JP7207682B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to gaming machines typified by pachinko gaming machines and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game machine in which a movable body is provided in a game area and a specific effect can be executed using the movable body (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2001-157757

However, the game machine described in Patent Document 1 has only one type of movable body, and when the display image on the display device becomes a special display image, the movable body is always operated in conjunction with the display image. Let Therefore, there is a possibility that the player will gradually become bored with the performance using the movable body, which is not preferable.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
a first movable body and a second movable body;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
a setting means capable of setting an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests that the advantageous gaming state may be set,
A movable body effect can be executed in a predetermined manner,
The specific effects include an introductory effect and a continuous effect that can be executed after the introductory effect,
The continuous performance includes a first continuous performance and a second continuous performance suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is likely to be set rather than the first continuous performance,
Among the first movable body and the second movable body, the predetermined mode includes a first mode in which the first movable body or the second movable body operates, and the first movable body and a second aspect in which both of the second movable bodies operate to form an integral design,
When the movable body effect starts at the first timing during execution of the introduction effect, the movable body effect is performed in the second mode,
The movable body production of the first mode suggests execution of the first continuation production,
The movable body effect of the second aspect suggests execution of the second continuous effect,
When the movable body effect starts at a second timing after the first timing during execution of the introduction effect, when the movable body effect is performed in the first mode; There is a time when it is performed in two modes, and
The first movable body is
It is characterized in that it is in a state where it is more difficult to visually recognize than the second movable body when the movable body presentation is not executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a normal pattern variation 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 ready-to-win determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is a prefetch determination table. It is a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing; 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the side of a sub-control board according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the board top movable body, the board left movable body, and the board right movable body according to the first embodiment when they are at initial positions; (A) is a front view when the on-board movable body is on the first board, and (B) is a front view when the on-board movable body is on the second board. (A) is a front view when the board left movable body is at the left position of the first board, and (B) is a front view when the board left movable body is at the left position of the second board. It is a front view in case the board right movable body exists in a board right position. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure variation pattern selected in the case of "jackpot", and (B) is the distribution rate of the special figure variation pattern selected in the case of "losing with reach" is a table showing (A) is a first fan effect execution selection table, and (B) is a first fan effect mode selection table. It is explanatory drawing (front view) of the operation|movement which combined the 4th operation|movement of the board left movable body, and the 6th operation|movement of the board right movable body. It is an effect flow when the first fan effect is executed in the first mode, and when the second fan effect, the introduction effect and the strong SP determination effect are sequentially performed. It is an effect flow when the first fan effect is executed in the second mode. It is an effect flow when the first fan effect is executed in the third mode. This is the effect flow when the second fan effect and the strong SP final effect are performed in sequence. This is an effect flow when the third fan effect and the strong SP final effect are performed in sequence. This is an effect flow when the third fan effect and the weak SP confirmation effect are sequentially performed. (A) is a front view when the right movable body of the modified example is at the right position of the first board, and (B) is a front view when the right movable body of the modified example is at the right position of the second board. be.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

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

A rotatable handle 72k for shooting game balls is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount (rotational angle) by which the handle 72k is operated is associated with the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball for firing the game ball (the amount that the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. A lower decorative body 36 projecting greatly forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper plate 34 is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. A lower tray 35 is provided in the center of the lower part of the front face of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34 .

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like. A second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 that can be operated is provided on the right decorative body 32 that protrudes forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, or the like.

A speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to protrude forward from the upper surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 consists of a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the lower plate 35 on the front side of the lower decorative body 36 . Further, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached as a performance device for increasing the interest in the game on the upper side of the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m. 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.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. - 特許庁First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A generally circular opening 1A is formed in the approximate center of the game board 1 when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed so as to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall portion 1B so as to protrude forward.

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

The game area 6 is an area in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game pegs (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 through a first start opening 11, a second start opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, In addition, a route is configured to moderately guide the player to the second prize-winning port 15 or the like.

In the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D formed with a first start opening 11 into which a game ball can enter, and a second start winning device 11D that enables or disables entry into the second start opening 12. A device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is stationary. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball enters. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 is the lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of special figure 1 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 1. Also, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where entry of a game ball into the second starting port 12 is impossible or extremely difficult. Then, when the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加In this way, the movement of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as the “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric tube opening/closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. In addition, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric tube 12D opens", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is called "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. Also, when a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a general prize winning opening 10 into which game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. Passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") lottery (that is, normal pattern random number acquisition and determination: hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern lottery") and the variable display of the normal pattern. It's becoming The power chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game accompanied by the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter.

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to block the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. In addition, the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter also referred to as "VAT 15D") having a second big winning opening 15 into which a game ball can enter. The second big winning device 15D has an operable VAT opening/closing member 15k. The VAT opening/closing member 15k normally closes the second big winning hole 15, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The VAT opening/closing member 15k can be in an open state. When the VAT opening/closing member 15k is in an open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k closes the second big winning opening 15 is also called "closed state". In this manner, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening/closing member 15k. When game balls enter the second big winning hole 15, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail. Inside the second big winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 15 and allowing the game ball to pass downward is provided. It is

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely impossible for the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through the non-specific area 17 . The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning hole 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called a first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in a second state (passage permission state: swinging in the front view of FIG. The left end of the dividing member 16k is positioned slightly to the left of the right end of the specific region 16, the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific region 16 directly above it, and the specific region 16 is open directly above it). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second big winning port 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can be changed 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 game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered.

Also, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging the game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won in any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. there is Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

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

A first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting hole 11 or the general winning hole 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting to the left. On the other hand, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player shoots the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right, thereby passing the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, or the second It is possible to aim to win a prize to the big prize opening 15.例文帳に追加

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, first big winning opening 14, and second big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Also, the number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

In addition, a display device 8 is arranged below and to the left of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 indicator 81b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure that is variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. In addition, the display device 8 has a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the number of special figures 1 pending (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 indicator 81a is suspended), which will be described later. And the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b which displays the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number that the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 indicator 81b is withheld) which will be described later is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called the special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called the special figure lottery. In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure indicator 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, it is stopped and displayed after the special figure is variably displayed. 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 kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, i.e., a jackpot pattern), the large winning openings (the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15) are opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 displays a losing pattern composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". do. In addition, 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 extinguished as a lost pattern.

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) for performing special lottery etc. example) may be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (entering the game ball) to the first start port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning the game ball to the second start port 12 Various random numbers obtained by (entry) are referred to as "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 relation random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 relation random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. To the number of special figures 1 reservation that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figures 1 reservation) and the number of special figures 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figures 2 reservations) can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation", and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". In addition, the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number are collectively referred to as "special figure relation random number".

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special symbol 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 winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is terminated when the variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that the special figure relation random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

And the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83 . Each of the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the special figure reservation number by lighting the LED for the special figure reservation number. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The normal map to be stopped and displayed (stop normal map, normal map derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern (predetermined stop state normal pattern, i.e. winning pattern), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. .

The general pattern indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the general pattern according to the result of the general pattern lottery by its lighting mode. When the result of the normal pattern lottery is winning, the normal pattern display 82 displays a winning pattern composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: lighting, ■: lighting off). In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, a losing pattern composed of only the right LED lighting is displayed, such as "■□". A mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be adopted as the lost pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

Also, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display of the normal map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the normal figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed stopped (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number".

Next, the production unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is formed by unitizing a plurality of devices that mainly produce production. An image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on-board movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter referred to as "under-board movable device") 56 are mounted on the effect unit 1U.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, etc., and has a display section 50a capable of displaying patterns and the like.

The on-board movable device 55 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is arranged in front of the display section 50a, is movable along the display section 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5(A) schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not in operation. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (falls), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 drives, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (rises). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered upper board movable body 55k or the raised lower board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

It should be noted that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot 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 the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 , a customer waiting effect, and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation during the period when the operation of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is valid (operation effective period). 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls, etc. are provided on the back side of the game board 1 from the image display device 50. FIG. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls games. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses the effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It is sufficient if the waiting effect and the operation promotion effect can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power 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. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning the power switch 191 ON or OFF, the power is turned on and off. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

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

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, the game ROM 103 contains a jackpot determination table, a jackpot pattern type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached. In addition, the game RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 105, normal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 100 has a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a game CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the game RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11, and a second starting hole sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12. A starting opening sensor, a general winning opening sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 10, a gate sensor that detects a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first winning opening that detects a game ball that has won a first large winning opening 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), And, a non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17) is included. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection. The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric throttle solenoid for driving the electric throttle opening/closing member 12k of the electric throttle 12D, and a normal AT opening/closing member 14k for the first prize winning device 14D. 1 big winning opening solenoid, second big winning opening solenoid for driving VAT opening/closing member 15k of second big winning device 15D, and distribution solenoid 16s for driving distribution member 16k of distribution device 16D are included. . The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Furthermore, the main control board 100 is connected with the display devices 8 (special figure display device 81, normal figure display device 82, and special figure reservation display device 83). Display control of these display devices 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101 .

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

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

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

In addition, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100 , the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control details) by the main control board 100 . The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120 . That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, sub-side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

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

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is 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, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 enables both transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including background images) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development 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 developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146 . Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing 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 to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

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, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, 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 input units, various actuators SA serving as drive sources, and various lamps SL 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 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators SA. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps SL via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 .

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

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors for driving the on-board movable device 55, the under-board movable device 56, the frame movable device 58, and the like. It is possible to cause a predetermined operation to be performed. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, etc., and each lamp emits light. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

A CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of each lamp and operation control of each movable device. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM. Also, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG.

3-1. Games Related to Universal Figures First, games related to universal charts will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 conducts a normal drawing lottery when the shot game ball passes through the gate 13. - 特許庁When the general pattern lottery is performed, the general pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the general pattern (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols to be stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the normal map is also called "losing universal map" in order to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern, which will be described later. When the winning symbols are 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 losing normal figure is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. Also, in the following, when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed, the game ball passing through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern fluctuation start condition is established in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for performing a hit determination. Each random number is appropriately bounded.

3-1-1. Hit Judgment Hit judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not there is a hit (whether or not an auxiliary game is executed) using one or a plurality of hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. That is, the game state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and the time-saving state hit determination table (for time-saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table) and the In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. Also, the probability of winning a prize can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal figure fluctuation Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal figure fluctuation pattern using one or more normal figure fluctuation pattern determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(B). The normal pattern fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined matters related to the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the normal pattern fluctuation time.

Normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) and the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table used in the time saving state ( It is possible to distinguish between time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

In each normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal pattern fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal pattern to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the normal figure fluctuation time between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of the normal figure when stopping the normal figure of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . Moreover, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

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

Auxiliary games include elements (auxiliary game components) that constitute the auxiliary game, that is, 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 game state. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state. The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Also, the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can vary the opening time of the electric chew 12D 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 (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". Also, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) that makes it easy for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Open. In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the time saving 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 described. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole 11 is called "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting hole 12 is called "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is established in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Note that the random number is also called determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using one or a plurality of jackpot determination tables as shown in FIG. 10(A). The game state includes a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether it is the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as the jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (normal probability jackpot determination table) and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state (high probability jackpot determination table) can be distinguished. It is possible.

In each big hit determination table, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the big hit and loss, which are the results of the big hit determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the probability of winning the jackpot.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, uses one or more jackpot pattern type determination tables as shown in FIG. ) is a judgment for determining For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot constituted by the game privilege given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting port where the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that generated the jackpot symbol type determination) was performed. is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish from the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot patterns, and in each jackpot pattern type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot pattern type random number (jackpot pattern type random number) is distributed to the jackpot pattern type that is the result of the jackpot pattern type determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type by the jackpot pattern type determination for the special pattern 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot pattern A and 50% for the jackpot pattern B, and for the special pattern 2 It is possible for the jackpot pattern C to make the allocation rate of the jackpot pattern type determined by the jackpot pattern type determination 100%. In this way, in the special figure 1 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the first start port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type Different fractions are possible.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, uses one or more reach determination tables as shown in FIG. This is a judgment for determining whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. That is, as the reach determination table, the reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and the reach determination table (time-saving reach determination table) used in the time-saving state are distinguished. It is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to change the number of reach random numbers determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. is. In the following, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is referred to as "losing with reach", and "no reach (not generating reach)". )” is sometimes called “no reach”.

3-2-4. Toku-zu variation Toku-zu variation pattern determination uses one or more special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining (special figure variation pattern), and is performed in any case of a big hit or a loss as a result of the big hit determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and production flow (production content) of special figure fluctuation production, it is possible to include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination. As a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that performs variable display to be determined, in other words, the type of starting opening where the winning caused by the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. That is, as a special figure variation pattern determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2 It is possible to distinguish the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when.

Each special figure variation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, as a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table, a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 used in the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table is also used when the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving state It is possible to distinguish from the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with the jackpot determination result, the jackpot symbol type determination result, or the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss loss. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), a reach loss, and a reach loss.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss. In addition, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss can be associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is used when it is 3 to 4 It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss.

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

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be named in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production. be. For example, the special figure variation pattern related to the jackpot is called "jackpot variation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The figure fluctuation pattern is "L loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, the special fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is "N loss fluctuation", and the loss without reach Such a special figure variation pattern is referred to as "normal loss variation".

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using one or a plurality of prefetching determination tables as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the lookahead determination table, a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first start opening 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start opening 12 are used. , can be distinguished.

Also, the look-ahead determination table can be associated with the game state. That is, as the prefetching determination table, the prefetching determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) and the prefetching determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving prefetching determination table) are distinguished. It is possible.

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. It is possible to distinguish between this and the second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and the time between the start of the jackpot game and the start of the first round game. It includes an opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round and ends with the beginning of the next round or the beginning of the ending. Moreover, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. In addition, below, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning port (first big winning port 14 or second big winning port 15) in each round game, Includes the type and opening time of each opening (opening pattern), the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or a plurality of jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As jackpot games, it is possible to control one type or a plurality of types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 15R, the round game in which the first large winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first large winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. A round game to open is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning opening sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning openings 14 and 15 elapses, End the round game.

Also, the number of times and time for each element can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 or using only one of them.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 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 operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating 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 constant operation mode (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), but a constant operation mode of the distribution member 16k (a constant opening and closing mode of the specific region 16), The difficulty (easiness) of entering the game ball into the specific area 16 in the big win game is set in combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big winning hole 15 in the big win game. Note that hereinafter, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”.

The distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to 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 large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to 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). Thus, in the jackpot game, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening and closing member with the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage") The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k are operated in the jackpot game in which the 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. Thus, the big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V long open pattern is called "V long big hit". On the other hand, a big hit game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V short open pattern is called "V short big hit".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and " It is possible to set it to any game state of "jackpot game state (corresponding to the advantageous game state of the present invention)". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" can be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win 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 "low-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the "high-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is 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 pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a normal probability state is set. Then, by winning a jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing a game ball through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. The high-probability state can be switched 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", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.00 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

Moreover, compared with a non-work-saving state, a time-saving state can make normal figure fluctuation|variation time short easily. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-working time saving state is determined. Therefore, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

Moreover, the time saving state can be made easier to be determined to be a hit in the hit determination as compared with the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability (eg, 59936/65536) higher than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time saving state. Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly 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 pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time-saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, a 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 win determinations without winning the big win or by winning the next big win.

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. There are three points about the game related to the normal figure, which are set to be advantageous to the player. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them.

The game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed, but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above.

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

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production is performed in the "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 a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state. A customer waiting performance is performed when the customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 16(A-2). is displayed. Settings related to effects include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52, brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), frequency setting of effects to be executed (“effect setting”), and the like.

Normal production mode can be set when special figure fluctuation production is performed in "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state", and it is a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain view is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (ordinary evening background image G103) representing the scenery of the mountains in the evening is displayed on the display unit 50a; As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (normal nighttime background image G104) representing a mountain view at night is displayed on the display unit 50a. It can be switched as one condition that the special figure fluctuation effect is performed once or more times. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal production modes, in the special figure fluctuation production, the normal front stage production mode before the reach (equivalent to the first production of the present invention) is established, and the reach after the establishment There is a normal post-production mode. In the normal front stage effect mode, any 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 custom background image will be displayed. Also, a special performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-4, a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the probability variation performance mode includes a probability variation front stage performance mode before the reach is established and a probability variation rear stage performance mode after the reach is established in the special figure fluctuation performance. In the variable probability front stage effect mode, the probability variable background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the variable probability latter stage effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

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

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening performance is performed in which a winning image G108 is displayed. During the round of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16(C-2), the display unit 50a displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of prize balls paid out. A round production will be performed. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls are indicated on the display unit 50a. A jackpot ending production is performed in which the total prize number image G112 is displayed.

It should be noted that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production pattern is composed of, for example, number patterns of 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production pattern, the production pattern fluctuates with the start of the variable display of the special figure, and the production pattern with the end of the variable display of the special figure. stops. That is, after the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display of the effect design are performed, the variation is stopped and the stop display of the effect design is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation production, in addition to the fluctuation display of the production pattern, various functions such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, and the special button 41 It is possible to perform other productions using a production device. In this case, other effects can be continued even after the stop display of the effect symbols.

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. 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 figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in a section at the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small pattern area 50c is an area for variably displaying the small patterns KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 when the special symbols are variably displayed. The small patterns KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are composed of numeral patterns 1-9, for example.

In FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern area 50b1, the medium effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , middle effect symbol region 50b2, right effect symbol region 50b3, and small symbol region 50c, but are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation 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. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. In addition, "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different. After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. There are a plurality of types of stop modes that indicate a failure, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the symbols on the left and right sides are not the same. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode (so-called reach eye), and the reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the result of the big win determination may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. There are a plurality of types of stopping modes that suggest reach-losing, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. There are a plurality of types of stop modes suggesting a big win, such as "7, 7, 7" and "2, 2, 2", in which the left and right symbols are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the result of the big win determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP ready-to-win effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final stage of the SP reach-only production is reached, the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure variable display is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit At 50a, an effect suggesting a big win (for example, a display in which the main character is happy to win the battle) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode (so-called double eyes) suggesting a big win. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode suggesting reach-losing. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change or add the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each ready-to-win are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation) will be described in detail. The degree of jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, the execution probability of SP reach is If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it is set to 100%. Can be set higher. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". For example, it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the judgment of the big win, it is possible to set the expected degree of the big win.

4-3. Suspended Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a suspended icon display area 50d consisting of four display areas, as shown in FIG. 20(A). The pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4, depending on the special figure 1 pending number or the special figure 2 pending number, each A pending icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in accordance with the start of the special figure variation effect.

It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them.

4-3-1. Suspension effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a suspension effect in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. - 特許庁The pending effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension.

In the pending effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting hole 11 during the special figure fluctuation production, as shown in FIG. A pending icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is completed and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the pending icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. The player is notified that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Notice Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice effect at an arbitrary timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is the effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and the result of the jackpot determination and the special figure variation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the judgment.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as an advance notice effect. The movable body performance is a performance for operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, developing into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the special button 41 is valid (button operation valid period) occurs, and as this button operation valid period occurs, as shown in FIG. , an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (button operation promotion effect) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. and an image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, when the special button 41 is pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, FIG. , the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a from the player's point of view, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Prefetching Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a prefetching effect for the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve in which the special figure lottery is not performed as the notice effect. The look-ahead performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 suspension is "jackpot", as shown in FIG. may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "missing", the pending icon HA may be displayed as "*" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the look-ahead effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to change or add as appropriate. For example, it is possible to change the stop mode of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special figure fluctuation production.

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

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

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (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. 8A and 8B are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various types of normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004).

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

In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, captures a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 35, and uses the game as lower tray full data. stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

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. That is, the update processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B includes the execution period of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main-side timer interrupt processing ( S005) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

After the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107).

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

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

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

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

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor. 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 reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensor. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 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 symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the 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. be. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. In addition, the second look-ahead determination is performed using the obtained Toku-zu 2 related random number and the second look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first start sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 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 symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation 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 be. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. In addition, the 1st look-ahead determination is performed using the acquired Toku-zu 1 relation random number and the 1st look-ahead determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. Also, a command for the second big winning opening sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and 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 reservation storage unit 106. - 特許庁In addition, based on the current gaming state, normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, to generate a normal pattern fluctuation start command including information about the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the normal pattern display device 82 is caused to start variable display of the normal pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the normal pattern. In the normal pattern variation process, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result in response to the lapse of the normal pattern variation time after the start of the variable display of the normal pattern being executed. Then, it generates a general pattern fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal design determination process, after a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop display of the normal pattern being executed, the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. Determine whether or not there is If the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

Auxiliary game control processing is a process that is 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. Moreover, according to the result of the said process, the command for auxiliary game control is produced|generated.

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is not a jackpot game state, but a process performed during standby when variable display of special symbols is not performed. In the special symbol standby process, based on the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, along with performing the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 reservation storage unit Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1 related random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, the special figure 1 determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process are performed, and the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process is performed. .

In the special figure 2 determination process, the special symbol random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed by using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 2 related random numbers and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern decision processing is the processing which is done after special figure 2 decision processing. In the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 2 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, and the special figure 2 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 2 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 2 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (special figure 2 reservation number) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. And to generate a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 2, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information of the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 2 fluctuation pattern, the special figure 2 indicator 81b is made to start the variable display of the special figure 2.

Special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 2 determination processing and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 relationship random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 2 relationship random number of the first area is special. It is cleared from the FIG. 2 reservation storage unit 105b. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were obtained. And to generate a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the special figure 2 reservation number after the processing.

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 reservation storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state are used. Then, a big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination for determining the jackpot pattern type is performed using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

The special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 1 determination process. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, the special figure variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, and the special figure 1 according to the current game state Using the variation pattern table, determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. In addition, the determination of the special figure 1 variation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (the number of special figure 1 reservations) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a. Then, a special figure 1 variation start command representing the determined special figure 1 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 1 variation start command includes information about being a special figure 1, information about the result of the jackpot determination, information about the result of the reach determination, information about the result of the jackpot type determination, and the special figure 1 It was associated with the variation pattern. Information such as special figure fluctuation time is included. Then, based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 indicator 81a is made to start the variable display of the special figure 1.

Special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift processing is a process performed when special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed. In the special figure 1 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 1 relationship random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted to the first area side by one, and the special figure 1 relationship random number of the first area is special. Clear from the FIG. 1 reservation storage unit 105a. In this way, the special figure 1 related random numbers are digested in the order in which they were obtained. And to generate a special figure 1 reservation number command representing the special figure 1 reservation number after the processing.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, if there are both the special figure 2 reservation number and the special figure 1 reservation number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of special symbols. In the special symbol variation processing, when the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol indicator 81 is caused to end the variable display of the special symbol and stop displaying the special symbol according to the result of the big hit determination. If the result of the big win determination is a big win, the big win pattern indicating the big win is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big win determination is a loss, the losing pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. And, to generate a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure.

[2-3-3. Special symbol confirmation process]
The special symbol determination process is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol determination process, when the currently stopped and displayed special symbol is a big winning symbol, the game state is shifted to a big winning game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information about the result of the jackpot type determination. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a lost symbol and the high probability state is terminated, the normal probability state is set. Then, it generates a high-probability end command indicating transition to the normal-probability state. In addition, when the special figure currently stopped and displayed is a lost pattern and the time saving state is terminated, the non-time saving state is set. And the time saving end command which shows transition to non-time saving state is produced|generated. In addition, when the currently stopped and displayed special figure is a losing pattern and the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 are "0", the pachinko machine PY1 is waiting for a customer indicating that it is in a standby state. Generate commands.

[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, a jackpot game is played using a jackpot game control table. After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state 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 the duration of the high probability state is limited, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the high probability state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, it generates a high-probability setting command indicating the setting of the high-probability state. In addition, when changing from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the time-saving state is set when the jackpot game state ends. When limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration of the time saving state (for example, the number of times of variable display of a special figure that allows the time saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. And the time saving setting command which shows the setting of a time saving state is produced|generated.

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

[1. Sub control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, power-on processing corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the performance CPU 122, settings of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. The method of updating the random number counter for effect determination for various effects can be, for example, the same method as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This is the same in the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process ends, 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 section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). Further, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound) along with various effects performed by the image control board 140, and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or).

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010) and sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production 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 production RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011).

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a predetermined cycle (for example, a cycle of 1 msec) is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), received command analysis Processing (S4105), production timer update processing (S4106), voice control processing (S4107), and production data creation processing (S4108) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation of an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, light emission data is generated based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process, which will be described later, so as to cause the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at the timing that matches the image effect. is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control processing, based on the performance data created in the performance data creation processing, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates the movable devices such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at a predetermined timing. do. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio 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.

7. Description of Characteristic Points of First Embodiment A further detailed description will be added below regarding the characteristic points of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment (hereinafter also simply referred to as the present embodiment). In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, at least one of the board top movable body 55k, board left movable body 57L and board right movable body 57R shown below is used during execution of the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation effect. It is possible to execute multiple types of productions.

7-1. Sub Control Board First, the sub control board will be further described with reference to FIG. Various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 of this embodiment include a first motor 55Ks, a second motor 57Ls and a third motor 57Rs. The first motor 55Ks is for driving the on-board movable body 55k. The second motor 57Ls is for driving a board left movable body 57L, which will be described later. The third motor 57Rs is for driving a board right movable body 57R, which will be described later. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to the first motor 55Ks, the second motor 57Ls, or the third motor 57Rs as required.

7-2. Various Movable Objects Next, the movable objects used for various effects will be further described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 31. FIG. In this embodiment, in addition to the on-board movable body 55k described above, a left-board movable body 57L and a right-board movable body 57R are provided.

7-2-1. Movable body on the board The movable body on the board (corresponding to the first movable accessory and another movable accessory of the present invention) 55k is in the normal standby state (initial position) shown in FIG. placed forward. Further, the on-board movable body 55k is arranged in front of the left board movable body 57L and the right board movable body 57R.

The on-board movable body 55k is movable in the vertical direction by being driven by the first motor 55Ks. Specifically, it is possible to move (lower) from the above-described initial position (see FIG. 28) to positions below the initial position (first board upper position, second board upper position) shown in FIG. there is The position on the first board is the position shown in FIG. 29(A), and the position on the second board is the position shown in FIG. 29(B). As shown in FIGS. 29(A) and 29(B), the second board upper position is located below the first board upper position. That is, the movement distance from the initial position to the position on the second board is longer than that from the position on the first board.

In this embodiment, the on-board movable body 55k can perform at least two types of motions (first motion and second motion). The first operation (corresponding to the preceding operation of the present invention) is repeated vertical movement multiple times in a short period of time between the initial position shown in FIG. 28 and the upper position of the first board shown in FIG. vibrate). That is, it is an operation of reciprocating a plurality of times between the initial position and the position on the first board.

On the other hand, the second operation (corresponding to the first subsequent operation of the present invention) is to move (lower) from the initial position shown in FIG. 28 to the upper position of the second board shown in FIG. rising). That is, it is an operation of making one reciprocation between the initial position and the position on the second board.

In the first operation, the board movable body 55k repeats vertical movement multiple times, so that the board movable body 55k, which should be in the initial position, is in a position different from the initial position. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention. On the other hand, in the second action, since the on-board movable body 55k is accompanied by a relatively large moving distance, it is possible to attract the attention of the player and to give a large impact to the player. there is

7-2-2. Left Board Movable Body The left board movable body (corresponding to the second movable body of the present invention) 57L is a movable body imitating a "sword" as shown in FIG. A rotating shaft 57Lx is provided at the lower end portion (“grip portion”) of the board left movable body 57L. The board left movable body 57L is rotatable about the rotary shaft 57Lx.

A part of the board left movable body 57L is arranged in front of the left edge of the display section 50a in the normal standby state (initial position) shown in FIG. Note that the board left movable body 57L of the present embodiment is arranged behind a colored plate-shaped left curtain plate 59L provided on the left front side of the display section 50a. That is, the board left movable body 57L is positioned between the display section 50a and the left curtain plate 59L when viewed in the front-rear direction. When the board left movable body 57L is in the initial position, a part of the front end side is exposed.

The board left movable body 57L is movable around a rotating shaft 57Lx (see FIG. 28) by being driven by the second motor 57Ls. That is, it is possible to move from the initial position shown in FIG. 28 to positions (left position of the first board, left position of the second board) as shown in FIG. The left position of the first board is the position of the left movable board 57L indicated by the solid line in FIG. 30(A), and the left position of the second board is the position of the left movable board 57L indicated by the solid line in FIG. position.

FIG. 30(A) shows the movement distance between the initial position (the position of the board left movable body 57L indicated by the dashed line in the figure) and the left position of the first board, and FIG. The position of the board left movable body 57L indicated by a dashed line in the middle) and the left position of the second board are shown respectively. 30(A) and 30(B), it can be seen that the moving distance from the initial position to the left position of the second board is longer than the moving distance from the initial position to the left position of the first board.

In this embodiment, the board left movable body 57L is capable of performing at least two types of motions, that is, the third motion and the fourth motion. The third operation is an operation in which the left board movable body 57L is repeatedly moved between the initial position and the left position of the first board a plurality of times in a short period of time. On the other hand, the fourth action is the action of moving at once from the initial position to the left position of the second board and returning. The mode involving the third motion of the left board movable body 57L corresponds to the "small mode" and "second small mode" of the "second effect (effect using the left board movable body 57L)" of the present invention. . Further, the aspect accompanied by the fourth motion of the board left movable body 57L corresponds to the "large aspect" and "second major aspect" of the "second effect" of the present invention.

In the third action, the left board movable body 57L repeats movement a plurality of times, so that it is possible to attract the player's attention. On the other hand, in the fourth action, since the left board movable body 57L is accompanied by a relatively large moving distance, it is possible to attract the player's attention and give a large impact to the player.

7-2-3. Board Right Movable Body The board right movable body (corresponding to the first movable body, the second movable accessory, and the specific movable accessory) 57R is a movable body imitating a "sword (straight sword)" as shown in FIG. is the body. A rotating shaft 57Rx is provided at the lower end of the right board movable body 57R, like the left board movable body 57L.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the board right movable body 57R is arranged so that a part thereof overlaps the right edge of the display section 50a in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the board right movable body 57R is arranged in front of the display section 50a.

However, in the present embodiment, the board right movable body 57R is arranged behind the colored plate-like right curtain plate 59R provided on the right front side of the display section 50a. That is, the board right movable body 57R is positioned between the display section 50a and the right curtain plate 59R when viewed in the front-rear direction. The board right movable body 57R at the initial position shown in FIG. 28 is not exposed from the right curtain plate 59R in a front view.

The board right movable body 57R is movable around a rotating shaft 57Rx (see FIG. 28) by being driven by the third motor 57Rs. That is, it is possible to move from the initial position shown in FIG. 28 to the board right position, which is advanced counterclockwise from the initial position, as shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the board right movable body 57R is capable of performing at least two types of motions, that is, the fifth motion and the sixth motion. The fifth operation is an operation of repeating movement between the initial position shown in FIG. 28 and the board right position shown in FIG. 31 a plurality of times in a short period of time. On the other hand, the sixth motion (corresponding to the second subsequent motion of the present invention) is a motion of moving from the initial position shown in FIG. 28 to the board right position shown in FIG. 31 and then returning. Since both the fifth and sixth motions of the right board movable body 57R are accompanied by movement of the right board movable body 57R over a relatively long distance, they can attract the player's attention and have a great impact on the player. It is possible to give

Further, in the present embodiment, the range in which the right board movable body 57R moves along with the fifth operation and the sixth operation is a predetermined range (specifically, about the rotation axis 57Rx of the right board movable body 57R, range of 45-degree rotational movement from the initial position). Therefore, in both the fifth action and the sixth action, the visible portion of the board right movable body 57R (the part exposed from the right curtain plate 59R) is larger at the board right position than at the initial position. are doing. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aware that the fifth action or the sixth action is being performed.

7-3. Special Figure Variation For the variation pattern determination table of this embodiment, a special figure variation pattern determination table as shown in FIGS. 32 to 33 is used. As shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern "P21 , “P22”, “P23” and “P24”. In addition, when the game state is "non-time saving state", the special figure determination result is "loss", and the reach determination result is "with reach", selectable special figure fluctuation patterns "P25", "P26", "P27 ” and “P28”. In addition, there is a special figure variation pattern "P29" that can be selected when the game state is "non-time saving state", the special figure determination result is "loss", and the reach determination result is "no reach".

The special figure variation pattern "P21" is associated with a special figure variation effect of the production flow (production content) that shifts from N reach accompanied by the execution of "weak SP fixed production" described later to weak SP reach described later ( See Figure 32). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P21" is selected, during the variable display of the special figure 1, the "weak SP determination effect" is executed together with the N reach, and then the weak SP reach is executed. The special figure variation pattern "P21" is also referred to as "weak SP jackpot variation".

In the special figure fluctuation patterns "P22", "P23" and "P24", the special figure of the production flow (production content) that moves from N reach with the execution of "strong SP fixed production" described later to the strong SP reach described later A variable production is associated (see FIG. 32). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", "P23" or "P24" is selected, during the variable display of the special figure 1, "strong SP fixed production" is executed with N reach, and then strong SP reach is performed. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" is the "first strong SP jackpot fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" is the "second strong SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" is the "second It is also called 3 strong SP jackpot fluctuation.

In the present embodiment, the start times of execution of the strong SP fixed effect are different in the special figure fluctuation patterns "P22", "P23" and "P24". That is, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at the time t13 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 41 which will be described later. Further, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t07 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 37 which will be described later. Then, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t06 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 40 which will be described later.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern "P25", in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", the production that moves from the N reach accompanied by the execution of the "weak SP fixed production" described later to the weak SP reach described later The special figure fluctuation production of the flow (production content) is associated (see FIG. 32). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P25" is selected, in the same way as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", during the variable display of the special figure 1, "weak SP fixed production" is executed along with N reach. , followed by weak SP reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P25" is also referred to as "weak SP loss fluctuation".

In the special figure fluctuation pattern "P26", "P27" and "P28", in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" etc., from N reach with the execution of "strong SP final production" described later Special figure fluctuation production of the production flow (production content) that shifts to strong SP reach is associated (see FIG. 32). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P26", "P27" or "P28" is selected, in the same way as the above special figure variation pattern "P22" etc., during the variable display of the special figure 1, N A "strong SP determination effect" is executed along with the reach, and then the strong SP reach is executed. The special figure variation pattern "P26" is the "first strong SP loss variation", the special figure variation pattern "P27" is the "second strong SP loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern "P28" is the "second It is also called 3 strong SP loss change.

In this embodiment, in the same way as the special figure fluctuation patterns "P22", "P23" and "P24", the start time of execution of the strong SP fixed effect in the special figure fluctuation patterns "P26", "P27" and "P28" are different. That is, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P26", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at the time t13 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. Further, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P27", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t07 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 37 and the like. Then, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P28", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t06 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG.

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P29" is associated with the special figure fluctuation production of the production flow (production content) that performs normal fluctuation accompanied by the execution of the "first fanning production" described later (see FIG. 32). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P29" is selected, during the variable display of the special figure 1, the "first fan effect" is executed along with the normal variation, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in the losing eyes. will stop. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P29" is also referred to as "inflection loss fluctuation". In addition, along with the normal variation based on the special figure variation pattern "P29", the first fan effect is executed in the third aspect described later.

Shown in FIG. 33, also in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, in the same way as the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table described above, the game state is "non-time saving state" and the special figure determination result is "jackpot" There are special figure variation patterns "P71", "P72", "P73" and "P74" that can be selected in the case of. In addition, when the game state is "non-time saving state", the special figure determination result is "loss", and the reach determination result is "with reach", selectable special figure fluctuation patterns "P75", "P76", "P77 ” and “P78”. In addition, there is a special figure variation pattern "P79" that can be selected when the game state is "non-time saving state", the special figure determination result is "loss", and the reach determination result is "no reach".

Like the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P71" has a production flow (production content) that moves from N reach with the execution of "weak SP fixed production" described later to weak SP reach described later. A special figure variation effect is associated (see FIG. 33). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P71" is selected, during the variable display of the special figure 2, the "weak SP fixed effect" is executed together with the N reach, and then the weak SP reach is executed. The special figure variation pattern "P71" is also called "weak SP jackpot variation" as well as the special figure variation pattern "P21".

Like the special figure variation patterns "P22", "P23" and "P24", the special figure variation patterns "P72", "P73" and "P74" are accompanied by the execution of the "strong SP final production" described later N reach The special figure fluctuation production of the production flow (production content) that shifts from to the strong SP reach described later is associated (see FIG. 33). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P72", "P73" or "P74" is selected, during the variable display of the special figure 2, "strong SP fixed effect" is executed with N reach, and then strong SP reach is performed. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P72" is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22", the "first strong SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P73" is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23", the "second Strong SP big hit fluctuation", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P74" is also called "third strong SP big hit fluctuation" like the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24".

In the present embodiment, the special figure variation patterns "P72", "P73" and "P74" are different from each other in the same way as the special figure variation pattern "P22" and the like, when the execution of the strong SP finalized effect is started. That is, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P72", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t13 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 41 which will be described later. Further, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P73", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at the time t07 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 37 and the like described later. Then, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P74", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t06 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 40 which will be described later.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern "P75", in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P71", the production flow ( Production content) is associated with the special figure fluctuation production (see FIG. 33). Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern "P75" is selected, in the same way as the special figure fluctuation pattern "P71", during the variable display of the special figure 2, "weak SP fixed effect" is executed along with N reach. , followed by weak SP reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P75" is also called "weak SP loss fluctuation".

In the special figure fluctuation pattern "P76", "P77" and "P78", in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern "P72" etc., from the N reach with the execution of "strong SP final production" described later Special figure fluctuation production of the production flow (production content) that shifts to strong SP reach is associated (see FIG. 33). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P76", "P77" or "P78" is selected, in the same way as the special figure variation pattern "P72" etc. described above, during the variable display of the special figure 2, N A "strong SP determination effect" is executed along with the reach, and then the strong SP reach is executed. The special figure variation pattern "P76" is the "first strong SP loss variation", the special figure variation pattern "P77" is the "second strong SP loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern "P78" is the "second It is also called 3 strong SP loss change.

In this embodiment, in the same way as the special figure fluctuation patterns "P72", "P73" and "P74", the start time of execution of the strong SP fixed effect with the special figure fluctuation patterns "P76", "P77" and "P78" are different. That is, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P76", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at the time t13 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. Further, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P77", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t07 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG. 37 and the like. Then, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P78", the execution of the strong SP fixed production is started at time t06 of the production time of the special figure fluctuation production shown in FIG.

The special figure fluctuation pattern "P79" is associated with the special figure fluctuation production of the production flow (production content) that performs normal fluctuation accompanied by the execution of the "first fanning production" described later (see FIG. 33). Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern "P79" is selected, during the variable display of the special figure 2, the "first fan effect" is executed along with the normal variation, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in the losing eyes. will stop. The special figure fluctuation pattern "P79" is also referred to as "inflection loss fluctuation". In addition, along with the normal variation based on the special figure variation pattern "P79", the first fanning effect is executed in the third aspect described later.

FIG. 34(A) and FIG. 34(B) show the allocation rate of the special figure variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. In this embodiment, when the special figure determination result is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 101 at the allocation rate shown in FIG. 34(A). In addition, if the special figure determination result is "losing" and the reach determination result is "with reach", that is, in the case of "losing with reach", the special figure fluctuation pattern is game control at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 34 (B) selected by the microcomputer 101 for

As shown in FIG. 34 (A), when the determination result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, than the special figure variation pattern "P03" which is performed up to N reach, go to L reach It is easy to select the special figure variation pattern "P02". Furthermore, the special figure variation pattern "P01" etc. which are performed to SP reach are more likely to be selected than the special figure variation pattern "P02". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the determination result of the special figure 1 is "loss with reach" in the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern "P06" performed up to N reach is the most easy to be selected. Therefore, it suggests that SP reach is more likely to win a big hit than N reach.

Also, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), when the determination result of special figure 1 is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" that becomes a weak SP reach (8% ) is lower than each distribution rate (40%, 30% and 13%) of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P22", "P23" and "P24" which are strong SP reach. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the determination result of the special figure 1 is "loss with reach" in the non-time saving state, the distribution rate of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P25" that becomes a weak SP reach ( 20%) is higher than the distribution rate (8%, 11% and 13%) of the special figure fluctuation patterns "P26", "P27" and "P28" that are strong SP reach.

As described above, the special figure variation pattern "P21" and the special figure variation pattern "P25" have the same effect flow of the special figure variation effect (see FIG. 32). In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P26", the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P27", and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" and the special figure fluctuation pattern "P28 ” is the same as the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (see FIG. 32). That is, the special figure variation pattern "P25" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P21", the special figure variation pattern "P26" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P22", and the special figure The variation pattern "P27" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P23", and the special figure variation pattern "P28" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P24". This suggests that the strong SP reach has a higher possibility of winning the jackpot than the weak reach.

Also, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), when the determination result of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "jackpot", special figure variation pattern "P24" → special figure variation pattern "P23" → special figure variation The distribution rate is higher in the order of the pattern "P22". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the determination result of the special figure 1 in the non-time saving state is "loss with reach", special figure fluctuation pattern "P28" → special figure fluctuation pattern "P27" → The distribution rate is low in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P26".

As described above, the special figure variation pattern "P22" and the special figure variation pattern "P26", the special figure variation pattern "P23" and the special figure variation pattern "P27", the special figure variation pattern "P24" and the special figure variation pattern " P28" has the same production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (see FIG. 32). In other words, the special figure variation pattern "P26" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P22", and the special figure variation pattern "P27" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P23". The variation pattern "P28" corresponds to the loss of the special figure variation pattern "P24". Furthermore, the execution start time of the strong SP fixed effect is earlier in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" → the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" → the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24". From the above, it is suggested that the stronger SP fixed effect with the later execution timing has a higher possibility of winning the jackpot.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not to execute the first effect effect using the first effect effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 35(A). Further, when execution of the first fan effect is determined, the first fan effect mode selection table shown in FIG. determined by

In the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production in which the SP reach is executed, the probability that the first fanning production is performed is the same as the probability that the first fanning production is not performed (see FIG. 35(A)). On the other hand, in the normal variation of the special figure variation effect in which the SP reach is not executed, the probability that the first fan effect is not performed is higher than the probability that the first fan effect is performed (see FIG. 35(A)). That is, in such a case, it is difficult to perform the first fan effect. Thus, in this embodiment, when the SP reach is executed, the first fan effect is more likely to be executed than when the SP reach is not executed.

Also, when the first fanning effect is executed in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the SP reach is performed, the first fanning effect is more likely to be performed in the second mode than in the first mode (see FIG. 35(B)). . The first mode is an effect mode involving a second action after the first action of the on-board movable body 55k. On the other hand, the second mode is an effect mode involving the fourth action of the left board movable body 57L and the sixth action of the right board movable body 57R after the first action of the on-board movable body 55k.

On the other hand, if reach is performed but SP reach is not performed, when the first fan effect is executed in the special figure fluctuation effect, the first fan effect is performed in the first mode rather than the second mode. (See FIG. 35(B)). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the SP reach is performed, the first fan effect is more likely to be performed in the second mode than when the reach is performed but the SP reach is not performed. That is, the first stirring effect of the second mode can suggest that the SP reach is more likely to be executed than the first stirring effect of the first mode.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), even in the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production in which SP reach is executed, even in the normal fluctuation of special figure fluctuation production in which reach is performed but SP reach is not performed, the third mode The first inciting performance is not performed. The third mode is an effect mode that does not accompany the motions of the various movable bodies after the first motion of the on-board movable body 55k. As described above, when the first fanning production is executed in the third mode, the player can grasp that the special figure fluctuation production does not result in reach.

7-4. Various effects Next, various effects (first stimulus effect, second stimulus effect, third stimulus effect, introductory effect, strong SP final effect, and weak SP final effect) will be described below.

7-4-1. First Incentive Effect The first inciting effect (corresponding to the suggestive effect of the present invention, the first special effect) is an effect that suggests the feasibility of reach. The first fanning production is a production using various movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, left-board movable body 57L, or right-board movable body 57R). In other words, the production is accompanied by the action of any one of these various movable bodies.

The first fanning effect of the present embodiment has three effects modes (first mode, second mode and third mode). The first mode is an effect mode involving a second motion of the same board movable body 55k after the first motion of the board movable body 55k. Specifically, the first movement of the on-board movable body 55k is a plurality of reciprocating motions between the initial position of the on-board movable body 55k shown in FIG. 28 and the first on-board position shown in FIG. Refers to the action to do. Specifically, the second movement of the on-board movable body 55k is one reciprocation between the initial position of the on-board movable body 55k shown in FIG. 28 and the second on-board position shown in FIG. 29(B). refers to action. Note that the first inciting effect of the first mode corresponds to the first suggestive effect.

The second mode is an effect mode involving the fourth action of the left board movable body 57L and the sixth action of the right board movable body 57R after the first action of the on-board movable body 55k. Specifically, the fourth movement of the left board movable body 57L is one reciprocation between the initial position of the left board movable body 57L shown in FIG. 28 and the left position of the second board shown in FIG. refers to action. Further, the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R specifically refers to the motion of reciprocating once between the initial position of the right board movable body 57R shown in FIG. 28 and the right board position shown in FIG. . Note that the first stirring effect of the second aspect also corresponds to the first suggestion effect of the present invention, like the first stirring effect of the first aspect.

In addition, in the rendering mode involving the fourth motion of the left board movable body 57L and the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R, the rendering mode as shown in FIG. 36 is obtained. That is, the board left movable body 57L and the board right movable body 57R intersect in front of the display section 50a. Therefore, it is possible to give a great impact to the player.

The third mode is an effect mode in which none of the on-board movable body 55k, the left-board movable body 57L, and the right-board movable body 57R operates after the first action of the on-board movable body 55k.

7-4-2. Second Incentive Effect The second inciting effect is an effect that suggests execution of either an introductory effect or a strong SP fixed effect, which will be described later. In the present embodiment, the strong SP finalization effect is performed following the execution of the introductory effect, so when the second fanning effect is executed, the strong SP finalization effect is performed. That is, it can be said that the second fanning effect is a effect suggesting the execution of the strong SP finalizing effect. In the second fan effect of the present embodiment, for example, an image simulating the normal button 40 and an image indicating the character string "Introduction effect or strong SP final effect?" This is an image effect that prompts the user to press the normal button 40 .

7-4-3. Third Incentive Effect The third inciting effect (corresponding to the first effect of the present invention) is an effect that suggests execution of either the SP type determination effect or the strong SP final effect, which will be described later. This third fanning production is a production accompanied by the fifth action of the board right movable body 57R. The fifth motion of the right board movable body 57R specifically refers to a motion of reciprocating a plurality of times between the initial position of the right board movable body 57R shown in FIG. 28 and the right board position shown in FIG.

7-4-4. Introductory effect The introductory effect (corresponding to the second effect, the single-use effect, and the second single-use effect of the present invention) is a effect that suggests the execution of the strong SP fixed effect, which will be described later. That is, when the introduction effect is executed, the strong SP determination effect is always performed. This introductory effect is a effect accompanied by the third action of the board left movable body 57L. Specifically, the third movement of the left board movable body 57L is a plurality of reciprocating motions between the initial position of the left board movable body 57L shown in FIG. 28 and the left position of the first board shown in FIG. Refers to the action to do.

7-4-5. Strong SP fixed effect Strong SP fixed effect (corresponding to multiple use effect, second suggestive effect, and fourth special effect of the present invention) means strong SP reach (second effect, special effect, second special effect) among SP reach (equivalent to production) is a production that suggests execution. That is, when the strong SP finalization effect is executed, the strong SP reach is always performed thereafter. This strong SP determination effect is an effect accompanied by the fourth action of the left board movable body 57L and the sixth action of the right board movable body 57R, both of which are described above. That is, it is an effect in which the board left movable body 57L and the board right movable body 57R intersect in front of the display section 50a (see FIG. 36). That is, the strong SP fixed effect is the same effect mode as a part of the second mode of the first fanning effect.

7-4-6. Weak SP Fixed Effect The weak SP fixed effect (corresponding to the second effect, the single-use effect, and the first single-use effect) is a effect that suggests the execution of the weak SP reach among the SP reach. That is, when the weak SP finalization effect is executed, the weak SP reach is always performed thereafter. This weak SP finalization effect is accompanied by only the sixth action of the board right movable body 57R. In other words, it is different from the strong SP final effect in that it does not involve the fourth action of the board left movable body 57L.

7-5. Flow of Effect Next, the flow of the special figure variation effect in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described mainly based on FIGS. 37 to 42. FIG. In detail, the first fan effect in the normal variation of the special figure variation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39. FIG. In addition, various effects (second fanning effect, introduction effect, strong SP fixed effect and weak SP fixed effect) in N reach of the special figure fluctuation effect will be explained based on FIGS. In addition, after setting the execution start time of the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production to "0", when the reach is performed, the execution start time of the reach is set to "time t03", and N reach after the reach is assumed to be "time t04".

First, the first fan effect of the first mode will be described with reference to FIG. As an example shown in FIG. 37, for example, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state and the special figure determination result of the special figure 1 is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. "P23" is selected, and "execute" is selected based on the first fan effect execution selection table shown in FIG. 35(A), and based on the first fan effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 35(B). A case where the "first aspect" is selected is included.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" is started, the first fanning production in the first mode is performed at time t01 during the execution of the normal fluctuation. be started. The first mode of the first fanning effect is, as described above, a mode of effect involving the first motion of the on-board movable body 55k and the subsequent second motion (see FIG. 37). Note that at "time t02" shown in FIG. 37, the first operation is switched to the second operation. Such a first fanning effect is performed until time t03, which is the execution start time of reach (see FIG. 37).

After that, at time t05 during execution of N-reach, the second fan effect is performed, at time t06 (predetermined timing, corresponding to the second timing), the introduction effect is performed, and at time t07 after the execution of the introduction effect, strong SP is determined. Each show starts. The second fan effect is the image effect as described above. Also, the introductory effect is a effect accompanied by the third action of the board left movable body 57L as described above. Further, the strong SP determination effect is a effect combining the fourth motion of the left board movable body 57L and the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R as described above (see FIG. 36).

Next, the first fan effect of the second mode will be described with reference to FIG. As an example shown in FIG. 38, for example, when the determination result of the special figure 1 in the non-time-saving gaming state is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern "P23" is selected, and further, the first shown in FIG. For example, "execute" is selected based on the fan effect execution selection table, and "second mode" is selected based on the first fan effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 35(B).

As shown in FIG. 38, along with the start of the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23", the first fanning production in the second mode is started at time t01 during the execution of the normal fluctuation. be. As described above, the second mode of the first fan effect is the first action of the board movable body 55k, followed by the fourth action of the left board movable body 57L and the sixth action of the right board movable body 57R. (See FIG. 38). At "time t02" shown in FIG. 38, the first operation is switched to an operation combining the fourth and sixth operations. Such a first fanning effect is performed until time t03, which is the execution start time of reach (see FIG. 38). Note that the sixth operation at time t02 corresponds to the first operation.

Unlike the first stirring effect of the first mode, the first stirring effect of the second mode switches to a motion combining the fourth motion and the sixth motion at time t02. The motion combining the fourth motion and the sixth motion is an effect using two movable bodies, the board left movable body 57L and the board right movable body 57R, as shown in FIG. Since they intersect in front of the display section 50a, it is easy to attract the player's attention. Therefore, it is possible to give a great impact to the player by executing such a first fan effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38, in the strong SP finalization effect, an action combining the fourth action and the sixth action is performed. The second aspect of the first fanning effect includes the same action as the aspect of the strong SP fixed effect. Therefore, the same aspect as the performance suggesting the execution of the strong SP ready-to-win is performed in the first fanning performance, so that the player can expect the execution of the strong SP ready-to-win at the time of the execution of the first fanning performance. It's becoming

In addition, as shown in FIG. 35(B), in the first fan effect of the present embodiment, when SP reach (strong SP reach, weak SP reach) is performed, the second mode is selected rather than the first mode. easy to be Therefore, when the first fanning effect of the second mode is performed, the player is likely to expect the execution of the SP reach and the winning of the jackpot.

Next, the first fan effect of the third mode will be described with reference to FIG. 39 . As an example shown in FIG. 39, for example, when the determination result of the special figure 1 in the non-time-saving gaming state is "loss" and the reach determination result is "no reach", the special figure variation pattern "P29" may be selected. mentioned.

As shown in FIG. 39, when the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P29" is started, the first fanning production in the third mode is performed at time t01 during execution of the normal fluctuation. be started. The third mode of the first fanning effect is, as described above, a mode of effect involving the first motion of the on-board movable body 55k (see FIG. 39). Then, at "time t02" shown in FIG. 39, the first operation ends. Such a first fan effect is performed until time t03, which is the time when the ready-to-win is started (see FIG. 39). That is, during the period from time t02 to time t03, an effect is executed without any action of the various movable bodies (on-board movable body 55k, left-board movable body 57L, right-board movable body 57R). Specifically, for example, during the period from time t02 to time t03, there is a configuration in which an image presentation indicating the character string "do not reach" is executed on the display unit 50a without any movement of the above-mentioned various movable bodies. be done. As described above, in the third mode, since there is no action of various movable bodies after the first action, it is possible to let the player know that the player has less expectations than in the first mode and the second mode.

Next, returning to FIG. 37 (or FIG. 38), the second fan effect, the introduction effect, and the strong SP confirmation effect will be described. As an example shown in FIG. 37, for example, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state and the special figure determination result of the special figure 1 is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. For example, "P23" is selected.

As described above, when the normal variation of the special figure variation effect corresponding to the special figure variation pattern "P23" is started, the first fanning effect and reach in the first mode are performed respectively. Then, execution of the second fan effect is started at time t05 during execution of N reach after reach. The second fan effect is an image effect that prompts the player to press the normal button 40 . Specifically, for example, this is an effect in which an image simulating the normal button 40 and an image showing the character string “Press!” are displayed together on the display unit 50a.

In the special figure variation pattern "P23", the introduction effect described above is started at time t06 after the second fan effect is performed (see FIG. 37). Time t06 corresponds to the time before the strong SP finalization effect is performed at time t07. The introductory effect is, as described above, the third motion of the left board movable body 57L, that is, between the initial position of the left board movable body 57L shown in FIG. 28 and the left position of the first board shown in FIG. It is a production that accompanies the action of reciprocating multiple times. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention by executing such an introductory effect.

At time t07 after execution of the introductory effect, the above-described strong SP final effect is started (see FIG. 37). The strong SP determination effect is, as described above, an effect involving a combination of the fourth motion of the left board movable body 57L and the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R (see FIG. 36). By executing a strong SP determination effect using two types of movable bodies, it is possible to attract the player's attention while giving the player a large impact.

Strong SP reach is started at time t08 after execution of the strong SP finalization effect. That is, following the execution of the strong SP finalization effect, the strong SP reach is performed.

Next, based on FIG. 40, the case where the strong SP finalization effect is executed immediately after execution of the second fan effect will be described. As an example shown in FIG. 40, for example, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state and the special figure determination result of the special figure 1 is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. For example, "P24" is selected.

When the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P24" is started, as with the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" described above, N reach after reach is being executed At time t05, execution of the second fan effect is started.

However, in the special figure variation pattern "P24", unlike the special figure variation pattern "P23", the strong SP finalization effect is started at time t06 after the second fan effect is performed (see FIG. 40). Since the strong SP determination performance is performed immediately after the execution of the second fanning performance, it is possible to surprise the player, and since the introduction performance is not performed, the content of the performance is relatively simple. It's becoming

Next, based on FIG. 41, a case will be described where the strong SP determination effect is executed not after the execution of the second boost effect but after the execution of the third boost effect. As an example shown in FIG. 41, for example, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state and the special figure determination result of special figure 1 is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A case where "P22" is selected is exemplified.

When the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" is started, as with the special figure fluctuation production according to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P23" or "P24" described above, N reach after reach is executed.

However, unlike the special figure fluctuation patterns “P23” and “P24”, the execution of the third fan effect is started at time t12, which is later than time t05 during the execution of N reach (Fig. 41). The third fan effect is accompanied by the fifth action of the board right movable body 57R as described above.

Then, at time t13 (predetermined timing, corresponding to the first timing) after the third fanning effect is performed, the strong SP determination effect is started (see FIG. 41). That is, the start timing of this strong SP fixed effect is later than the start timing of the strong SP fixed effect shown in FIG. 40 and the like. In other words, in this pachinko game machine PY1, there are a plurality of execution timings of the strong SP fixed effect during the execution of N reach, and the special figure variation effect is rich in variety. Note that the sixth operation at time t13 corresponds to the second operation.

Next, based on FIG. 42, a case will be described where the weak SP finalized effect is executed instead of the strong SP finalized effect after execution of the third fanning effect. As an example shown in FIG. 42, for example, when the game state is a non-time-saving game state and the special figure determination result of the special figure 1 is "jackpot", the special figure variation pattern based on the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A case where "P21" is selected is exemplified.

When the normal fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P21" is started, the same as the special figure fluctuation production corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern "P22" to "P24" described above, N reach after reach is executed. Further, execution of the third fan effect is started at time t12.

However, unlike the special figure variation pattern "P22", the weak SP finalization effect is started at time t13 after execution of the third fan effect (see FIG. 42). The weak SP determination effect is, as described above, an effect suggesting the execution of the weak SP reach among the SP reach, and is accompanied only by the sixth motion of the board right movable body 57R. Compared to the strong SP final effect, the impact is weak because there is no fourth motion of the board left movable body 57L. Therefore, it is easy for the player to grasp that weak SP reach with a lower expectation than strong SP reach is performed by the weak SP determination effect.

8. Effect of the First Embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the initial position shown in FIG. The body 57R is less exposed than the board left movable body 57L used for the introduction effect and the weak SP confirmation effect. That is, the left board movable body 57L at the initial position is partially visible to the player, while the right board movable body 57R at the initial position is difficult to be visually recognized (see FIG. 28). Therefore, the right board movable body 57R gives the player a sense (impression) of appearing in the field of view more easily than the left board movable body 57L. Therefore, the player is more likely to receive a greater impact from the third fanning effect accompanied by the action of the right board movable body 57R than from the introductory effect and the weak SP confirmation effect accompanied by the action of the left board movable body 57L. improvement is possible.

In particular, the board right movable body 57R at the initial position is wholly disposed on the back side of the right curtain plate 59R and cannot be visually recognized (see FIG. 28). On the other hand, the board right movable body 57R at the board right position is exposed from the right curtain plate 59R except for the vicinity of the rotation shaft 57Rx, and is visible (see FIG. 31). Therefore, the right board movable body 57R newly appears in the field of vision of the player by the execution of the third fan effect, the weak SP confirmation effect, etc. using the right board movable body 57R. Therefore, the execution of the third fanning effect, the weak SP confirmation effect, and the like can give a great impact to the player, and it is possible to surely improve the interest of the effect.

As effects using the left board movable body 57L, there are an introductory effect with a third action and a weak SP confirmation effect with a fourth action in which the left board movable body 57L has a larger movement range than the third action. On the other hand, as effects using the right board movable body 57R, there are a third swaying effect with a fifth action, and a weak SP confirmation effect with a sixth action in which the fifth action and the right board movable body 57R have the same movement range. At the time when the performance using the left board movable body 57L is started, it is difficult for the player to judge whether the mode of the performance involves the third action or the fourth action. Therefore, the player tends to pay attention to the effect executed with the action of the right board movable body 57R.

In addition, there are two types of effects using the left board movable body 57L, one involving the third action and one involving the fourth action. There are only those involving the fifth or sixth movement with the same travel distance of 57R. Therefore, the player can assume the moving distance of the right board movable body 57R at the start of the performance using the right board movable body 57R. Therefore, it is easier for the player to pay attention to the effect using the board left movable body 57L.

In addition, as a production using various movable bodies, a third fanning production and a weak SP confirmation production using only the right board movable body 57R, an introductory production using only the left board movable body 57L, and a right board movable body 57R And there is a strong SP determination effect using both the board left movable body 57L. In other words, the third fan effect, the weak SP confirmation effect and the introduction effect are effects using one of the board left movable body 57L and the board right movable body 57R, whereas the strong SP confirmation effect is the board left movable body 57L. and the board right movable body 57R. Therefore, the strong SP fixed effect is set as a "perfect type" effect using both movable bodies, and the third fan effect, the weak SP fixed effect and the introduction effect are set as an "imperfect type (missing type)" effect. It is possible to show That is, it is possible to make the strong SP fixed effect more lively than the third fanning effect or the like. Therefore, it is possible to give sharpness to the production.

At time t06, either the introduction effect or the strong SP final effect can be executed (see FIGS. 37 and 40), and at time t13, either the weak SP final effect or the strong SP final effect can be executed. can be executed (see FIGS. 41 and 42). Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while expecting which effect will be executed at a predetermined timing such as time t06 or time t13.

In addition, the effects using one of the right board movable body 57R and the left board movable body 57L include a plurality of effects such as the above-described third fanning effect, weak SP confirmation effect, and introduction effect. Therefore, it is possible to provide a wide variety of effects using one movable body.

Further, as described above, at time t06, either one of the introduction effect and the strong SP final effect can be executed, and at time t13, either the weak SP final effect or the strong SP final effect can be executed. is. Therefore, when executed at time t06, the type of production using either the right board movable body 57R or the left board movable body 57L, and when executed at time t13, the right board movable body 57R and the left board movable body 57L. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an effect using either one of the right board movable body 57R and the left board movable body 57L of the same type at different timings.

Also, the type of performance that can be executed at time t06 can be made different from the type of performance that can be executed at time t13, so that combinations of performances that are executed at each timing can be made rich in variety. It is possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide the pachinko game machine PY1 in which the player is less likely to get bored.

Also, the strong SP fixed effect is an effect suggesting that the possibility of setting the jackpot game state is higher than the above-described single-use effect. Therefore, the player is likely to associate with the possibility of entering a jackpot game state by a more lively strong SP finalization effect.

Further, as described above, the probability of setting the big winning game state differs between when the strong SP fixed effect is executed at time t13 and when the strong SP fixed effect is executed at time t06. Therefore, it is possible to vary the player's expectations for the big winning game state for each timing of the strong SP finalization effect.

Also, during the period after time t06, as shown in FIG. 37, the introduction effect using the left board movable body 57L and the strong SP confirmation effect using the left board movable body 57L and the right board movable body 57R are executed in order. and, as shown in FIG. 40, there are times when the strong SP determination effect is executed without the introduction effect. Therefore, when the introductory performance and the strong SP fixed performance are executed in order in the period after the time t06, the performance is changed in the period after the time t06 unlike the case where only the strong SP fixed performance is executed. is possible.

Moreover, since the movable body used in the introductory effect is also used in the strong SP finalized effect, the introductory effect and the strong SP finalized effect can be associated with each other. Therefore, it is possible to gradually (step by step) change the effect during the period after time t06.

Further, in the period after time t06, the probability of setting the jackpot game state is different between the case where the introduction effect and the strong SP fixed effect are performed and the case where the strong SP fixed effect is performed without the introduction effect. there is Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 34(A) and 34(B), when there is a reach loss, the introduction effect is not performed and the strong SP is confirmed rather than the case where the introduction effect and the strong SP confirmation effect are performed. It is easier to select when a performance is performed. On the other hand, in the case of a big win, the case where the introductory effect and the strong SP fixed effect are performed is more likely to be selected than the case where the strong SP fixed effect is performed without the introductory effect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the effect executed during the period after time t06.

In addition, the first fan effect using the on-board movable body 55k is executed, and the strong SP determination effect using the right board movable body 57R is executed. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the reach is performed by the action of the right board movable body 57R, and that the strong SP reach is performed by the action of the on-board movable body 55k. Therefore, the player can easily associate the type of effect to be executed (reach or strong SP reach) from the moving body. Thus, it is possible to increase interest.

In addition, there are times when the first swaying effect is performed in the second mode using the right board movable body 57R, and strong SP is performed after reach based on the execution of the first swaying effect in the first mode using only the on-board movable body 55k. The probability that the reach is performed differs from the probability that the strong SP reach is performed after the reach based on the execution of the first fan effect of the second mode. Specifically, for example, when the special figure variation pattern "P22" is selected and the first fan effect is executed with reference to the first fan effect execution selection table shown in FIG. As shown, the second aspect is more likely to be selected than the first aspect.

Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the reach is also executed by the action (sixth action) of the board right movable body 57R, and it is possible to provide a variety of first fanning effects. . In addition, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the mode of the first fanning effect suggesting the execution of the reach before the execution of the strong SP reach.

In addition, it is configured to suggest the execution of ready-to-win with the first fanning production of the first mode or the second mode, and to suggest the execution of strong SP ready-to-win in which the expectation of winning a jackpot is higher than that of ready-to-win by the strong SP fixed performance. there is Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the strong SP determination effect rather than the first fanning effect. As described above, the probability that the strong SP reach is performed based on the first fan effect in the second mode is different from the probability that the strong SP reach is performed based on the first fan effect in the first mode. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to both the first fanning effect and the strong SP confirmation effect.

In addition, it is possible to execute a strong SP ready-to-win with a high expectation set in the jackpot gaming state and a first fanning effect suggesting that the strong SP ready-to-win may be executed. Then, the first motion of the on-board movable body 55k and the subsequent second motion of the on-board movable body 55k are performed to perform the first fan effect, the first motion of the on-board movable body 55k, and after that There is a case where the first fan effect is performed with the sixth motion of the board right movable body 57R. Therefore, it is possible to provide the first fanning production rich in variety.

In addition, the probability that the strong SP reach is executed through the first action accompanied by the first action of the on-board movable body 55k and the subsequent second action of the on-board movable body 55k, and the probability that the strong SP reach is executed, 1 action, and the probability that the strong SP reach is executed through the subsequent first fan effect accompanied by the sixth action of the right board movable body 57R. That is, the probability that the strong SP ready-to-win is performed through the execution of the first fanning effect of the first mode and the probability that the strong SP ready-to-win is performed through the execution of the first fanning effect of the second mode are different. Specifically, for example, when the special figure variation pattern "P22" is selected and the first fan effect is executed with reference to the first fan effect execution selection table shown in FIG. As shown, the second aspect is more likely to be selected than the first aspect. Since strong SP reach is an effect with a high possibility of becoming a jackpot game state, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the aspect of the first fanning effect.

Also, at time t02, when the first fan effect is performed with the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R, and when the first fan effect is performed without the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R. There is When the first fan effect is performed with the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R, the first fan effect is performed without the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R. Also, strong SP reach is likely to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the presence or absence of the sixth action of the board right movable body 57R in the first fan effect.

In addition, since reach is an effect with a lower degree of expectation set in the jackpot gaming state than strong SP reach, it is possible to draw the player's attention to strong SP reach rather than such reach. However, when the first fan effect is performed with the sixth action of the right board movable body 57R, it is better than when the first fan effect is performed without the sixth action of the right board movable body 57R. Strong SP reach is also likely to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention also to the first fanning effect. In other words, it is possible to improve the interest in both the first fanning effect and the strong SP reach effect.

Also, there are times when a strong SP finalization effect suggesting execution of a strong SP reach is performed with the sixth motion of the board right movable body 57R at time t12. The sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R at time t12 is the same as the sixth motion of the right board movable body 57R at time t02. Therefore, in the same way as the strong SP determination effect, it is possible to make the player aware of the possibility of executing the subsequent strong SP reach by the first swaying effect accompanied by the sixth action of the board right movable body 57R at time t02. It's becoming

Further, the mode in which the on-board movable body 55k different from the right-board movable body 57R is provided and the sixth motion of the right-board movable body 57R is not accompanied is the first motion accompanied by the second motion of the on-board movable body 55k at time t02. This is the first aspect of the stimulating effect. Therefore, the player can easily grasp the execution of the first fan effect without the action of the right board movable body 57R.

9. Modification Next, a modification of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. In addition, technical features in the above-described first embodiment and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate if they are not described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the first movable body is the board right movable body 57R, and the second movable body is the board left movable body 57L. However, the combination of the two movable bodies may be other than the above combination as long as the first movable body is less visible than the second movable body during non-execution (in the initial state). Specifically, for example, while the first movable body is the board right movable body 57R, the second movable body may be the board top movable body 55k or the board bottom movable body 56k which is entirely exposed in the initial state. good. Further, the first movable body may be the board left movable body 57L, and the second movable body may be the board top movable body 55k or the board bottom movable body 56k.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the first effect is the third fan effect, but the first effect may be any effect other than the third fan effect as long as it is an effect using the first movable body.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the second effect is two effects, the introduction effect and the weak SP final effect, but it may be one effect or three or more effects. In addition, as long as it is an effect using the second movable body, the second effect may be an effect other than the introduction effect and the weak SP confirmation effect.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the right board movable body 57R (first movable body) is in a state in which it cannot be visually recognized during non-execution (that is, a state in which the entire board right movable body 57R is not exposed from the right curtain plate 59R). . However, a part may be exposed during non-execution as long as it is in a state that is less visible than the board left movable body 57L (second movable body).

Further, in the first embodiment, the third movement of the board left movable body 57L (second movable body) is moved between the initial position and the first board left position (see FIG. 30A) a plurality of times. It worked. However, it may be an operation of moving once between the initial position and the left position of the first board. Also, the fourth motion of the board left movable body 57L (second movable body) is a motion of moving once between the initial position and the second board left position (see FIG. 30(B)). However, it may be an operation of moving between the initial position and the left position of the second board a plurality of times.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the "mode in which the visible portion of the first movable body is larger than when the first effect is not executed" is defined by the rotating shaft 57Rx (see FIG. 28) of the right board movable body 57R. centered on the initial position to the right side of the board. However, for example, it is also possible to adopt a mode that involves rotating from the initial position to such an extent that a part of the first movable body becomes visible.

In the first embodiment, the board right movable body 57R (first movable body) is configured to have one operation position (board right position shown in FIG. 31) in addition to the initial position. However, the first movable body may be provided with two operating positions. Specifically, for example, the position shown in FIG. 43A is the first board right position, and the position shown in FIG. 43B is the second board right position. As shown in FIGS. 43(A) and 43(B), the right position of the second board is advanced counterclockwise from the right position of the first board. That is, the right position of the second board has a longer movement distance from the initial position than the right position of the first board (see FIG. 43(B)).

The board right movable body 57R can be moved about the rotating shaft 57Rx by driving the third motor 57Rs. That is, it is possible to move from the initial position indicated by the dashed line in FIG. 43 to the right position of the first board and the right position of the second board shown in FIG.

Further, the board right movable body 57R is capable of performing at least two kinds of motions, that is, the seventh motion and the eighth motion. The seventh operation is an operation in which the right board movable body 57R is repeatedly moved a plurality of times in a short period of time between the initial position and the right position of the first board. On the other hand, the eighth action is the action of moving from the initial position to the right position of the second board at once and returning. The mode involving the seventh action of the board right movable body 57R corresponds to the "first minor mode" of the "second effect" of the present invention. Further, the aspect involving the eighth action of the board right movable body 57R corresponds to the "first major aspect" of the "second effect" of the present invention.

In the seventh action, since the right board movable body 57R repeats movement a plurality of times, it is possible to attract the player's attention. On the other hand, in the eighth action, the right board movable body 57R is accompanied by a relatively large moving distance, so it is possible to attract the player's attention and give a large impact to the player. In addition to the effects using the left board movable body 57L, the effects using the right board movable body 57R also have a plurality of aspects, so it is possible to provide a variety of effects.

Further, the possibility that the right board movable body 57R will be executed in the seventh motion may be higher than the possibility that the left board movable body 57L will be executed in the third motion. By the seventh action, it is easy to give the player a feeling that the board right movable body 57R has appeared in the field of vision, and it is possible to attract the player's attention. Therefore, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the effect involving the seventh action, and to improve the game interest.

In the first embodiment, the right board movable body 57R (first movable body) and the left board movable body 57L (second movable body) are rotatably movable bodies. However, at least one of the first movable body and the second movable body may be a movable body capable of movement other than rotational movement.

Also, in the above-described first embodiment, the single-use effect is a plurality of effects such as a low SP final effect, but may be one effect. In addition, although the multiple use effect is the strong SP fixed effect, any effect other than the strong SP fixed effect may be used as long as the effect uses the first movable body and the second movable body.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the first single-use effect is the weak SP final effect, but any effect other than the weak SP final effect may be used as long as the effect uses the first movable body. Also, although the second single-use effect is the introductory effect, any effect other than the introductory effect may be used as long as the effect uses the second movable body.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the advantageous game state is the jackpot game state, but game states other than the jackpot game state, for example, low probability high base game state, high probability high base game state, high probability low base game state It's okay.

Further, in the first embodiment, the multiple use effect (strong SP fixed effect) is executed at the first timing (time t13), and the multiple use effect is executed at the second timing (time t06). The probability of being set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) differs depending on the case. Specifically, when the multiple use effect is executed at the first timing, the probability of being set to the advantageous game state is higher than when the multiple use effect is executed at the second timing. . However, conversely, the configuration may be such that the probability of setting the advantageous game state is lower when the multiple-use effect is executed at the first timing. Also, the above two cases may have the same probability of being set to the advantageous game state.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the predetermined period during which the single-use effect (introduction effect) and the multiple-use effect (strong SP fixed effect) are executed is the period after time t06. However, it may be a period other than that. Specifically, for example, the period of one or more special figure fluctuations and the like can be mentioned.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, during the period after time t06, the strong SP fixed effect (multiple use effect) is performed after the single use effect (introduction effect) is executed. However, the configuration may be such that the single-use effect is performed after execution of the multiple-use effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the single-use effect (introduction effect) and the multiple-use effect (strong SP fixed effect) are executed in order during the predetermined period, and the single-use effect is not performed during the predetermined period. A configuration is adopted in which the probability of being set in an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) is different between when a multiple-use presentation is executed. Specifically, when the single-use effect and the multiple-use effect are executed during the predetermined period, the game state is more advantageous than when the multiple-use effect is executed without the single-use effect during the predetermined period. The configuration has a low probability of being set. However, conversely, the configuration may be such that the probability of setting the advantageous gaming state is higher when the single-use effect and the multiple-use effect are executed in a predetermined period. Also, the above two cases may have the same probability of being set to the advantageous game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first movable accessory is the on-board movable body 55k, and the second movable accessory is the right-board movable body 57R. However, the first movable accessory may be a movable body other than the on-board movable body 55k, and the second movable accessory may be a movable body other than the first movable accessory.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the first effect is the ready-to-win effect, but effects other than the ready-to-win effect may be used. Further, although the second effect is the strong SP ready-to-win, any effect other than the strong SP ready-to-win may be used as long as it is performed after the first effect is executed. Specifically, for example, the first effect may be the look-ahead effect, and the second effect may be the special figure variation effect. That is, both the first effect and the second effect may be effects other than the ready-to-win effect.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the first suggestive production (first fanning production of the first mode or the second mode) using the first movable accessory (on-board movable body 55k) is executed. The probability that the second effect (strong SP reach) is performed after the effect (reach) and the execution of the first suggestive effect (strong SP fixed effect) using the second movable accessory (board right movable body 57R) The configuration is such that the probability that the second performance is performed after the first performance based on is different. Specifically, the probability that the second effect is performed after the first effect based on the execution of the first suggestive effect using the first movable accessory is higher than the probability that the second effect is performed using the second movable accessory. The configuration is made lower than the probability that the second performance is performed after the first performance based on the execution of one suggestive performance. However, conversely, it may be configured such that the probability that the second effect is performed after the first effect based on the execution of the first suggestive effect using the first movable accessory is higher. Alternatively, the above two probabilities may be the same.

Also, in the first embodiment, the preceding action is the first action, but any action other than the first action may be used as long as it is the action of the first movable accessory. Also, although the first subsequent action is the second action, any action other than the second action may be used as long as it is the action of the first movable accessory. Also, although the second subsequent action is the sixth action, any action other than the sixth action may be used as long as it is the action of the second movable accessory.

Further, in the first embodiment, the probability that the special effect (strong SP reach) is executed through the suggestive effect (first fan effect) accompanied by the preceding action (first action) and the first subsequent action (second action). and the probabilities that the special performance is executed through the suggestive performance with the preceding motion and the second subsequent motion (sixth motion). Specifically, the probability that the special effect is executed through the suggestive effect involving the leading action and the first subsequent action is higher than the probability that the special effect is executed through the suggestive effect involving the preceding action and the second subsequent action. was also set to be low. However, conversely, the configuration may be such that the probability that the special effect is executed through the suggestive effect involving the preceding motion and the first subsequent motion is higher. Alternatively, the above two probabilities may be the same.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the first special effect is the first fanning effect, but it may be any effect other than the first fanning effect. Further, although the second special effect is the strong SP reach, the effect may be executed after the first special effect. Also, although the third special effect is the ready-to-win state, any effect other than the ready-to-win state may be used as long as the degree of expectation set in the advantageous gaming state is lower than that of the second special effect. Further, although the fourth special effect is the strong SP fixed effect, any effect other than the strong SP fixed effect may be used as long as the effect suggests that the second special effect is to be executed.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the specific movable accessory is the board right movable body 57R, but it may be something other than the board right movable body 57R. Also, although the board movable body 55k is used as another movable accessory, other movable bodies other than the board movable body 55k and a specific movable accessory may be used.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the first operation is the sixth operation, and the second operation is also the sixth operation similar to the first operation. However, the second action may be similar to the first action.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the introduction effect or the strong SP determination effect is always performed after the execution of the introduction effect and after the execution of the second fan effect, but neither effect may be performed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the pachinko game machine PY1, which is the so-called "first type" and "dejipachi", is shown as the game machine. However, there are so-called "third-class" and "proprietary" pachinko machines, as well as so-called "first-class" pachinko machines and "second-class" pachinko machines. It may be a pachinko game machine called "one type and two types mixed". In addition, during ST (special time) period, the winning probability may be controlled to a high probability state as a pachinko game machine called "ST machine".

10. The inventions shown in the above-described embodiments include the following inventions (Inventions A1 to A4, Inventions B1 to B5, Inventions C1 to C2, Inventions D1 to D3, Inventions E1 to E2 and Invention F1 ˜F4) are shown. In the following description of the invention, corresponding structural names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
A first movable body (board right movable body 57R) and a second movable body (board left movable body 57L),
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a first effect (third fan effect) using the first movable body and a second effect (introduction effect, weak SP confirmation effect, etc.) using the second movable body,
The first movable body is
A game machine (pachinko) characterized in that it is in a state (state shown in FIG. 28) that is harder to visually recognize when the first effect is not executed than the second movable body when the second effect is not executed. It is a gaming machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the first movable body during the execution of the first effect gives the player a feeling of appearing in the field of view more than the second movable body during the execution of the second effect. easy to give Therefore, the player is likely to receive a greater impact from the first effect than from the second effect, and the interest in the effect can be improved.

Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The mode of the second effect includes a large mode (a mode involving a fourth action) and a small mode (a mode involving a third action) in which the movement range of the second movable body is smaller than that of the large mode. ,
The aspect of the first effect is characterized in that there is an aspect in which the visible portion of the first movable body increases compared to when the first effect is not executed (a mode involving a fifth action or the like). It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the mode of the second effect is the large mode or the small mode at the start of execution of the second effect. Therefore, the player tends to pay attention to the second effect to be executed. In addition, since there is one kind of mode of the first effect for such a second effect, the player can assume the mode of the first effect when the execution of the first effect is started. Therefore, it is possible to make the second effect more attractive to the player than the first effect.

Invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The first movable body is
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is in an invisible state (state shown in FIG. 28) when the first effect is not executed.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first movable body newly appears within the field of vision of the player as the first effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give a great impact to the player by executing the first effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The mode of the first effect includes a first major mode (a mode involving the action shown in FIG. 43(A)) and a first minor mode in which the range of movement of the first movable body is smaller than that of the first major mode. (Aspect involving the operation shown in FIG. 43(B)),
The mode of the second effect includes a second major mode (a mode involving a fourth action) and a second minor mode (a mode involving a third action) in which the range of movement of the second movable body is smaller than that of the second major mode. It is a game machine characterized in that there is a mode accompanying).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the first effect and the second effect each have a plurality of modes, and it is possible to provide a variety of effects.

Invention B1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
A first movable body (board right movable body 57R) and a second movable body (board left movable body 57L),
The production executing means is
A single-use effect (weak SP confirmation effect, etc.) using either one of the first movable body and the second movable body, and using both the first movable body and the second movable body It is possible to execute a multiple use effect (strong SP confirmed effect),
The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that either one of the single-use effect and the multiple-use effect can be executed at a predetermined timing (time t06, time t13, etc.).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the multiple-use effect is a effect using both of the first movable body and the second movable body, as opposed to the single-use effect. Therefore, it is possible to present to the player the multiple-use effect as a "perfect type" effect using both movable bodies, and the single-use effect as an "incomplete type (defective type)" effect. In other words, it is possible to make the multiple-use effect more lively than the single-use effect. Therefore, it is possible to give sharpness to the presentation. Furthermore, the player can enjoy the game while expecting which of the multi-use effect and the single-use effect will be executed at a predetermined timing. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Invention B2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The single-use effect includes a first single-use effect (weak SP fixed effect) using the first movable body and a second single-use effect (introduction effect) using the second movable body. ,
The production executing means is
The gaming machine is characterized in that, when executing the single-use effect, either one of the first single-use effect and the second single-use effect is executed.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to make single-use effects rich in variety.

Invention B3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B2,
The predetermined timing includes a first timing (time t13) and a second timing (time t06),
The production executing means is
either one of the first single-use effect and the multiple-use effect can be executed at the first timing;
The gaming machine is characterized in that either one of the second single-use effect and the multiple-use effect can be executed at the second timing.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the type of the single-use effect when the single-use effect is executed at the first timing and the type when the single-use effect is executed at the second timing are different. It is possible to Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same type of single-use effect from being executed at different timings. Also, the type of performance that can be executed at the first timing can be made different from the type of performance that can be executed at the second timing, and the combination of performances that can be executed at each timing is rich in variety. It is possible to Therefore, it is possible to make the gaming machine less boring for the player.

Invention B4 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
A setting means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing a jackpot game control process in step S106) that can be set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established;
The multiple use effect is
The game machine is characterized in that the single-use effect suggests that the advantageous game state is likely to be set, rather than the single-use effect.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to make the player think that an advantageous game state may be reached by a more lively presentation.

Invention B5 is
The gaming machine according to Invention B4,
The probability of setting the advantageous gaming state is different between when the multiple use effect is executed at the first timing and when the multiple use effect is executed at the second timing. It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to change the player's expectations for the advantageous game state for each timing.

Invention C1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
A first movable body (board right movable body 57R) and a second movable body (board left movable body 57L),
The production executing means is
A single-use effect using either one of the first movable body and the second movable body, and a multiple-use effect using both the first movable body and the second movable body are executed. is possible and
During a predetermined period (period after time t06), there are times when the single-use effect and the multiple-use effect are executed in order, and times when the multiple-use effect is executed without the single-use effect. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the single-use effect and the multiple-use effect are executed in order during the predetermined period, unlike the case where the multiple-use effect is executed without performing the single-use effect, the predetermined period is different. It is possible to change the production to Moreover, since the movable body used in the single-use effect is also used in the multiple-use effect, it is possible to make the single-use effect and the multiple-use effect mutually related. Therefore, it is possible to gradually (step by step) change the presentation during a predetermined period. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Invention C2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention C1,
A setting means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing a jackpot game control process in step S106) that can be set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established;
The multiple use effect is
A production that suggests the possibility of being set to the advantageous gaming state,
The advantageous gaming state in the case where the single-use effect and the multiple-use effect are executed during the predetermined period and the case where the multiple-use effect is executed without the single-use effect during the predetermined period. The game machine is characterized in that the probabilities set to are different.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the effect executed during the predetermined period.

Invention D1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
A first movable accessory (board movable body 55k) and a second movable accessory (board right movable body 57R),
The production executing means is
A first effect (reach), a second effect (strong SP reach) after the execution of the first effect, a first suggestion effect (first mode or second A first hype effect of the aspect), and a second suggestion effect (strong SP confirmation effect) suggesting that the second effect is to be executed,
There is a case where the first suggestive effect is executed using the first movable accessory,
The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized in that the second suggestive effect is sometimes executed using the second movable accessory.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the player is notified that the first effect will be performed by the action of the first movable role, and that the second effect will be performed by the action of the second movable role. It is possible to inform each Therefore, the player can easily associate the type of effect to be executed (whether it is the first effect or the second effect) from the movable accessory that accompanies the action. Therefore, interest can be improved.

Invention D2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention D1,
The production executing means is
There is a case where the first suggestion effect is executed using the second movable accessory,
The probability that the second effect is performed after the first effect based on the execution of the first suggestive effect using the first movable role, and the first effect using the second movable role The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability that the second effect is performed after the first effect based on the execution of the suggestive effect is different.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to notify that the first effect will be performed by the action of the second movable accessory, and it is possible to provide a rich variety of first suggestive effects. . Also, the probability that the second effect is performed after the first effect based on the execution of the first suggestive effect using the first movable accessory, and the execution of the first suggestive effect using the second movable accessory Since the probability that the second effect is performed after the first effect based on , it is possible to attract the player's attention to the aspect of the first suggestive effect.

Invention D3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention D2,
The first production is a first reach production,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second effect is a second ready-to-win effect with a higher degree of expectation than the first ready-to-win effect.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the second suggestive effect rather than the first suggestive effect. As described above, the probability that the second effect is performed based on the first suggested effect using the first movable role and the second effect based on the first suggested effect using the second movable role It is different from the probability that the production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest to both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect.

Invention E1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
a first movable accessory (board movable body 55k) and a second movable accessory (board right movable body 57R);
A setting means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing a jackpot game control process in step S106) that can be set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established;
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a special performance (strong SP reach) with a high expectation set in the advantageous gaming state, and a suggestive performance (first fanning performance) suggesting that the special performance may be executed. ,
performing the suggestive effect accompanied by the preceding action (first action) of the first movable role and the subsequent first succeeding action (second action) of the first movable role; A game machine characterized in that there is a time when the suggestive effect is performed with the preceding action of the first movable role and the subsequent second succeeding action (sixth action) of the second movable role. (Pachinko machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to provide a variety of suggestive effects.

Invention E2 is
The gaming machine according to invention E1,
The probability that the special effect is executed through the suggestive effect involving the preceding action and the first subsequent action, and the probability that the special effect is executed through the suggestive effect involving the preceding action and the second succeeding action. is a gaming machine characterized in that the

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the aspect of the suggestive effect.

Invention F1 is
Effect executing means (sub control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect,
With a specific movable accessory (board right movable body 57R),
The production executing means is
A first special effect (first fanning effect) and a second special effect (strong SP reach) can be executed,
When executing the first special effect with the first action (sixth action at time t02) of the specific movable role, and when executing the first special effect without accompanying the first action of the specific movable role There is a time to execute the first special effect,
When the first special effect is performed with the first action, the second special effect is more likely than when the first special effect is performed without the first action. This game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) is characterized by being easy to execute.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the presence or absence of the first action of the specific movable accessory in the first special effect.

Invention F2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention F1,
A setting means (game control microcomputer 101 for executing a jackpot game control process in step S106) that can be set to an advantageous game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established;
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a third special effect (reach) with a lower expectation set in the advantageous gaming state than the second special effect,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the first special effect is an effect suggesting execution of the third special effect.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the second special effect rather than the third special effect. However, when the first special effect is performed with the first action, such a second special effect is more likely than when the first special effect is performed without the first action. Since it is easily executed, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the first special effect as well. That is, it is possible to improve the interest in both the first special effect and the second special effect.

Invention F3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention F2,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a fourth special effect (strong SP fixed effect) that suggests that the second special effect will be executed,
There are times when the fourth special effect is executed with the second action of the specific movable accessory (sixth action at time t13),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second action of the specific movable accessory is the same as or similar to the first action.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the second action of the specific movable role that accompanies the execution of the fourth special effect is the same as or similar to the first action of the specific movable role. . Therefore, like the fourth special effect suggesting that the second special effect is to be executed, the first special effect accompanied by the first action makes the player aware of the possibility of executing the subsequent second special effect. It is possible to

Invention F4 is
The gaming machine according to Invention F3,
Equipped with a separate movable accessory (on-board movable body 55k) different from the specific movable accessory,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the aspect without the action of the specific movable accessory is the aspect with the predetermined action (second action) of the different movable accessory.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the aspect without the action of the specific movable role is the aspect with the predetermined action of the different movable role, so the first special effect without the first action The player can easily grasp the execution of

55k ... Movable body on the board (first movable accessory, separate movable accessory)
57L... Board left movable body (second movable body)
57R... Board right movable body (first movable body, second movable accessory, specific movable accessory)
101... Game control microcomputer 120... Sub control board (effect executing means)
121... Microcomputer PY1 for production control... Pachinko game machine

Claims (1)

a first movable body and a second movable body;
an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect;
a setting means capable of setting an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests that the advantageous gaming state may be set,
A movable body effect can be executed in a predetermined manner,
The specific effects include an introductory effect and a continuous effect that can be executed after the introductory effect,
The continuous performance includes a first continuous performance and a second continuous performance suggesting that the advantageous gaming state is likely to be set rather than the first continuous performance,
Among the first movable body and the second movable body, the predetermined mode includes a first mode in which the first movable body or the second movable body operates, and the first movable body and a second aspect in which both of the second movable bodies operate to form an integral design,
When the movable body effect starts at the first timing during execution of the introduction effect, the movable body effect is performed in the second mode,
The movable body production of the first mode suggests execution of the first continuation production,
The movable body effect of the second aspect suggests execution of the second continuous effect,
When the movable body effect starts at a second timing after the first timing during execution of the introduction effect, when the movable body effect is performed in the first mode; There is a time when it is performed in two modes, and
The first movable body is
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the movable body presentation is not executed, the second movable body is less visible than the second movable body.

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