rounds and a right-handed image prompting "right-handed" are displayed at the upper part of the display unit 50a, and a movie image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a (FIG. 35 (B)). This movie image continues until the 16th round game is completed. Then, the round game of the 16th round is completed, and the round image G6 and the movie image are erased with the start of the ending, and the "ending effect" is performed.

In the "ending effect", if the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, the display unit 50a displays an ending image G7 (an image of "Logo mode entry!") Suggesting that a high probability state is set. (See FIG. 35 (C)), and if the game ball has not passed through the specific area 16, the ending image G11 (“Entering revenge mode!”) Suggesting that a normal probability state is set on the display unit 50a. Image) is displayed (see FIG. 37 (B)).

In the jackpot production mode B, with the start of the opening, the jackpot title image G4b (image of "challenge bonus") that does not suggest that it is a jackpot game of 16 rounds and the right-handed image G5 that encourages "right-handed" are displayed. The displayed "opening effect" is performed (see FIG. 36 (A)). Then, with the start of the first round game, the jackpot title image G4b and the right-handed image G5 are erased, and a "round effect" is performed.

In the "round effect", a round image G6 indicating the number of rounds and a right-handed image G5 prompting "right-handed" are displayed at the upper part of the display unit 50a, and an introduction image of the character is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. (See FIG. 36 (B)). This introductory image continues until the end of the 7th round game. Then, with the start of the 8th round game, the introduction image is erased and the "fanning effect" is performed.

In the "fanning effect", as shown in FIG. 44 (A), the logo accessory device 57 is activated to cause the logo movable body 57k to swing up and down, and the effect image G8 and the specific area 16 are displayed on the display unit 50a. An instruction image G12 (an image of "Aim for V!") Prompting the passage of the game ball to the player is displayed. After the "fanning effect", the "movable body effect" in which the logo movable body 57k moves to the ascending position is performed (see FIG. 36 (D)). Then, in the 9th round round game, the logo movable body 57k returns to the descending position, and the "round promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "movable body effect".

In the "round promotion effect", the effect image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a changes to a round promotion image G9 (image of "extra round") suggesting that the actual round continues up to 16 rounds (FIG. 36). See (E)). At this time, if the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, the "probability change promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "round promotion effect".

In the "probability change promotion effect", the round promotion image G9 displayed on the display unit 50a changes to the probability change promotion image G10 (image of "probability change get!") Suggesting that a high probability state is set after that. (See FIG. 36 (F)). Then, the same movie image as the movie image displayed in the jackpot effect mode A is displayed on the display unit 50a until the round game of the 16th round is completed. Then, when the round game of the 16th round is completed and the ending is started, the round image G6 and the movie image are erased, and the ending image G7 suggesting that the display unit 50a is set to the high probability state. (The image of "Entering the LOGO mode!") Is displayed, and the "ending effect" is performed (see FIG. 35 (C)).

On the other hand, in the "round promotion effect", when the effect image G8 changes to the round promotion image G9, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, the "probability change promotion effect" is linked with the "round promotion effect". Not done. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), an image different from the movie image (for example, an introduction image) is displayed on the display unit 50a until the round game of the 16th round is completed. Then, it is suggested that the round game of the 16th round is completed and the image different from the round image G6 and the movie image is erased with the start of the ending, and the normal probability state is set in the display unit 50a. An "ending effect" is performed in which the ending image G11 (the image of "entering the revenge mode!") Is displayed (see FIG. 37 (B)).

Next, a jackpot effect mode in which the “big hit game 4” in which the actual round is 9 rounds is executed will be described. This jackpot effect mode is the jackpot effect mode C as in the first embodiment. In the jackpot effect mode C, the flow up to the "movable body effect" is the same as in the jackpot effect mode B (FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (D)).

After the "movable body effect", if the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, the logo movable body 57k returns to the descending position, and the "probability change promotion effect" is performed in conjunction with the "movable body effect". In this "probability variation promotion effect", the effect image G8 displayed on the display unit 50a is changed to the probability variation promotion image G10 (see FIG. 36 (G)). Then, the round game of the 16th round is completed (a short open round game from the 10th round to the 16th round), and with the start of the ending, the probability variation promotion image G10 is erased, and the display unit 50a is displayed high. An "ending effect" is performed in which the ending image G7 (the image of "Logo mode entry!") Suggesting that the probability state is set is displayed (see FIG. 35 (C)).

On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 after the "movable body effect", the logo movable body 57k only returns to the descending position and the "probability change promotion effect" is not performed. Then, the round game of the 16th round is completed (a short open round game from the 10th round to the 16th round), and with the start of the ending, the probability variation promotion image G10 is erased, and the display unit 50a is normally displayed. An "ending effect" is performed in which the ending image G11 (the image of "entering the revenge mode!") Suggesting that the probability state is set is displayed (see FIG. 37 (B)).

Even in the second embodiment, when the "round promotion effect" or the "probability change promotion effect" is performed, the "holding continuous effect" is performed in conjunction with the "round promotion effect" or the "probability change promotion effect". There is. Further, the "probability change promotion effect" in the second embodiment can be said to be an effect suggesting that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16.

<Effects of the first embodiment and the second embodiment>
Hereinafter, the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described.

(1) Since the "round promotion effect" and the "probability change promotion effect" may be performed in conjunction with each other, it is possible to make the player feel that two benefits have been obtained at the same time.

(2) Since there are times when "round promotion effect" is performed and times when "probability change promotion effect" is performed after "movable body effect", "movable body effect" is "round promotion effect" or "round promotion effect". It will be a notice of "probability change promotion production", and it is possible to raise the player's expectation for "movable body production".

(3) Since the "fanning effect" may be performed before the "movable body effect" that is a notice of the "round promotion effect" or the "probability change promotion effect", the player's expectation for the "movable body effect". It is possible to increase.

(4) Since the "round promotion effect" and the "holding continuous effect" may be performed in conjunction with each other, it is possible to make the player feel that two benefits have been obtained at the same time.

(5) Since the "probability change promotion effect" and the "holding continuous effect" may be performed in conjunction with each other, it is possible to make the player feel that two benefits have been obtained at the same time.

(6) Even if the "holding continuous production" is not performed in conjunction with the "round promotion production", the "holding continuous production" may be performed after that, so that the player's expectation is not lowered. It is possible to do.

(7) Even if the "holding continuous production" is not performed in conjunction with the "probability change promotion production", the "holding continuous production" may be performed after that, so that the player's expectation is not lowered. It is possible to do.

(8) When the "holding continuous production" is performed, the "big hit game 3" is more likely to be performed than the "big hit game 4" or the "big hit game 5", so the player's expectation for the "big hit game 3". It is possible to enhance the feeling.

<Examples of modification of the first embodiment and the second embodiment>
Hereinafter, modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the "holding continuous effect" is performed in the jackpot effect mode in which the "big hit game 3" or the "big hit game 4" is executed, but the "big hit game 5" is executed. In the jackpot production mode to be performed, "holding continuous production" may be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, it is not suggested which jackpot game is executed in the "holding continuous production", but it is suggested which jackpot game is executed. Is also good. For example, when the "big hit game 3" is executed, the display color of the round promotion image G9, the probabilistic promotion image G10 or the ending image G11 is changed to a rainbow color, and when the "big hit game 4" is executed. , The display color of the round promotion image G9, the probabilistic promotion image G10, or the ending image G11 may be changed to purple. In this case, it is possible to suggest to the player the type of the jackpot game to be executed in the "holding continuous production".

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, there are three types of "holding continuous production", that is, production mode A, production mode B, and production mode C, but there are many types less than that. It may be a type.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the "holding continuous effect" is performed in any one of the effect mode A, the effect mode B, and the effect mode C. The "holding continuous effect" may be performed in two or more of the effect modes B and C.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, each effect is performed in the order of "round promotion effect"-> "holding continuous effect" or "probability change promotion effect"-> "holding continuous effect". However, it may be done in the reverse order.

Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in the jackpot effect mode B, each effect is performed in the order of "round promotion effect" → "probability change promotion effect", but it is performed in the reverse order. May be.

Further, in the second embodiment, in the ninth round round game in the "big hit game 3" and the "big hit game 4", it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (the second big winning opening 15 is 29.5). Although it is set to open for seconds), it may be possible to facilitate the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 in the round game before the ninth round.

<Other changes>
Hereinafter, other modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the embodiment will be described with respect to the gaming machine of the present invention.

In the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols as in the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3, two It may be composed of symbols other than three. 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, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured.

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 such, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, but it may be configured to 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.

It is also possible to apply the gaming machine of the present invention to other bullet gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine.

<Other inventions disclosed in the second embodiment>
The following invention A is disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the description of the invention A, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the above-mentioned invention and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A6.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
Winning opening (2nd big winning opening 15),
An opening / closing member (VAT opening / closing member 15k) that opens and closes the winning opening, and
A specific area (specific area 16) through which a game ball that has passed through the winning opening can pass,
The ball entry port (first start port 11, second start port 12),
An acquisition means for acquiring lottery information based on the entry of a game ball into the entrance, and
A lottery means for performing a big hit lottery using the lottery information, and
A display means for displaying an identification symbol according to the lottery result of the jackpot, and
When the display means displays the identification symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game in which the round game including the opening of the opening / closing member is performed a predetermined number of times according to the type of the winning jackpot. When,
A high-probability control means for setting the game state after the jackpot game to a high-probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than the normal state, on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area during the execution of the jackpot game. ,
During the execution of the specific round game in the jackpot game, the passage of the game ball through the specific region and the game state, provided that the game ball has passed through the specific region during the execution of the jackpot game. The first effect executing means for executing the first effect (probability change promotion effect) for notifying at least one of the transition to the high probability state, and
During the execution of the specific round game, the second effect executing means for executing the second effect (round promotion effect) for notifying the expansion of the round game in conjunction with the first effect, and
It is characterized by having.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
In the gaming machine according to the invention A1
A structure (logo movable body 57k) displaceable in the first position and the second position different from the first position is provided.
During the specific round game, the structure is displaced from the first position to the second position in conjunction with at least one of the first effect and the second effect.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
In the gaming machine according to the invention A2
During the particular round game, the structure is displaced before the first and second effects are performed.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A4 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the inventions A1 to A3.
The passage of the game ball to the specific area is possible in the round game before the specific round game in the jackpot game.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of the inventions A1 to A4.
When the lottery information is acquired by the acquisition means, if the lottery result based on the lottery information previously acquired is not displayed by the display means, the holding means for holding the lottery information acquired this time and the holding means.
A look-ahead execution means for executing pre-reading to determine whether or not the lottery information held by the holding means includes lottery information scheduled to be determined as a big hit by the lottery means.
The above-mentioned currently suspended, provided that it is determined that there is lottery information scheduled to be determined as a jackpot by the look-ahead executed during the execution of the jackpot game during the execution of the specific round game. A third effect execution means for executing a third effect (holding continuous effect) notifying that a jackpot is won by any of the lottery information in conjunction with at least one of the first effect and the second effect.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

The gaming machine according to the invention A6 is
In the gaming machine according to the invention A5
The look-ahead execution means performs the look-ahead at least at the beginning of the particular round.
It is characterized by that.

According to the invention A, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-6891 as a prior art document is a gaming machine that promotes a gaming machine during execution of a jackpot game for the problem described below. This has the effect of realizing technology that enhances interest. In pachinko gaming machines that represent gaming machines, a big hit lottery is performed when a gaming ball wins a prize at a predetermined entrance. Then, when the jackpot is won, the identification symbol is variablely displayed, then the identification symbol indicating the winning of the jackpot is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot game in which the round game for opening the jackpot is performed a plurality of times is executed. Further, in some pachinko gaming machines, a promotion effect is performed to notify the player of promotion to a state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the jackpot game. As the promotion effect, for example, there is known an effect of notifying that the player is promoted to a probabilistic state (high probability state) during or after the jackpot game. Therefore, the problem is that in the conventional promotion effect, one event that is advantageous to the player is notified by satisfying one condition during the jackpot game. However, the event that is advantageous to the player or the effect that seems to be advantageous to the player is not limited to one. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the notification mode of promotion during the jackpot game, and by installing the improved production, it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved. Is to provide.

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 1 ... Game board 50 ... Image display device 57 ... Logo accessory device 57k ... Logo movable body 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (2)

A special game execution means for executing a special game that is advantageous to the player,
After the special game, there are a game state control means, one is when the game is controlled in the first game state which is advantageous to the player, and the other is when the game is controlled in the second game state which is more disadvantageous than the first game state. ,
It is provided with an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect by using a predetermined effect means.
The effect means includes a movable body that can be moved.
The special game execution means includes a case where the special game is continued until the first period and a time when the special game is continued until a second period longer than the first period.
The effect executing means is
During the execution of the special game, the first effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the first game state after the special game, and the first effect suggesting that the special game is continued until the second period. 2 productions and can be performed,
When the first effect and the second effect are executed, the first effect and the second effect may be executed in conjunction with each other.
When the first effect and the second effect are executed in conjunction with each other, the movable body is operated so as to be linked with the first effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A special game execution means for executing a special game that is advantageous to the player,
After the special game, there are a game state control means, one is when the game is controlled in the first game state which is advantageous to the player, and the other is when the game is controlled in the second game state which is more disadvantageous than the first game state. ,
It is provided with an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect by using a predetermined effect means.
The effect means includes a movable body that can be moved.
The special game execution means includes a case where the special game is continued until the first period and a time when the special game is continued until a second period longer than the first period.
The effect executing means is
During the execution of the special game, the first effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the first game state after the special game, and the first effect suggesting that the special game is continued until the second period. 2 productions and can be performed,
When the first effect and the second effect are executed, the first effect and the second effect may be executed in conjunction with each other.
When the first effect and the second effect are executed in conjunction with each other, the movable body is operated so as to be linked with the second effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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