JP7289130B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made on the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole. When the determination is made, the variable display of the special symbols is performed, and when the game stops at a specific special symbol, a specific game state advantageous to the player is entered (see Patent Document 1).

In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an operation means that can be operated by a performance player is provided, and an operation to the operation means may become effective during the performance. By operating the operation means during the effective period, an effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

Japanese Patent No. 6205637

However, there is still room for improvement in order to improve the amusement of games in gaming machines in which there is a period during which operations on operating means are valid.

The game machine according to the present invention is
In a gaming machine that may execute a specific effect that suggests whether or not an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player will occur,
In the specific effect, a branch effect is executed as a branch point for determining whether or not the advantageous game state is reached,
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
In the branch effect, an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is effective is generated, and if the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, it is suggested whether or not the advantageous game state will occur,
When the branch performance is executed in the first stage of the specific performance, and when the branch performance is not executed in the first stage of the specific performance, the branch performance is executed in the second stage after the first stage. There are times and times,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means,
In the branch performance, the advantageous game state is entered in the branch performance when the operation effective period related to the second operation means occurs rather than the operation valid period related to the first operation means. There is a high probability that it will be suggested that
When the branch effect is executed in the second stage, the operation effective period related to the second operation means is more likely to occur for the branch effect than in the case where the branch effect is executed in the first stage. It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in amusement in a game.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view for explaining the standby state of the board movable body, (B) is a front view for explaining the moving state of the board movable body, and (C) is a front view for explaining the rotating state of the board movable body. It is a front view of display devices. It is a rear view of the pachinko game machine according to the basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the effect control board side. (A) is a table showing normal figure-related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special figure-related determination information. (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 1st look-ahead determination table. It is a 2nd look-ahead determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration video, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a third normal background image. It is a figure, (D) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for probability variation, (E) is a figure which shows an example of the background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening production, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round production, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending production. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a production design, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a production design display area. It is a diagram showing an example of a special figure variation effect of no reach loss. It is a diagram showing an example from the start of the special figure fluctuation production until reaching reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 24 is a continuation of FIG. 23, showing an example of SP reach. FIG. 24 is a continuation of FIG. 24 showing an example of SP reach. It is a figure showing an example of movable body production|presentation. It is a figure showing an example of operation production. It is a figure showing an example of a pending|holding production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a pending icon change notice; It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. 6 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing; FIG. 34 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram representing a continuation of FIG. 33 ; 4 is a flowchart of normal operation processing; 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing. It is a flow chart of special design variation processing. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flow chart of production control main processing. 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; FIG. 45 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 44 ; It is a top view of an upper plate. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the production|presentation control board in 1st Embodiment. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table in the first embodiment. It is a figure showing the schematic diagram of the production|presentation flow of the special figure fluctuation production|presentation which concerns on each L reach. (A) is a diagram showing the entire first fusuma image, (B) is a diagram showing the entire second fusuma image, and (C) is a diagram showing the entire third fusuma image. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a win-win effect is being performed in the first stage of L reach. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how a win-lose branch effect is performed in the first stage of L reach. (A) is a diagram showing how the big hit notification effect is being executed, (B) is a diagram showing how the stop display of the production pattern in the mode of showing the big win is being executed, and (C) is a diagram showing the mode of losing. It is a figure showing a mode that the stop display of the production|presentation design is performed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the game develops to the second stage of L reach, and a win-lose branch effect is performed in the second stage. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a win-lose branch effect is performed in the second stage of L reach. It is a figure showing a mode that it developed to the 3rd stage of L reach. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing how a win-lose branch effect is performed at the third stage of L reach. (A) is a first stage operation means type determination table, (B) is a second stage operation means type determination table, and (C) is a third stage operation means type determination table.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is the premise of the characterizing portion 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 the following, for the sake of 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 will be omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. 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). In addition, "forward" is defined as the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is defined as the direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a game board unit YU including a game board 1, and a game machine frame 2 housing the game board unit YU. The game machine frame 2 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 21 fixed to the game parlor, an inner frame 22 attached to the outer frame 21 and to which the game board unit YU is attached, and a front frame 22 rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. a door 23;

The outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 have substantially the same outer peripheral shape when viewed from the front. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21 .

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22 . The front door 23 includes a frame-like front frame 23m in which a substantially vertically long rectangular large opening is formed approximately in the center, and a transparent plate 23t fitted in the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU faces the transparent plate 23t. The transparent plate 23t is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate in a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. 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 in front of the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. can. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate may be used instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is sufficient that the game area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko game machine PY1 through the transparent plate 23t.

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 of the force (shooting strength) applied to the game ball to shoot the game ball. Therefore, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k.

An upper plate 34 protruding forward greatly and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided at the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. A first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided in the center of the front side of the upper plate 34. - 特許庁An operating portion of the first effect button 40k protruding from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 is formed in a hemispherical shape. Further, a supply ball storage hole 34A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper plate 34. As shown in FIG. Further, the upper surface of the lower plate 35 is provided with a surplus ball storage hole 35A for storing surplus game balls that cannot be stored in the supplied ball storage hole 34A.

Further, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 projecting forward are provided on the upper side, the right side, and the left side of the front transparent plate 23t of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically, a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side, face downward and extend in a predetermined horizontal direction. They are placed side by side at a distance. In addition, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided at the lower portion of the right decorative body 32. As shown in FIG. The operating portion of the second production button 41k is shaped like a bar. Furthermore, frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light are provided from the right decorative body 32 to the front right portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34 .

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 explained using FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a board performance unit EU attached to the back surface 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.

A substantially ring-shaped center decoration 61 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 so as to protrude forward along the opening 1A. Further, outside the center decoration 61, an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decoration 61 and an outer rail 62 between the left portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration 61 are provided. 62 and a curved inner rail 63 substantially parallel to the center decorative body 61 are formed.

A game area 6 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 by a center decoration 61, an outer rail 62, an inner rail 63, and the like. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration 61, the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63. As shown in FIG. A region surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a launching region 7 through which the launched game ball can travel toward the playing region 6 .

The game area 6 is an area where 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. The game area 6 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown). The game nail is suitable for the game ball entering the game area 6 and flowing down the game area 6 to the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that guides to

A general winning device 10</b>D is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 6 . The general prize winning device 10D is formed with a general prize winning port 10 that allows game balls to 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 ball entering the general winning hole 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. As shown in FIG. The first start winning device 11D is formed so that a game ball can enter the first start opening 11. - 特許庁The first starting prize winning device 11D has a non-operating structure that does not operate. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchangeable) without changing the ease with which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the first starting hole 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A warp portion 61w is formed from the left side of the center decorative body 61 to the lower end thereof, through which a game ball is passed. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decoration 61. As shown in FIG. The game ball entering the warp portion 61w passes through the inside of the warp portion 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp portion 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end portion of the center decorative body 61. As shown in FIG. At the tip of the stage 61s, a downward guiding portion 61y for guiding the game ball downward is provided. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below the downward guiding portion 61y.

Immediately below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed state and an open state by an electric-tube opening/closing member 12k provided in the electric-tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric tube opening/closing member 12k.

The electric tube opening/closing member 12k is formed of a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from a retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the game area 6.例文帳に追加When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes vertically to the game area 6, and the second start opening 12 is opened so that a ball can be entered. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball and guides it to the second starting port 12 from the horizontal portion.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electronic chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

A gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 61 . The gate 13 is configured to allow passage of game balls. Even if the game balls pass through the gate 13, the prize balls are not paid out. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

A big winning device 14D is provided on the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the game area 6 and downstream of the gate 13 . The big winning device 14D is formed with a big winning opening 14 that can be changed between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The big prize opening 14 takes a closed state and an open state by an AT opening/closing member 14k provided in the big prize winning device 14D. That is, the big winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k.

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a substantially oblong rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that the upper end of the AT opening/closing member 14k falls forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening/closing member 14k protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 6, and the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a ball can be entered.

In this way, the game ball can enter the big winning hole 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (one in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball entering the big winning hole 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

In addition, below the big winning device 14D in the game area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed obliquely downward to the left, and a guide path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second start port 12 is formed in the game area 6 (the front surface of the game board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the A game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12 , but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11 .

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 11, the second start hole 12, the big winning hole 14, and the general winning hole 10, and the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 are collectively referred to as the first starting hole 11, The second starting gate 12, the big prize gate 14, the general prize gate 10, and the "winning" to the gate 13 are collectively called.

By the way, the game area 6 in which game balls can flow can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 6B 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 6A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that shoots the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right hitting".

In the game area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left-handed is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot right-handed. Such a flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails (not shown).

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, and a big winning port 14 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player can aim to enter the gate 13, the second starting hole 12, or the big winning hole 14 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting to the right.

In addition, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are provided two out holes 19 for discharging 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 number of winning balls to be awarded to each winning hole can be appropriately set.

Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described. The board effect unit EU is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50 and a board moving device 55 are attached to the board effect unit EU.

The image display device 50 is composed of a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and has a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 is arranged several centimeters behind the game board 1 .

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The board movable body 55k has a laterally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided in the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55 k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50 . The movable board body 55k is arranged at the initial position, and in the standby state, the lower end portion of the movable board body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is slightly downward from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that only a portion of the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1 is visible to the player in the standby state, and the majority thereof is invisible (see FIG. 3A).

Then, the board movable body 55k can be lowered as a whole from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and can be raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3(B)). The predetermined operating position is a position where the board movable body 55k is positioned substantially in the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, the predetermined working position can be appropriately set, and whether the board movable body 55k is positioned above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A in a front view. good.

Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise in a front view about a rotating shaft formed in the front-rear direction at its center (see FIG. 3(C)). The rotary motion of the rotating member 55k1 can be executed when the plate movable body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, when it is held at the operating position, and when it moves from the operating position to the standby position.

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.

Next, the display devices 8 arranged to the right of the vertical center of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (parts other than the game area 6) will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 8 includes a special symbol 1 indicator 81a that variably displays the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 1"), a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol 2 ) is variably displayed, and a normal pattern display 82 that variably displays a normal pattern (hereinafter referred to as "normal pattern") is included. In addition, the display device 8 includes a special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number described later, and a special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b that displays the special figure 2 reservation number described later. .

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is performed. Also, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is performed. The special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery will be described later. In the following description, the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as "special figure", and the special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as "special figure lottery". Also, the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are collectively referred to as "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 "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 stop-displayed special figure (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a big winning game with the opening of the big winning opening 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 indicator 81a and the special figure 2 indicator 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lights up, ■: lights out) to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot pattern and represents a jackpot. Also, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the rightmost LED is finally lit up like "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. 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.

In addition, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined variation 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. Note that the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted up in a specific mode).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure may not be performed immediately. Specifically, it is a case where the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 during the execution of the variable display of the special figure or during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the special figure lottery and the variable display of the special figure are suspended based on the winning prize. This suspended special figure lottery and variable display of the special figure are referred to as "special figure reservation".

For the special figure reservation, the special figure 1 lottery reserved based on the winning to the first start opening 11, and the "special figure 1 reservation" representing the variable display of the special figure 1, and the winning to the second start opening 12 There is a special figure 2 lottery reserved based on, and a "special figure 2 reservation" representing a variable display of the special figure 2. And, the special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a displays the number of special figure 1 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 lottery and special figure 1 variable display. On the other hand, the special figure 2 reservation display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 lotteries and the number of special figure 2 variable displays.

It is also possible to set or not set the upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations. Also, when providing an upper limit to the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation, the number of special figure 1 reservation and the number of special figure 2 reservation may be the same or different. In addition, in the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 pending indicator 83a and the special figure 2 pending indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and by lighting the LEDs by the number of special figure 1 pending and special figure 2 pending Display the number of FIG. 1 pending and special figure 2 pending. In the following, the number of special figure 1 reservations is called "special figure 1 reservation number (U1)", and the number of special figure 2 reservations is called "special figure 2 reservation number (U2)". In addition, "special figure 1 reservation number" and "special figure 2 reservation number" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation number". Furthermore, "special figure 1 reservation indicator 83a" and "special figure 2 reservation indicator 83b" are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 83".

In addition, the variable display of the general pattern is executed when the general pattern lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the gate 13 is performed. Then, the variable display of the general pattern informs the result of the general pattern lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, after the normal map is displayed variably, the display is stopped. The stopped normal map (stop normal map) is identification information representing the result of the normal map lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stop-displayed normal pattern is a predetermined specific normal pattern, an auxiliary game with opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The normal figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general pattern indicator 82 represents the general pattern corresponding to the result of the general pattern lottery, that is, the result of the general pattern lottery. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, both LEDs are finally lit like "□□" (□: lighting, ▪: lighting off). This lighting mode is a winning pattern and represents a winning. In addition, when the result of the normal drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED lights up like "■□" in the end. This lighting mode is a lost pattern and represents a failure. 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. For example, a mode in which all the LEDs are extinguished may be employed as a lost pattern.

In addition, before the normal map is stop-displayed, the normal map is displayed with fluctuation for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the basic embodiment, the variable display mode of the normal map is 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 as a stop display (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once. .

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1, there is a game control board 100 for controlling a game (progress of the game) in which a game profit can be obtained. Power is supplied to the performance control board 120 for controlling the performance, the image control board 140 for controlling the image, the payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of the game balls, and each board 100, 120, 140, 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning ON/OFF the power switch 191, the power is turned on/off.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit that controls the game. It should be noted that games that can obtain game profits to be controlled by the game control board 100 include special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of game state to be described later, normal figure lottery, and variable display of general figure. , Auxiliary games, etc.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game memory. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in a ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing game control main processing, game control side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. In addition, in the game ROM 103, a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, an auxiliary A game control table and the like are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the game RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 105 . Here, the special figure reservation storage unit 105 will be described. As described above, when there is a prize to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 of the game ball, a special figure reservation can occur, but if a special figure reservation is possible, that is, the number of special figure reservations When the upper limit has not been reached, based on this winning prize, judgment information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special lottery or the like is acquired. And this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as special figure reservation. In the following, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 11 of the game ball is referred to as "special figure 1 related determination information", and is acquired by winning the second starting port 12 of the game ball. The determination information that is to be referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information". Also, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information".

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information 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 related determination information 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. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 1 reservations is set to "4". Also, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the game control board 100 . In addition, the game control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a big winning opening sensor 14a. .

The general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The first starting hole sensor 11 a detects a game ball that has entered the first starting hole 11 . The second starting hole sensor 12 a detects a game ball that has entered the second starting hole 12 . The gate sensor 13 a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 .

In addition, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

It should be noted that the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

The game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The card unit CU and the payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and the ejection device 72 is also connected. The card unit CU is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY1, and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the 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 prize balls and rental balls. The paid-out prize balls and rental balls are detected by a pay-out sensor 73a for counting them.

A shooting device 72 is a device for shooting game balls. A handle 72k is included in the shooting device 72 and constitutes an operating section or an input section that receives an operation for causing the shooting device 72 to shoot a game ball. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with the handle 72k by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the player's contact with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the launch control circuit 175.

Further, the handle 72k is connected to a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting motor 72m so that the game ball is shot with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the shooting volume knob 72b. 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 game control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the effect control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the game control board 100 , the effect control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 .

In addition, the connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120 is possible. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as communication direction control means (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter "effect control microcomputer") 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control board 120 can be positioned as a performance control section that controls the performance together with the image control board 140, the audio control circuit 161, and the sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the effect control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and uses the effect device (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, and board movable body 55k, etc.) for game effects, customer waiting effects, and operation promotion. It is sufficient if the performance and the like can be controlled.

The effects to be controlled by the effect control board 120 include game effects (special figure fluctuation effects, pending effects, jackpot game effects, etc.), customer waiting effects, and operations of the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. It includes an operation prompting presentation that prompts an operation during a valid period (operation valid period).

The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs and the like for controlling performance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, a performance RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123. A performance CPU 122 for executing the program is included.

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for effect control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The effect RAM 124 includes a starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 for storing a starting winning command to be described later, a symbol designation command storage unit 126 for storing a symbol designation command to be described later, and a special figure fluctuation start command to be described later. A variation start command storage unit 127 is provided.

An image control board 140 is connected to the performance control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. to do Incidentally, the connection between the effect control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both transmission of signals from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the effect 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 (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 storing image data to be displayed on the image display device 50 and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144 . All or part of these electronic components may be configured in one chip.

The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically characters, items, patterns, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images to be displayed on the image display device 50. (including patterns) 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.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 is based on the command received from the game control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the game control board 100, through the voice control circuit 161 from the speaker 52 voice, music, and Outputs sound effects, etc.

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 . Note that the audio control circuit 161 may be configured by a substrate and a CPU may be mounted thereon. 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 .

Also, the performance control board 120 is connected to various sensors serving as input units and various actuators serving as drive sources via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the effect control board 120 . In addition, the effect control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various switches connected to the effect control board 120 include a first effect button sensor 40a and a second effect button sensor 41a. The first effect button sensor 40a detects that the first effect button 40k is pressed. The second effect button sensor 41a detects that the second effect button 41k is pressed. The 1st production|presentation button sensor 40a and the 2nd production|presentation button sensor 41a will output the signal according to the content of the detection to the production|presentation control board 120, if it detects that each was operated.

The type and number of switches connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game. Also, the type and number of actuators connected to the effect control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various actuators connected to the effect control board 120 include a rotating member motor 55m1 and a lifting member motor 55m2. The rotating member motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The lifting member motor 55m2 can lift or lower the lifting member 55k2. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .

In addition, hereinafter, the operation of the "rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2" may be collectively referred to as "the operation of the board movable body 55k". Further, rotating the rotating member 55k1 and lowering or raising the lifting member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering, or raising the board movable body 55k."

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100 and the like. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off and emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and controls the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. In addition, the data stored in ROM123 for production|presentation of the production|presentation control board 120 is used for preparation of light emission pattern data.

It should be noted that the CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162 formed of a board. In this case, the CPU may be caused to control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like and control the operation of the board movable body 55k. 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.

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 can execute a normal pattern lottery when the launched 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, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a series of games such as the variable display of the normal pattern and the auxiliary game based on the establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition and the acquisition of the normal pattern related determination information to perform the normal pattern lottery. can be done. As shown in FIG. 8A, normal pattern random numbers are included in the general pattern related determination information to be acquired. 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 a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a game state, which will be described later. When associated with the game state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving hit determination table).

In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number determination value) is appropriately distributed to the hit and loss that 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. If the result of the hit determination is hit, the hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination/normal pattern variable display Normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining a normal pattern fluctuation pattern using a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table such as shown in FIG. 9(B), for example. 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 game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state), the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the time saving There is a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (shorter normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used when in the state.

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 (losing normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds. For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, a normal pattern fluctuation pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 30 seconds is determined. In addition, in the time-saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped is determined to be a normal pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 5 seconds, and the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed. For the variable display of , it is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern with a normal pattern fluctuation time of 5 seconds. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times.

Then, the variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . 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). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D is opened

Elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game using an auxiliary game control table. Auxiliary game components are stored in the auxiliary game control table. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(C), it is possible to associate the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). It should be noted that the specific contents of each element such as the number of times of opening and the opening time 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 during which it is difficult to win the game ball such as 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, it is longer than the first opening time, such as opening twice for 2.5 seconds with an interval (closed) of 1.0 seconds, and the game ball wins the electric chew 12D. The electric tube 12D is opened only for a second opening time that is easy to set.

In addition, below, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also called "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time in each auxiliary game is the total time in that auxiliary game. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute the 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 big winning pattern and a losing pattern. 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. Further, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the game based on the winning is terminated without the big winning game being played.

Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute the 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. Furthermore, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Further, hereinafter, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is referred to as "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 game machine PY1 performs a series of games such as variable display of special symbols and jackpot games based on obtaining special symbol related determination information and performing a special symbol lottery when a starting condition is satisfied. And, in order to perform the variable display of the special figure, various determinations are made for the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure related determination information to be acquired includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number and a special figure variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (determination information) for judging the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (determination information) for performing reach determination. The special figure variation pattern random number is a random number (determination information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number is appropriately bounded. Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related determination information will be described.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot judgment uses a jackpot judgment table to determine whether it is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed), in other words, whether it is a jackpot or a loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with the later-described game state. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in a normal probability state described later (hereinafter referred to as a "normal probability jackpot determination table") and a jackpot determination table used in a high probability state described later (hereinafter , "High Probability Jackpot Judgment Table").

In each jackpot determination table associated with the game state, the jackpot, which is the result of the jackpot determination, and the loss, the determination value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number determination value) is distributed. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random number with a jackpot determination table associated with the game state to determine whether it is a jackpot 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.

It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the method of distributing the special symbol random number determination value for the determination results of the jackpot probability and various jackpot determinations.

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination Jackpot pattern type determination determines the type of jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of the jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot (contents advantageous to the player) composed of the game benefits given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the types of special symbols that are variably displayed (special figure 1/special figure 2), in other words, the winning caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (the jackpot symbol type determination is generated) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

A plurality of types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. 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 number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The type of the special figure 1 jackpot pattern and the special figure 2 jackpot pattern can be set as appropriate, but for example, like the jackpot pattern type determination table shown in FIG. As a result, three types of jackpot patterns, jackpot pattern A, jackpot pattern B, and jackpot pattern C, are provided. can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10B, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. 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.

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination is, for example, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the gaming state, for example, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time-saving reach determination table) used in the non-time-saving state, and a reach determination table (time-saving reach) used in the time-saving state. decision table).

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)", which is the result of reach determination. there is Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 collates the obtained 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), the number of reach random number determination values determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" can be different between the reach determination table for non-time saving and the reach determination table for time saving. It is possible. In the following, the result of the reach judgment performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" is called "with reach (generating reach)" is called "losing with reach", and "no reach ( It does not generate reach)” is sometimes called “no reach”.

3-2-4. Special Figure Variation Pattern Judgment In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, regardless of whether the result of the jackpot judgment is a big hit or a loss, for example, a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern Judgment table) is used to determine the variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of the variable display of the special figure.

The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time, the so-called "scale", 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 the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production (production contents), it is also possible to include identification information regarding the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the type and number of special figure variation patterns.

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

And each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Specifically, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table is used when the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) and the time saving state used in the non-time saving state There is a special figure 1 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 There is a 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 (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 1 pending number. 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 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the number of special figure 2 reservations. Specifically, when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used for .

And, the variation display of the special figure of the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination is performed by the special figure display device 81 . After the variable display of the special figure, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the result of the variable special figure display (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special figure is not performed immediately, and the next special figure is continuously displayed. , a jackpot game is executed.

Also, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with the effect flow of the special figure variation performance as shown in the third column from the right of the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Here, a typical production that constitutes the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern will be described.

There are normal fluctuation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle production as productions constituting the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production.

The normal fluctuation indicates that the stop-displayed performance symbols have started to fluctuate, and each one of the performance symbols is displayed variably at such a high speed that it is difficult to recognize, and the variable display of the special symbols has started. It is a performance to do. Then, the special figure fluctuation production related to the loss fluctuation without reach (the part from the start of the fluctuation of the production pattern to the stop of the fluctuation), and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special figure fluctuation production where the reach occurs is normal fluctuation It may consist of

N reach, immediately after the reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuation, for example, the production pattern that constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at that position for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). The production pattern slows down, and it is a production that fluctuates at a lower speed than normal fluctuation. The expectation of a big hit suggested by N reach is higher than normal variation and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special figure fluctuation performance ends with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern that fluctuates at the low speed is stopped. In the case of losing, the remaining one production pattern is stopped with a production pattern different from the production pattern constituting the ready-to-win. When the special figure fluctuation performance is not completed with N reach, the remaining one performance pattern fluctuates again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while the reach is maintained.

The L reach can be executed both when a big win is made and when a loss is made, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will be entered, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the L reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than the N reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the N reach. Even in the L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the L-reach dedicated background image (L-reach dedicated video is played). Note that in the L-reach mode, a 2DCG animation image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As for the content of the L reach, a video of a scene different from the game related to the SP reach, which will be described later, is displayed, such as special training for the main character to acquire a special move.

The SP reach can be executed both at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss, and is an effect suggesting whether or not a big win game state will occur, suggesting that there is a possibility of a big win game state. Furthermore, the SP reach is an effect that can be executed after the N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than the L reach, suggesting that the expectation of the big win is higher than the L reach. Even in the SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the production pattern that constitutes the reach is reduced, and a predetermined position that does not hinder the background image more than in the case of the N reach (for example, the left production pattern EZ1 described later). At the upper left of the display section 50a, in a state where the right effect symbol EZ3 is moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach-only background image (the SP reach-only video is played). In SP reach, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display unit 50a. As the effect content of the SP reach, an image of a scene in which the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the main character's rival belongs is displayed.

A battle production|presentation is production|presentation which can be performed, for example after a reach in a time-saving state, and is production|presentation which suggests that a big-hit expectation degree is higher than normal fluctuation|variation. Even in the battle production, the established reach is maintained, but the production patterns that make up the reach are reduced and predetermined positions (upper right of)), it switches to a background image dedicated to battle production (a video dedicated to battle production flows). Also, in the battle effect, a 3DCG image is mainly displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and the "state where the reach is maintained" in the battle production, the production patterns constituting the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle production are displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition to the state in which it is visible in the display unit 50a, for example, it includes a state in which the effect pattern constituting the reach is difficult or invisible for a predetermined period of time in relation to the dedicated background image. Also, the contents of normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the production that constitutes the special figure fluctuation production is not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

Further, as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern can be named by associating the big hit determination result and the effect contents of the special figure variation effect. . And, the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the big hit may be collectively referred to as "big hit fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the loss as "losing fluctuation".

In addition, regardless of the jackpot determination result, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach is performed is "SP reach variation", the special figure variation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special figure variation in N reach The special figure variation pattern that the production ends may be collectively referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, the loss variation with reach is sometimes referred to as “loss variation with reach”, and the loss variation without reach is collectively referred to as “normal loss variation”.

3-2-5. Look-ahead determination Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform look-ahead determination using a look-ahead determination table such as that shown in FIGS. be. The look-ahead determination table includes the type of starting opening related to the starting winning (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12), in other words, the type of special figure displayed variably according to the starting winning (special figure 1/special figure 2). That is, in the look-ahead determination table, the first look-ahead determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed by winning the first start opening 11, and the second start opening 12 winning the special figure There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) for the case where 2 variable display is performed. The prefetching determination based on the first prefetching determination table is also referred to as "first prefetching determination", and the prefetching determination based on the second prefetching determination table is also referred to as "second prefetching determination".

The look-ahead determination table can also be associated with later-described game states (normal game state/high-probability high-base game state/low-probability high-base game state). That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (normal game state lookahead determination table) used in the normal game state and a lookahead determination table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state look-ahead determination table) and a look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state (low-probability high-base game state look-ahead determination table).

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the first look-ahead determination table used in the low-probability high-base game state. The first look-ahead determination table used, the second look-ahead determination table used in the normal game state, the second look-ahead determination table used in the high-probability high-base game state, and the low-probability high-base game state and a second look-ahead determination table used for

In addition, by the prefetching determination using the prefetching determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special figure variation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure performed by the winning to the starting ports 11 and 12 is specified. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the look-ahead determination result before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning prize is performed. In the process of specifying the special figure variation pattern, the propriety of the jackpot is also specified as a look-ahead determination result.

And, the look-ahead judgment result containing the information about the special figure fluctuation pattern etc. is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a result of the prefetch determination along with its generation. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what kind of information is specified as the prefetch determination result. For example, information on the type of jackpot symbol can also be included in the look-ahead determination result.

As described above, the special figure is variably displayed on the special figure display device 81 by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination. Then, in the variable display of the special symbols, when the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special symbol lottery), the variable display of the next special symbols is not carried out, and the big winning game is executed continuously. Next, the jackpot game will be described.

3-3. Jackpot game The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the big winning port 14, the opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game, and the final round game. It includes an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the 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.

In addition, it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Also, hereinafter, the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) round game is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first round game is also called "1 round (1R)", and the tenth round game is called "10 rounds (10R)".

Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol type. One type or a plurality of types of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements (jackpot game components) that constitute the jackpot game. The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning opening 14 in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the big winning opening to be opened, and the time to close until the next opening. (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time).

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can control a jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the types of jackpot games and jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15(A) will be described.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol B (hereinafter also referred to as "second jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the second jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol C (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), five round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 5R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the third jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot pattern D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fourth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), ten round games are played. Then, in each round game from 1R to 10R, the big winning opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the closed state of the big winning opening 14 is maintained for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth jackpot game to the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big winning port 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game to the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning hole 14 elapses, The winning opening 14 is closed and the round game ends. Also, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

Also, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15(A), which type of jackpot game is executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game is executed in a different method. You can do so. For example, a device that can be distributed to two winning ports is provided in the game area 6, and when one winning port is won, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games is executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of round games larger than the number or a jackpot game consisting of round games smaller than a predetermined number may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, a game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is being executed and a non-jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is not being executed. The non-jackpot game state includes a normal game state that is a basic base game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Elements that are "advantageous to the player" related to the specific game state include the probability of a big win and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 . That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second start port 12 can be associated with the specific game state.

Advantageous to the player with regard to the probability of a big win means that the probability of a big win is higher than in the normal game state, and it becomes easier to win a big win. In addition, the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player when the easiness of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal game state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. It means it takes longer.

The specific game state includes a first specific game state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time are advantageous to the player, and a second specific game state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. It is possible to set three types of a specific game state and a third specific game state in which only the open time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that it is also possible to mount some of the three types of specific game states without mounting all of these three types of specific game states on the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

Here, as a partial game state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal game state and is advantageous to the player is called a "high-probability state". On the other hand, the state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal game state and the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is called "normal probability state".

In addition, as a partial game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal game state, A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time-saving state." On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal game state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is called "non-time-saving". state.

Here, the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state will be described in detail. As described above, 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. That is, the time saving state is a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than the non-time saving state. Here, the specific method for making it easy to win the 2nd starting mouth 12 in a time saving state rather than a non-working time saving state is demonstrated.

For example, the time saving state can be made easier to win the second starting port 12 in the time saving state by making the normal figure fluctuation time easier to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, as described above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state let it be decided. As a result, the number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time increases in the time saving state. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the normal drawing lottery per unit time The greater the number of executions, the longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time.

In addition, by setting the time saving state to a state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win the second start port 12 in the time saving state. . For example, as described above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is 5.0 in total in one auxiliary game. Open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal figure fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time is equal, so once The longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game, the longer the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time.

Furthermore, by setting the time saving state to a state in which it is more likely to be determined as winning in the winning determination as compared with the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win the second starting port 12 in the time saving state. For example, as described above, in the non-time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 6600/65536 in the hit determination, whereas in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a probability of 59936/65536 in the hit determination. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time and normal figure fluctuation time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability that it will be determined as a hit in the hit determination is high. , the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, so the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time increases.

Thus, in the time saving state, winning is easier than in the non-time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. By satisfying the three conditions, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, and winning to the second starting port 12 can be facilitated. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of balls won to the number of balls fired, is high. Therefore, in the time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed compared to the normal game state. That is, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

In addition, in a time saving state, you may make it meet only a one part condition, without meeting all the three conditions for opening time per unit time of the 2nd starting port 12 to become long. Ultimately, 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 winning to the second start port 12 should be facilitated.

Also, in the time saving state, such as making it easier to select a special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time compared to the non-time saving state, the number of times the special figure variable display is executed per unit time is small, or special The average of the figure fluctuation time may be made low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure suspension is digested becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure suspension) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In the following, each specific game state is associated with the content of the advantage for the player, the first specific game state is referred to as "high probability high base game state", and the second specific game state is referred to as "high probability low Base game state” and the third specific game state are also referred to as “low probability high base game state”. Furthermore, the normal game state is also referred to as "low probability low base game state".

Therefore, the low probability low base gaming state can be said to be a gaming state controlled in the normal probability state and non-time saving state. Similarly, the low probability high base game state is normal probability state and time saving state, the high probability low base game state is high probability state and non time saving state, and the high probability high base game state is high probability state and time saving state. It can be said that there is a game state.

Thus, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be controlled in a low-probability low-base game state, a low-probability high-base game state, a high-probability low-base game state, a high-probability high-base game state, and a jackpot game state. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is also advantageous to the player because the jackpot 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be obtained. Therefore, the jackpot game state and the specific game state can also be called "advantageous game state" which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

The high-probability high-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state are game states that are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. be. In addition, the high-probability high-base game state and the low-probability high-base game state are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base game state in that the ease of winning the second start port 12 is higher than the non-time-saving state. It is in play state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the jackpot game state opens the jackpot 14 in which the number of prize balls per winning is greater than the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. It is a game state more advantageous to the player than the state.

Also, when the power of the pachinko game machine PY1 is turned on, the normal game state is set first. Also, the jackpot game state is set by performing the stop display of the jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the specific game state is set when a jackpot is won and a jackpot game is executed. Next, the setting of the specific game state will be explained.

3-5. Setting of Specific Game State The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can newly set a specific game state upon completion of the jackpot game. That is, after the jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in the specific game state. The duration of this specific game state can be set appropriately. For example, the specific game state can be continued until the next big hit is won. Also, it is possible to limit the period during which the specific game state can be continued.

When the duration of the specific game state is limited, the specific game state can be terminated when the end condition for the duration is met. Then, when the specific game state ends, the normal game state can be set. Further, as for the high-probability high-base game state, when the end condition is established, the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability low-base game state can be set. In this case, the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state may be continued until the next big win is won. Also, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low-probability high-base game state or high-probability low-base game state, and when the end condition is established, the normal game state may be set.

Also, the termination condition for the continuation period of the specific game state can be appropriately set. As the termination condition, for example, the number of executions of the special figure variable display can be set. In addition, not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls shot after the jackpot game, the number of passages to the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state An end condition can be set such as derivation of the result of termination in a lottery (so-called “drop lottery”) to determine whether or not. Furthermore, these elements may be set as the termination condition independently or may be set in combination.

These end conditions may be set identically for all specific game states that can be set after the jackpot game, or set for some of the specific game states that can be set. You can Furthermore, the end condition may be changed for each specific game state.

Furthermore, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot pattern type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. The game may be controlled by the state. Here, this high-probability high-base game state can be continued until a jackpot is won without providing an end condition. Furthermore, the game may be controlled in a low-probability high base game state after the end of the big-hit game relating to the big-hit symbol C and the big-hit symbol E. Here, an end condition can be provided for this low-probability high-base game state, and the end condition can be set to a special figure variable display of 100 times. It should be noted that the relationship between this jackpot type symbol and the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, presence/absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

Further, paying attention to the game profit of the jackpot, the jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game is also called "high probability jackpot". Furthermore, a jackpot in which a game progresses in a high-probability state and a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable variable jackpot". In addition, the jackpot in which the game progresses in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the jackpot game is also called "time saving jackpot".

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 30. 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 figure variable display 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 variable display 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, a customer waiting demo animation G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is being displayed, a setting screen G101 for setting the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display section 50a, and setting the frequency of effects to be executed. It should be noted that the setting items related to effects can be set as appropriate. It is also possible to prevent the setting screen G101 from being displayed by the player's operation from the customer waiting demonstration video G100.

The normal production mode can be set in the "low probability low base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is in the normal game state. Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of subordinate production modes belonging to the normal production mode. For example, a first normal effect mode, a second normal effect mode, a third normal effect mode, and the like can be provided as lower-level effect modes belonging to the normal effect mode.

In addition, below, the production|presentation mode of the hierarchy of the lower rank which belongs to production|presentation mode is also called "production stage." Along with that, the first normal production mode is also called "first normal production stage", the second normal production mode is also called "second normal production stage", and the third normal production mode is also called "third normal production stage". say. It should be noted that, except when there are no special circumstances, basically after the pachinko machine PY1 is turned on, the production mode set when the special figure fluctuation display is started for the first time is the first normal production stage ( 1st normal production mode). However, the type of effect mode that is set first is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

When a plurality of production stages belonging to the normal production mode are provided in this manner, the production stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate. For example, the switching condition can be set so that the special figure variable effect is performed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. Furthermore, as a switching condition, it is also possible to set that a specific effect such as a special figure variation effect based on SP reach loss variation is executed.

In addition, as will be described later, reach may occur in the special figure fluctuation production, but the special figure fluctuation production is established for the entire section of the special figure fluctuation production when the reach does not occur, and the reach when the reach occurs. It can be divided into a front part before the reach and a rear part after the reach is established when the reach occurs. The former part is composed of the above-mentioned "normal variation".

Then, in the front part of the first normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17A: first normal background image G111) mainly representing the scenery of the city is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the second normal effect stage, the background image (FIG. 17B: second normal background image G112) mainly representing the ground of the baseball field is displayed on the display section 50a. In the front part of the third normal production stage, a background image (FIG. 17C: third normal background image G113) mainly representing the inside of the restaurant is displayed on the display section 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first normal effect stage to the third normal effect stage, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed, and in the normal effect mode A dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach.

The dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the normal production mode may be a background image common to the normal production mode regardless of the type of production stage, or may be a different background image for each production stage.

In addition, the normal production mode can be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal production mode may be a production mode indicating that it is a non-time saving state. Alternatively, it may be set only in the "high-probability low base game state", a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be provided. Furthermore, in the low-probability low-base game state and the high-probability low-base game state that occur under certain conditions, a predetermined effect mode different from the normal effect mode may be set.

The probability variation production mode can be set in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode indicating that it is a high probability high base game state. In the first part of the probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . Also, in the latter part of the variable probability production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the variable probability production mode is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode can be set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is either the low-probability high-base game state or the high-probability high-base game state, and is at least time-saving. It is a production mode indicating that it is in a state. In the former part of the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. . In addition, in the latter part of the time saving production mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the time saving production mode is displayed.

It should be noted that the time-saving production mode is set only in the low-probability high base game state, and can also be a production mode indicating that it is in the low-probability high base game state.

In addition, for either or any one of the variable probability production mode and the short production time production mode, as in the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are further provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied, the production stage is switched. You can do it.

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 performance mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18A, an opening image G1 suggesting the start of the jackpot game and a right-hand shot image G2 prompting "right-hand shot" are displayed on the display unit 50a. A jackpot opening production is displayed. In addition, during the opening, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed on the display unit 50a as a jackpot opening effect in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2. .

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, as shown in FIG. 18(B), during the round game in the jackpot game, the display unit 50a continuously displays the right shot image G2 from the opening and the round image indicating the number of rounds. A round effect is performed in which G3 and a number-of-balls image G4 suggesting the number of balls paid out are displayed. In addition, during the round game, as a round effect, the display unit 50a displays a background image (background for round An image G201) is displayed, and BGM corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.

Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the display unit 50a indicates the ending image G5 indicating the production mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of awarded balls. A jackpot ending production is performed in which a total winning ball number image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is displayed in the background of the ending image G5 and the total number of winning balls image G6 on the display unit 50a as a jackpot ending effect. be done.

In the following, the jackpot opening effect, the round effect, and the jackpot ending effect are collectively referred to as "jackpot game effect" as the effect executed in the big win game. That is, a big hit game effect is performed in the big win effect mode.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation 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. In the variable display of performance symbols, the game stops after the performance symbols are varied. 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. And, basically, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production design.

It should be noted that, in the special figure variation effect performed by the display unit 50a, it is possible to use an image other than the variation display of the effect symbol. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display unit 50a, a special effect device using various production devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board movable device 55, a first production button device 40, and a second production button device 41 It is possible to perform figure variation effects.

Next, the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 50a will be described in the special figure variation effect executed according to the special figure variable display. The production pattern is also identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and is provided in a plurality of types. In detail, one of the constituent elements of the performance design constitutes identification information for indicating the special figure lottery result, and a plurality of types of performance design are provided according to the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), it is possible to configure nine performance symbols by configuring the performance symbols from numbers 1 to 9. Then, the production design including the number "1" is set as the production design G10a. Similarly, the performance symbols including numbers "2" to "9" are designated as performance symbols G10b to G10e. For the sake of convenience, when dealing with individual production designs without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "production designs G10".

Also, the number portions of the production symbols G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The number portions of the effect symbols G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, a color is included in the component of the production pattern G10. It should be noted that the configuration of the production pattern G10 and what the identification information is set to may be changed as appropriate. For example, other components such as characters associated with each number may be added to the production pattern G10.

Next, the effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol G10 will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 19(B), the left side, the center and the right side of the display unit 50a are divided into three substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. It can be a region 50b3. A production design G10 is displayed in each of the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3.

Mainly, in the first stage part of the special figure fluctuation production, the production design G10 displayed in the left production design area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left production design EZ1", and the production design G10 displayed in the middle production design area 50b2. The effect symbol G10 displayed in the right effect symbol area 50b3 is collectively referred to as "the middle effect symbol EZ2" and the "right effect symbol EZ3". That is, in the left production design area 50b1, the middle production design area 50b2, and the right production design area 50b3, the production design G10 consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 is commonly displayed, but the production design in the relative display position. When distinguishing G10, it is described as a left effect symbol EZ1, a middle effect symbol EZ2, and a right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, a small pattern area 50c for variably displaying a small pattern can be provided in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end portion of the display portion 50a. In the small design area 50c, the small design can be variably displayed according to the variable display of the special symbol. The design of the small pattern can be appropriately set, but for example, the number part of the effect pattern G10 can be reduced as it is.

In addition, in FIG. 19(B), the left effect pattern region 50b1, the middle effect pattern region 50b2, the right effect pattern region 50b3, and the small pattern region 50c are indicated by dashed lines. These are shown to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

In addition, as described above, there are normal fluctuation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle effects as effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect. Some of these are described here.

4-2-1. 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. Next, normal variation will be specifically described. As small patterns, left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 corresponding to left effect pattern EZ1, middle effect pattern EZ2, and right effect pattern EZ3 are variably displayed in the small pattern area 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(A), in the display section 50a, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbol KZ2 and the right small symbol are displayed. The symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and from the state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure, when the variable display of the special figure is started, FIG. 20 (B) As shown in , the special figure fluctuation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small pattern KZ1, the middle and small pattern KZ2 and the right small pattern KZ3 is started.

The display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 can be made different from the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. For example, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling the respective performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by scrolling the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. It is also possible to change the position one after another at a fixed position. Incidentally, the display mode of the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 may be made the same.

Further, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at a high speed immediately after the variable display is started. While the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are variably displayed at high speed, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically background images such as the background images G111 to G114. is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

Then, if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is a special figure variation pattern of no reach loss (for example, normal loss variation), the end of the variable display of the special figure (special figure stop display), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in the losing eyes peculiar to the reachless losing (so-called "breaking eyes").

Toward the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the left performance symbol EZ1 temporarily stops at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then as shown in FIG. 20(D). , the right effect symbol EZ3 is temporarily stopped at approximately the vertical center position, and further, as shown in FIG. 20(E), the middle effect symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the approximately vertical center position.

Finally, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped in a state of being horizontally aligned at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once as shown in FIG. 20(F). Confirm (stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the temporarily stopped production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped with loose stitches, that is, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 become the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3. The small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped all at once at the same loose stitch, and the stop display is also performed.

In the example of FIG. 20, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of left performance symbol EZ1→right performance symbol EZ3→middle performance symbol EZ2. The aspect is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, establishment of reach will be described. Even if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, N loss fluctuation) with reach, basically in the same manner as the case of no reach described above, in the display unit 50a, As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed. As shown in B), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also started.

Thereafter, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 21(C), the left effect symbol EZ1 associated with the number "5" is temporarily stopped at the approximately center position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 21(D). Thus, the right performance symbols EZ3 related to the same number "5" are horizontally aligned at substantially the center position in the vertical direction and temporarily stopped, and reach is established. Incidentally, even if the reach is established with the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 21, when the ready-to-win is established, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left performance symbol EZ1→the right performance symbol EZ3, but the mode of temporary stop is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. can be done. Also, the number of the production pattern that constitutes the ready-to-win is not limited to "5". Further, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Also, the direction in which the performance symbols constituting the ready-to-win are arranged is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be another direction such as an oblique direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special figure fluctuation production in the case of no reach loss and the interval from the start of the special figure fluctuation production to the establishment of the reach when reach occurs can be made normal fluctuation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special figure variation pattern. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute various announcement effects such as a so-called "pseudo-continuation", a cut-in announcement, a line announcement, etc. until the ready-to-win is established. Alternatively, it is possible to plunge into a so-called "zone" until reach is established.

4-2-3. N-reach Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established after normal variation. The N-reach is an effect suggesting that the lottery result of the special lottery may have been a "big win", and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. Next, the N reach will be specifically described.

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

When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, N loss variation), from the state where the reach is established, the middle production pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped at the vertical direction approximately center position. Then, the stop display of the production pattern indicating the loss is performed. At this time, since the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-1), a middle production pattern consisting of numbers ("4" in FIG. 22 (C-1)) different from the numbers constituting the reach EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), as shown in FIG. 22 (D), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state. Stop display of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3 is performed.

In addition, when the temporarily stopped production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are completely stopped by the losing eyes peculiar to the loss with reach, that is, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, three small patterns KZ1 to KZ3. However, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped all at once with the same reach-related loss, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed. Note that the content of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

When the special figure fluctuation production does not end with N reach, as shown in FIG. Reach may develop (switch) to L reach or SP reach.

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 of the result of the special lottery being a "big hit" is higher than the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big win. It should be noted that even in SP reach, established reach is maintained, for example, as shown in FIG. Moves to a predetermined position (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display portion 50a and the right effect symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display portion 50a) that does not overlap the small symbol area 50c in the portion 50a.

Also, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23B, an image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that the L reach has started is displayed in the center of the display section 50a. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "In FIG. be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23(C), a scene is displayed in which the main character and an enemy character who is a rival of the main character are facing each other. The content of SP Reach consists of a confrontation scene between a baseball pitcher and a batter. Here, the main character is the pitcher and the enemy character is the batter.

After that, in the SP reach background image G114, as shown in FIG. 24(A), the main character throws the ball, and as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character starts swinging the bat. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 24(D), the ball and the bat approach each other, and the confrontation between the main character and the enemy character is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a turning point (victory turning point) at which the main character wins or loses in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter.

After this winning/losing branch point, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. , after the enemy character whiffs and wins the confrontation, as shown in FIG. A predetermined sound effect is output. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a big win.

In this way, the display of the main character screaming after winning the confrontation and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute a performance suggesting a big win (big win suggestive performance). After that, as shown in FIG. 25(C-1), the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed in a manner indicating a big win.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing branch point, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach (for example, the SP loss fluctuation), the big hit suggestion production is not performed, and the SP reach background In image G114, as shown in FIG. 25(A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the confrontation, and as shown in FIG. 25(B-2), the main character is dejected on the mound. flows. In this way, the display of the main character who is disappointed after being defeated in the confrontation constitutes an effect suggesting failure (loss suggestive effect).

After that, as shown in FIG. 25(C-2), stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed with the losing eyes for ready-to-win. In addition, the content of the SP reach is not limited to the content in which the characters face each other in baseball, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Next, the movable body production and the operation production performed in the special figure fluctuation production will be described. Movable body production and operation production are performed as part of these productions in the form of being incorporated in the above-mentioned SP reach, N reach, and jackpot game production, etc., and when performed independently of these productions. There is. First, the movable body production will be described.

4-3. Movable Body Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body effect involving the movement of the movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure variation effect or a jackpot game effect. The movable body production is, for example, a production using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as a production that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit or development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable body production functions as a production that suggests development to SP reach, as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), the board movable device 55 is activated, and the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position in a front view, and held at that position for a predetermined time. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the operation of the board movable body 55k is also displayed on the entire display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 26(C), the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state, it develops into SP reach. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation.

4-4. Operation Effect Next, the operation effect will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 provides an operation promotion effect and an operation result effect according to the operation of the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k, etc. at a predetermined timing in a predetermined effect such as a special figure fluctuation effect or a big hit game effect. It is possible to perform operation effects including The operation promotion performance is a performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result performance is a performance that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion performance. It works as a performance.

For example, as described above, when the winning/losing branch point is reached in the L reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the first production button 40k is valid (first production button operation valid period) occurs, and this first production button operation valid period Along with the occurrence of , as shown in FIG. 27(A), an effect (first effect button operation promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k is performed.

In the first effect button operation promotion effect, a first effect button operation promotion image G12 is displayed on the display section 50a. The first effect button operation prompting image G12 includes an image (first effect button image) G12a representing the first effect button 40k and an image (pressing operation image) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the first effect button 40k. G12b, and an image (first effect button operation valid period remaining time image) G12c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (first effect button operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k.

The first effect button operation valid period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curvilinear progress bar so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first effect button operation valid period as time elapses. change to In addition, FIG. 27(B) shows a state in which the first effect button operation effective period has occurred and 1/3 of the first effect button operation effective period has elapsed.

Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is the special figure variation pattern of the jackpot (for example, the SP jackpot variation), after the first production button 40k is pressed in the first production button operation valid period, Alternatively, after the remaining time of the first effect button operation effective period expires without the first effect button 40k being operated in the first effect button operation effective period, the operation result effect is performed.

As an operation result presentation, for example, as shown in FIG. rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result presentation also includes the movable body presentation. Further, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display section 50a as an operation result presentation. Then, as shown in FIG. 27(D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the board movable body 55k rises, thereby ending the operation result rendering. When the operation result production ends, a jackpot suggestion production is performed.

On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern of reach loss (for example, SP loss fluctuation), the first production button 40k is pressed during the first production button operation valid period. Alternatively, even if the first effect button 40k is not pressed and the remaining time of the effect button operation valid period expires, the operation result effect is not performed and the failure suggesting effect is performed.

Note that the operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board movable device 55 and the display of the effect image G13, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation performance is not limited to the special figure variation performance, and can be executed in the big hit performance as well.

4-5. Look-Ahead Effect Next, a look-ahead effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display that is the target of the special figure reservation will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a look-ahead performance for the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension in which the big hit determination is not performed based on the result of the look-ahead determination at any timing of the special figure variation performance. . The look-ahead performance is a performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win with respect to the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve, and functions as a performance for expecting a big win from before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the reserve. As an example of the look-ahead effect, there is a pending change notice using a pending effect representing a special figure pending. Here, the suspension effect and the suspension change notice performed in the normal effect mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 28A, the suspension effect is performed in a suspension display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a substantially central section of the lower end of the display section 50a. The reserved display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the reserved display area 50d into four substantially evenly in the horizontal direction. That is, in the reservation display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first area 50d1, the special figure 1 variable display is performed first based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs first among the special figure 1 reservations being reserved. A pending icon representing the special figure 1 pending is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to the fourth area 50d4, based on the special figure 1 related random number corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation, which occurs second to fourth in the reserved special figure 1 reservation A hold icon representing the special figure 1 hold in which the special figure 1 variable display is performed in the 2nd to 4th is displayed.

In the following, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in the first area 50d1 is referred to as "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1". Similarly, the second area 50d2, the third area 50d3, and the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the fourth area 50d4 "reserved order 2 special figure 1 hold", "reserved order 3 of It is called "special figure 1 reservation" and "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 4". That is, for the existing special figure 1 reservation, it is called "reservation order 1" to "reservation order 4" in the order of occurrence.

Further, the variable display area 50e is formed to the left of the reserved display area 50d. In the variable display area 50e, the icon representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the target indicated by the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is different from the target indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, and strictly speaking, the "hold effect" corresponding to the special figure 1 hold is not included, but the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon are related, so below, the display of the pending icon and the display of the relevant icon will be collectively referred to as “suspended effect”. . Also, the pending icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon". Furthermore, the special figure 1 fluctuation display during execution indicated by the icon is also referred to as "the fluctuation".

In FIG. 28(A), the reserved display area 50d and the variable display area 50e are indicated by dashed lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are indicated by broken lines. It is shown to show the ranges of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the variable display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the holding effect will be described. In the following description, variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is during the special figure 1 variable display (during the special figure variation production), and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is "2". Under this circumstance, as shown in FIG. 28(B), in the first region 50d1 (not shown), the first special figure 1 suspension (in the order of suspension 1 special figure 1 suspension) is displayed, and in the second region 50d2 (not shown), the special figure 1 suspension that occurred next to the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA2 (reservation order 2 A pending icon HA3 representing special figure 1 pending) is displayed. In addition, the icon HA1 representing the special figure 1 variable display that is currently being executed is displayed in the variable display area 50e (not shown). Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 28B is the normal mode.

In this way, in the suspension effect, they are displayed side by side from the left end of the suspension display area 50d to the right in the order in which the special figure 1 suspension has occurred. That is, the variable display of the reserved special symbols, in other words, the variable display of the unexecuted special symbols based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol suspension storage unit 105 is individually displayed with a suspension icon. be.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA1 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension representing the suspension icon HA2, the suspension icon HA2 and the suspension icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the pending icon HA2 displayed in the first region 50d1 (not shown) moves to the variable display region 50e (not shown), and the pending icon HA3 displayed in the second region 50d2 (not shown) is disabled. It moves to the illustrated first area 50d1. That is, the suspended icon HA2 and the suspended icon HA3 that have been displayed are shifted one by one to the left. This is because the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the pending icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 pending represented by the pending icon HA3 is the first special figure 1 pending among the currently pending special figures 1 pending. This is to adapt the pending icon HA2 and the pending icon HA3 to the situation in accordance with the special figure variable display to be started next.

In addition, since the pending icon HA2 displayed in the variable display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, it becomes the icon HA2 when displayed in the variable display area 50e. That is, as the words before "icon", the icon displayed in the reserved display area 50d is "reserved", and the icon displayed in the variable display area 50e is "relevant". In other words, when the pending icon is displayed, if the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is established for the special symbol pending indicated by the pending icon, the variable display of the special symbol related to the establishment of the starting condition is started. A corresponding pending icon is displayed as the icon.

Note that when the reserved icon changes to the relevant icon, in other words, when the icon moves from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e, the size of the icon may remain the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 28(C), the icon is enlarged approximately twice when moving from the reserved display area 50d to the variable display area 50e.

Then, from this situation, when the game ball wins in the first start port 11 and special figure 1 suspension occurs, as shown in FIG. An icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

In this way, when the special figure 1-related random number is acquired by winning the first starting port 11, one common icon is displayed. This icon is erased when the special figure 1 variable display based on the winning prize ends, but while it is displayed, the state in which the special figure 1 variable display is placed (suspended state and running state) , it will exist under different names (pending icon and the icon in question).

By the way, as described above, the start winning command includes win/fail information and special figure variation pattern information. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the pending icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on the win/fail information and the special figure variation pattern information. Displaying the suspension icon in a special mode is called "suspension notice".

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, i.e., when the pending notice is given, the player can expect to win a big win by variable display of the special pattern corresponding to the pending icon. Next, a specific example of a hold notice will be described. As a specific example of the suspension notice, it is assumed that the display mode of the suspension icon HA4 shown in FIG. 28(E) is a special mode.

As one type of pending notice, it becomes a special mode immediately after the pending icon is displayed. There are types. For example, as shown in FIG. 29(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 28(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, similarly to the case of FIG. 28(E), in accordance with the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the suspension icon HA4 of the normal mode is displayed in the above-described second region 50d2 (not shown).

Then, immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 29B, the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 29B) (hold notice is performed). In the example of FIG. 29, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment immediately after being displayed, but it may be displayed in the special mode to eliminate the period of display in the normal mode.

As another type of pending notice, there is a pending notice type that becomes a special mode when the pending icon moves, in other words, a pending notice type in which a pending icon change notice is performed during the shift of the special figure 1 hold. For example, as shown in FIG. 30(A), from the situation (situation of FIG. 28(D)) before the pending icon HA4 is displayed, the game ball wins the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 pending occurs, as shown in FIG. 30(B), in response to the occurrence of the special figure 1 suspension, the second region 50d2 (not shown) of the normal mode (white in FIG. 30(B)) is displayed as the suspension icon HA4. to be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(C), when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the icon HA2 representing the special figure variation display being executed until immediately before is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of special symbols (special figure variation effect) is started based on the special figure 1 suspension represented by the suspension icon HA3, it is displayed in the first area 50d1 as shown in FIG. The suspended icon HA3 thus moved moves to the relevant variable display area 50e (not shown), and the suspended icon HA4 displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, the display mode changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 30(D)) (hold notice is performed). .

Moreover, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the pending advance notice so that the degree of expectation for a big win differs depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the pending icon is associated with the color of the pending icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the pending icon. Here, white is the normal aspect and green, red, and gold are special aspects. The degree of expectation for a big win indicated by the display mode of the pending icon can be set to increase in the order of white<green<red<gold.

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. In addition, the look-ahead effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA. It is possible to execute using an effect device other than the image display device 50 such as the operation by the device 55 . Furthermore, as the effect mode of the look-ahead effect, in addition to the effect mode that continues without interruption until the special figure fluctuation display is started after being executed, such as a pending icon change notice by the pending icon HA, the effect pattern is stopped. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as each time the display is performed or each time the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Game Control Main Processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 40. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

In addition, counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in game control by the game control microcomputer 101 described below are provided in the game RAM 104 . The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads and executes a game control main processing program shown in FIG. 29 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to the game RAM 104, setting of the game CPU 102, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt time management) circuit) are set.

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), 1 is added to the counter value of various random numbers related to the normal symbol related determination information and the special symbol related determination information and updated. 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 some of the random numbers may be so-called hardware random numbers 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). During the interruption permission, it is possible to execute the game control side timer interruption process (S005). The game control 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 game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, by normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S003) Various random number counter values are updated repeatedly. It should be noted that, if an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 when the interrupt is disabled, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S004). .

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the game control side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that follows the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures the detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball storage hole 35A, and uses it as the lower tray fullness data for the game. 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 game control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter value of various random numbers related to the general figure-related determination information and the special figure-related determination information includes the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt processing ( After the end of S005), it is performed in both the period until the next game control side timer interrupt processing (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.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S107) and terminates the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), 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 (S107), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first start hole 11, the prize ball counter for the second start hole 12, the prize ball counter for the big win hole 14, and the prize ball counter for the general win hole 10 are " It is checked whether or not it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170.例文帳に追加Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, update processing is performed to subtract "1" from the prize ball counter associated with the signal.

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

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a (S201). If the game ball has not entered the general winning hole 10 (NO at S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if the game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 (YES at S201), a predetermined number of game balls General winning hole prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning hole winning ball process, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning to the general winning hole 10 (“3” in the first embodiment) is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning hole 10 .

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether or not the normal operation status = 1, which will be described later, in other words, whether either the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is being performed It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO at S204), proceed to step S207, and if the normal operation status is 1 (YES at S204), the counter value of the normal design random number counter (label-TRND-F) (S205), the obtained general pattern random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 86 provided in the game RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 proceed to

In step S207, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 12a. If the game ball has not entered the second start port 12 (NO at S207), the process proceeds to step S214, and if the game ball has entered the second start port 12 (YES at S207), the predetermined A second starting hole prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S208). In the second starting hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the second starting hole 12 (“2” in the first embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting hole 12 .

Next, the special figure 2 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 2 reservation number counter) that counts the special figure 2 reservation number provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more It is determined whether or not there is (S209). If the special figure 2 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S214, but if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "4" or more (is less than "4") ( NO in S209), special figure 2 reservation number addition processing is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 2 reservation number counter, and the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 2 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S211).

Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 11a. If the game ball has not entered the first start port 11 (NO at S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has entered the first start port 11 (YES at S214), the predetermined A first starting opening prize ball process for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S215). In the first start hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the first start hole 11 ("4" in the first embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the first start hole 11.

Next, the special figure 1 reservation number (specifically, the number of the counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) that counts the number of special figure 1 reservations provided in the game RAM 104) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more (S216). If the special figure 1 reservation number is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the special figure 1 reservation number is not "4" or more (less than) (NO in S216 ), special figure 1 reservation number addition processing is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number addition process, "1" is added to the special figure 1 reservation number counter, and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by "1".

Subsequently, special pattern random number counter (label - TRND-T), jackpot pattern type random number counter (label - TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label - TRND-RC) and special pattern variation pattern random number counter (label - TRND- HP) to acquire the special figure 1 related determination information consisting of, and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the game RAM 104 (S218).

Next, a first prefetch determination process is performed (S219). In the first look-ahead determination process, the first look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservations in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning hole 14, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a. When the game ball has not entered the big winning hole 14 (NO at S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and when the game ball has entered the big winning hole 14 (YES at S221) It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than "9" (S222). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winning big winning openings 14 in one round game of the big winning game. It should be noted that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game ends. In the first embodiment, the specified winning number is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is terminated, and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "11" or more, that is, less than "11". If so (NO in S222), the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is incremented by "1" (S223), and the big winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S224). ), ending the sensor detection process. In the big winning hole prize ball processing, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning to the big winning hole 14 (“9” in the first embodiment) is added to the prize ball counter for the big winning hole 14 .

A sensor other than the sensors 10a to 14a is provided as a sensor capable of detecting the game ball, and based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor, processes other than the processes shown in FIGS. 33 to 34 are performed. Also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, a description will be given of normal operation processing relating to the control of the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D. As shown in FIG. 35, the processing relating to the normal map display 82 and the electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (steps). "Normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", normal design standby processing (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", normal design variation processing (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. "Normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal design standby process (S1102), hit determination is performed based on the normal design random number stored in the normal design reservation storage unit 86. Furthermore, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined, and the normal pattern fluctuation display of the normal pattern fluctuation time corresponding to the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal pattern display 82. and change the normal operation status to "2". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation start command according to the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal pattern fluctuation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation time has elapsed since the normal pattern fluctuation display being executed started (whether or not the normal pattern fluctuation display is terminated). If it is determined that the figure fluctuation time has passed, the normal figure stop display is performed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal design determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed. In the normal pattern determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the normal pattern being executed started (whether to end the stop display of the normal pattern) or not), and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a winning pattern. If it is not a winning pattern (if the stopped normal pattern is a losing pattern), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning pattern is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 at the start of the auxiliary game.

Auxiliary game control processing (S1105) is processing that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special action processing]
Next, the special operation processing regarding the control of the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, the processing relating to the special figure indicator 81, the special figure reservation indicator 83 and the big winning device 14D is divided into six statuses (steps). "Special action status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first confirms the "special action status" (S1501).

When the "special action status" is "1", the game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502), and when the "special action status" is "2", the special symbol variation. Processing (S1503) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "3", a special symbol determination process (S1504) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "4", jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and when the "special action status" is "5", game state setting processing (S1506) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process performed during standby when the special symbol variable display and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be detailed later.

Special design fluctuation processing (S1503) is the processing which is done when the special design is indicated fluctuatingly. The special symbol variation processing will be detailed later.

The special symbol determination process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special design confirmation processing will be described in detail later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. A game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to a jackpot game control table by performing jackpot game control processing. The special action status is changed to "5" when the jackpot game ends. In addition, when each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . Also, when all the round games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot pattern related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The state in which the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special action status "4" and controls the jackpot game is the "jackpot game state", and the fact that the special action status "4" is set is the "jackpot game state”.

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process of setting the game state to be controlled after the big win game when the big win game ends. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a jackpot game, a high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the high-probability state is limited, the duration is also set. For example, if the end condition of the high probability state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104 . In addition, when controlling in the time saving state after the jackpot game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the game RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Furthermore, at this time, when limiting the duration of the time saving state, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number (hereinafter referred to as "time saving specified number of times") is set to the time saving remaining number counter provided in the game RAM 104.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a game state command indicating a game state after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the game state setting process.

[Special symbol standby process]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 pending number is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12, the special figure It is determined whether or not the number of 1 pending is "0" (S1608). And, if the special figure 1 pending number is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no storage of the special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the first start port 11, It is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES at S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO at S1618), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , turns on the customer waiting flag (S1620), and ends the special symbol standby process.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" but the special figure 1 reservation number is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special figure 2 related determination information, but the first start When there is one or more storage of special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning to mouth 11, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

In the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the special symbol random number stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is read out first, and based on the jackpot determination table associated with the game state. Then, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss (big hit determination).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type random number is read out and the jackpot pattern type is determined based on the first jackpot pattern type determination table (jackpot pattern type determination). Then, the jackpot pattern data representing the jackpot pattern type is set in a special buffer provided in the game RAM 104, and the pattern designation command indicating the jackpot pattern type is set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加

Also, if the result of the big hit determination is "losing", the losing design data representing the losing is set in the special figure buffer, and the design designation command representing the losing is set in the output buffer.

Next, special figure 1 fluctuation pattern decision processing (S1610) you explain making use of Figure 38. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the current non-time saving state (S1651). If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time-saving state (S1652), then proceed to step S1654, If it is not a non-time-saving state (NO in S1651), time-saving After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the state (S1653), the process proceeds to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the big win determination result is "big win". If it is not a big hit (NO in S1654), the process proceeds to step S1655, and if it is a big hit (YES in S1654), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1659), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, the reach random number is read, and the reach random number is compared with the reach determination table corresponding to the current game state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is reach or not.

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the result of reach determination in step S1655 is "with reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658) Then proceed to step S1660, if there is no reach (NO in S1656), check the current special figure 1 pending number, step S1652 or step S1653 in either special figure 1 variation pattern determination table From select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss according to the number of special figure 1 reservations (S1657) and then proceed to step S1660.

The game control microcomputer 101, in step S1660, reads out the special figure variation pattern random number, and compares the special figure variation pattern random number to the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659, Perform special figure 1 variation pattern determination to determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special figure 1 variation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 variation pattern to the output buffer (S1661), and special figure variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern Time is set to the special action timer (S1662), the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is terminated, and the process is returned to the special symbol standby process.

It should be noted that the special action timer is updated by 4 ms in other processes in the game control side timer interrupt process. In addition, the special figure 1 variation start command to be set includes information on the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and the special figure variation pattern determination performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) Contains information on the results (information on the special figure fluctuation pattern, including information on the presence or absence of reach and special figure fluctuation time).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 1 indicator 81a to start the variation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure 1 variation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the first reservation in (S1612). In this way, the special figure 1 reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 reserved number counter (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 reserved number indicated by the special figure 1 reserved indicator 83a by decreasing it by "1" ( S1614), and changes the special action status to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 subsequently determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1617), and special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process is finished without executing step S1617.

Also, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, the storage of special figure 2 related determination information acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 is one or more If there is, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are basically the same processing content as special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) .

Special figure 2 determination processing (S1602), except that the table used in the jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table, and the table used in the jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since it is the same processing as the special figure 1 determination processing (S1609), the description is omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process ( Since this is the same processing as in S1610), the description is omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 indicator 81b to start the variation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time corresponding to the special figure variation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts one storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b to the side where it is read from the current position, and special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b To clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the side to be read) corresponding to the 4th reservation in (S1605). In this way, the special figure 2 reservations are digested in the order they were reserved.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 reserved number counter (S1606), and changes the special figure 2 reserved number indicated by the special figure 2 reserved indicator 83b by decreasing "1" (S1607 ), change the special action status to "2" (S1615), and proceed to step S1616.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the special figure 1 reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 reservation is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the digestion of Toku-zu 2 pending is executed with priority over the digestion of Toku-zu 1 pending. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 reservation makes it easier for the player to win a big winning pattern that is more profitable than the lottery based on the special figure 1 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation may be executed with priority over the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation. In addition, the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation and the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation may be performed in the order in which the reservation occurred regardless of the type of special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbols, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has passed (special It is determined whether or not the operation counter=0) (S1701). If the special symbol variation display is not terminated (NO in S1701), the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES in S1701), the special symbol variable display is performed on the special symbol display device 81. is terminated, and a special symbol corresponding to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or losing special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer at step S1602 or step S1609 is stopped and displayed (S1702).

Subsequently, a preset special figure determination time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special figure fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol fluctuation display is finished is output to the buffer. (S1704), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1705), and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbols in the special symbol determination process (S1504), that is, the special symbol determination time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special It is determined whether or not operation counter=0) (S1751). If the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1751), the special symbol determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1751), the current normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF) (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), it proceeds to step S1757, and if it is in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time saving state (the time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time saving state (NO in S1753), it proceeds to step S1757. "1" is subtracted from the value of the time saving remaining number counter that measures the number of times (time saving remaining number of times) (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter (time saving remaining number of times) is not "0" (NO in S1755), proceed to step S1757. YES), the time saving state is shifted to the non-working time saving state (the time saving flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 confirms the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether or not the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. (S1758). If it is not a jackpot pattern (NO in S1758), the special action status is changed to "1" (S1762), the special pattern determination process is finished, and if it is a jackpot pattern (YES in S1758), the gaming state is reset ( The normal game state is set.Specifically, the high probability flag and the time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number counter and the time saving remaining number counter are set to "0" (S1759).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special action status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol determination process. The game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the jackpot symbol type in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104 in the jackpot game preparation process. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening corresponding to the stopped jackpot pattern is in progress is turned on in a predetermined area of the game RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (jackpot game starts) is set according to the type of the jackpot pattern. set the time from when the player is done to the start of one round) in the special action timer. Furthermore, according to the type of the jackpot pattern, an opening command indicating the type of the jackpot pattern is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . The opening command corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol indicates that the jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the stop-displayed jackpot symbol is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 41 to 45. FIG. It should be noted that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. A plurality of processes in the flowchart can be executed in parallel or changed in execution order as appropriate within a range in which the contents of the processes are not inconsistent.

Also, counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the control of the effect by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the RAM 124 for effect. The effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on.

As shown in the figure, in the effect 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. It should be noted that the random numbers for effect determination include various random numbers for determining the contents of effects such as random numbers for stop symbol pattern determination and special figure variation effect pattern determination random numbers, which will be described later.

As an example of a method for updating the determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game 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 production RAM 124 of the production control board 120 (for example, a special figure fluctuation production start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening production start command, a round production start, which will be described later) command, ending effect start command, etc.) 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). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects), and the sub-drive board. Via 162, the frame lamp 53 is lit (executing various effects by light emission), and the board movable body 55k is operated (executing various effects by action). In addition, various productions include a special figure fluctuation production, a jackpot game production (big hit opening production, round production, jackpot ending production), a customer waiting production, an operation production, and a look-ahead production.

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), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed. The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011) and the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) will be described later.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the receive buffer of the effect RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 1ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 first performs input processing (S4101) in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates the first effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the first effect button sensor 40a. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates second effect button switch data based on the detection signal from the second effect button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later so as to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing suitable for the image effect. is output to the sub-drive board 162 . That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs mobile device control processing (S4103). In the movable device control process, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the movable board 55k) in order to drive the movable board 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs timer update processing (S4104). In the timer update process, in order to manage and control the time relating to various predetermined effects, various timers provided in the effect RAM 124, which will be described later, are updated. In this process, the timer provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated by 1 msec.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4105), and ends the 1ms timer interrupt processing.

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. Effect control microcomputer 121, in the 10ms timer interrupt process, first performs a received command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis processing will be described in detail in a first embodiment described later.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, based on the effect content indicated by the special figure fluctuation effect data set in the effect RAM 124, etc., the audio data (data for controlling the output of the sound from the speaker 52) is created and sent to the audio control circuit 161. is output.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data creation processing (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, the light emission data is created based on the effect content indicated by the special figure variation effect data set in the effect RAM 124 and the like.

[Receive command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. FIG. Production control microcomputer 121, in the received command analysis process, first, from the game control board 100 start winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) received or not, in other words, received starting winning command It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If the effect control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES at S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs start winning process in response to the game ball winning the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12. FIG. In the start winning process, the received starting winning command is stored in the starting winning command reserve storage unit 125 in the RAM 124 for performance. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored start winning command and determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit. The look-ahead effect includes, in addition to the pending notice of displaying the pending icon in a special mode, a continuous notice effect performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols. When it is determined to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect.

When the pre-reading effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 outputs a predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out, and the display section 50a of the image display device 50 performs a look-ahead effect using the image. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control according to the content of the prefetch effect indicated by the prefetch effect start command transmitted to the image control board 140 while the image control board 140 is performing the prefetch effect. A sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (performs the prefetching effect by the sound), and the frame lamp 53 is emitted via the sub-drive board 162 (performs the prefetching effect by light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to activate 55k (perform a look-ahead effect by action).

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the design designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the design designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design designation command is not received (NO at S4303), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4305. is stored in the pattern designation command storage unit 126 (S4304).

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command is stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure fluctuation start command is not received (NO in S4305), while proceeding to step S4307, if the special figure fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are determined. , Special figure fluctuation production start processing (S4306) for starting the special figure fluctuation production is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 first stores a special figure fluctuation start command in the special figure fluctuation start command storage unit 127 in the production RAM 124 in the special figure fluctuation production start processing. Next, based on the contents of the stop special figure indicated by the pattern designation command already stored in step S4304 (type of jackpot pattern, loss special figure) and the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, the effect symbol EZ1 to be stopped and displayed to EZ3, and the stop symbol pattern determination table for determining the stop symbol to determine the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special figures and special figure variation patterns. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special figure and the special figure variation pattern. In each stop design pattern determination table, a plurality of production designs EZ1 to EZ3 and small designs KZ1 to KZ3 are provided with random number values for stop design pattern determination (stop design pattern determination) so as to have a predetermined allocation rate (%). value) are distributed. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as the stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number with the selected stop symbol pattern table in the stop symbol pattern determination, and determines the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, data representing the determined performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance. For example, a combination of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that the special figure variation pattern is a reach-less loss variation, so-called "separate eyes". In addition, if the special figure fluctuation pattern is reach and loss fluctuation, the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are the same, and the middle production pattern EZ2 is different from them. A KZ3 combination is selected. Furthermore, if the special figure variation pattern is a big hit variation, a combination of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so that it becomes a so-called "double eye" according to the production mode and the type of the big hit pattern. .

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 selects a special figure fluctuation production pattern in which the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production are associated based on the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the staying production mode and the special figure fluctuation start command. A special figure variation performance pattern determination table for performing special figure variation performance pattern determination to be determined is selected. A plurality of special figure fluctuation effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. In each special figure fluctuation production pattern determination table, one or more special figure fluctuation production pattern has a random number value for special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment (special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment value) are distributed. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number counter as a special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number, and special figure based on the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern judgment random number. Variation performance pattern determination is performed.

In the special figure fluctuation production pattern determination, the production control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired special figure fluctuation production pattern determination random number with the selected special figure fluctuation production pattern table, determines the special figure fluctuation production pattern, and determines. Data representing the special figure variation performance pattern is set in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a special figure variation performance start command indicating the special figure variation performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. - 特許庁

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 receives a predetermined amount from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a special figure variation effect by the image.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation production start command includes information regarding the production flow associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. In addition, in addition to the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed by the image display device 50, the special figure fluctuation production start command includes the special figure fluctuation production by the sound output from the speaker 52, the special figure by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 53 The contents of the figure fluctuation production and the contents of the special figure fluctuation production by the action performed by the board movable body 55k are included.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, while the special figure fluctuation production by the image performed by the image control board 140 is being performed, the special figure fluctuation production contents indicated by the special figure fluctuation production start command transmitted to the image control board 140 In response, output the sound from the speaker 52 through the voice control circuit 161 (execute the special figure fluctuation effect by the sound), and emit the frame lamp 53 through the sub-drive board 162 (special figure by light emission (performs the variation performance), and operates the board movable body 55k (performs the special figure variation performance by the action).

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the special figure fluctuation stop command is stored in the reception buffer. Production control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4307), while proceeding to step S4309, if the special figure fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4307), special figure fluctuation A special figure fluctuation production end process (S4308) for ending the production (stopping the variable display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and the small patterns KZ1 to KZ3 and performing stop display) is performed.

The production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special figure fluctuation stop command in the special figure fluctuation production end processing, and appropriately ends the special figure fluctuation production based on the analysis result (production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 and small pattern KZ1 To stop the fluctuation display of ~KZ3) to set the special figure fluctuation production end command to the output buffer of the production RAM124. When the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect end command, it ends the special figure variation effect being executed (stops the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 being changed).

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command is stored in the reception buffer. If the game state command is not received (NO in S4309), the effect control microcomputer 121 proceeds to step S4311, and if the game state command is received (YES in S4309), the game state command is analyzed. , to specify the game state represented by the game state command, and perform a game state setting process for setting the game state (S4310).

The effect control microcomputer 121 sets a game state flag corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state command in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 in the game state setting process. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “00H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the normal game state. Also, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “01H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the high probability high base game state. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the game state flag “02H” in the game state flag area of the effect RAM 124 if the game state indicated by the game state command is the low probability high base game state.

In step S4311, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO at S4311), it proceeds to step S4313, and if it has received the customer waiting command (YES at S4311), the customer waiting production standby process is performed. (S4312), the received command analysis process ends.

In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect pattern to the start of the customer waiting effect as the customer waiting effect. Set a timer. Note that the effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has passed. output buffer.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), while proceeding to step S4315, if the opening command has been received (YES in S4313), the jackpot associated with the start of the opening of the jackpot game Opening effect start processing is performed (S4314).

The performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command in the jackpot opening performance start processing, and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot opening performance corresponding to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed based on the analysis result. If it is to be executed, the performance content of the jackpot opening performance (jackpot opening performance pattern) is selected, and a jackpot opening performance start command for starting the jackpot opening performance in the selected jackpot opening performance pattern is output from the performance RAM 124. set in the buffer.

In step S4315, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designation command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the round number designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the round number designation command is not received (NO in S4315), while proceeding to step S4317, if the round number designation command is received (YES in S4315), the round production start processing is performed along with the start of the round game. (S4316).

In the round effect start processing, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the round number designation command, determines whether or not to execute the round effect corresponding to the round game to be started from now on, and executes the round effect if it is to be executed. (round performance pattern) is selected, and a round performance start command corresponding to the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command is received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the ending command is stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO at S4317), while ending the received command analysis process, if the ending command has been received (YES at S4317), the jackpot ending effect start processing accompanying the start of the jackpot game ending ( After performing S4318) and effect mode setting processing (S4319), the received command analysis processing ends.

The effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command in the jackpot ending effect start processing, determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending effect according to the ending of the jackpot game to be executed from now on, and executes it. The performance contents of the jackpot ending performance (jackpot ending performance pattern) are selected, and a jackpot ending performance start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance.

In addition, in the effect mode setting process, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the effect mode after the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot pattern indicated by the ending command (the effect mode is set). control).

For example, when the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot pattern A or the jackpot pattern D, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the variable probability production mode suggesting a high probability high base game state. Then, a performance mode flag indicating the variable probability performance mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a variable probability performance mode start command indicating setting of the variable probability performance mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. When the probability variable effect mode start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the background image G120 for probability variation is displayed as the background image, and BGM for probability variation is output as BGM.

When the jackpot pattern indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot pattern B, jackpot pattern C, or jackpot pattern E, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects either a high-probability high-base game state or a low-probability high-base game state. Set a time-saving production mode that is difficult to determine or impossible to determine. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 turns ON the effect mode flag indicating the time saving effect mode in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124, and outputs a time saving effect mode start command indicating that the time saving effect mode is set to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. set to When the time-saving production mode start command set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 is at the timing when the ending ends. , the time saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time saving BGM is output as the BGM.

<First Embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment according to the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment according to the present invention described above. In addition, in the first embodiment, mainly different points from the basic embodiment will be described. In addition, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as in the basic embodiment, or similarly corresponding configurations.

The pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment includes a cross button 42k as operation means that can be operated by the player, in addition to the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. The cross button 42k is also configured to be press-operable, like the first effect button 40k and the second effect button 41k. Further, the cross button 42k is arranged on the upper surface of the upper plate 34 to the left of the first effect button 40k, as shown in FIG.

The cross button 42k is formed with a "cross", and the upper, lower, right, and left portions of the "cross" divided into upper, lower, left, and right parts as a whole are operated upward. They are referred to as a section 42ku, a lower operating section 42kd, a right operating section 42kr, and a left operating section 42kl. Each of the operating portions 42ku, 42kd, 42kr, and 42kl forming the cross button 42k can be independently pressed. In the following description, the upper operation portion 42ku and the lower operation portion 42kd of the cross button 42k are collectively referred to as "up/down button 42k1", and the right operation portion 42kr and left operation portion 42kl of the cross button 42k are collectively referred to as "left and right operation portions." button 42k2”.

The cross button 42k is connected to the cross button sensor 42a. As shown in FIG. 47, the cross button sensor 42a is also connected to the effect control board 120, like the first effect button sensor 40a. The cross button 42k and the cross button sensor 42a are integrally formed, and the combination of the cross button 42k and the cross button sensor 42a is called the "cross button device 42".

The cross button sensor 42a detects which portion of the cross button 42k, specifically which of the upper operation section 42ku, the lower operation section 42kd, the right operation section 42kr, and the left operation section 42kl is pressed. Is possible. More specifically, the cross button sensor 42a includes an upper operating section sensor 42au for detecting an operation on the upper operating section 42ku, a lower operating section sensor 42ad for detecting an operating on the lower operating section 42kd, and a sensor for detecting an operation on the right operating section 42kr. It has a right operating section sensor 42ar that detects an operation and a left operating section sensor 42al that detects an operation to the left operating section 42kl.

When each of the operation section sensors 42au, 42ad, 42ar, and 42al detects an operation to each of the operation sections 42ku, 42kd, 42kr, and 42kl, a signal (upper operation section A detection signal, a lower operation part detection signal, a right operation part detection signal, a left operation part detection signal) is output to the effect control board 120 . In the following, the upper operation part sensor 42au and the lower operation part sensor 42ad of the cross button sensor 42a are collectively referred to as "upper and lower button sensors 42a1", and the right operation part sensor 42ar and the left operation part sensor of the cross button 42k. 42al are collectively referred to as "left/right button sensor 42a2".

In the input process (S4101), the effect control microcomputer 121 receives, in addition to the first effect button switch data and the second effect button switch data, an upper operation portion detection signal from the upper operation portion sensor 42au and a lower operation portion sensor 42ad. When a lower operation part detection signal from , a left operation part detection signal from the left operation part sensor 42al, and a right operation part detection signal from the right operation part sensor 42ar are input, the upper operation part 42ku indicating that the upper operation part 42ku has been operated is input. lower operating section switch data indicating that the lower operating section 42kd has been operated; left operating section switch data indicating that the left operating section 42kl has been operated; and operating section switch data indicating that the right operating section 42kr has been operated. The right operation section switch data shown is created in a predetermined area of the performance RAM. By creating these operating section switch data, the effect control microcomputer 121 recognizes that the operating sections 42ku, 42kd, 42kl, and 42kr have been operated.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment is configured to be able to determine the Toku-zu 1 variation pattern, which was not set in the basic embodiment. In the basic embodiment, L jackpot fluctuation and L loss fluctuation were set, but in the first embodiment, these special figure 1 fluctuation patterns are not set, instead of these, strong L reach jackpot Variation, middle L reach jackpot variation, and weak L reach jackpot variation, strong L reach loss variation, medium L reach loss variation, and weak L reach loss variation are set.

Strong L reach jackpot variation, medium L reach jackpot variation, and weak L reach jackpot variation are special figure 1 variation patterns related to jackpots, and strong L reach loss variation, medium L reach loss variation, and weak L reach loss variation are features related to loss. Figure 1 is a variation pattern.

In addition, the detailed production contents will be described later, but the strong L reach jackpot fluctuation, the medium L reach jackpot fluctuation, the weak L reach jackpot fluctuation, the strong L reach loss fluctuation, the medium L reach loss fluctuation, and the special figure fluctuation production related to the weak L reach loss fluctuation Then, L reach is performed. However, the effect content of the L reach in the first embodiment differs from the effect content of the L reach in the basic embodiment.

In the following, strong L reach jackpot variation, medium L reach jackpot variation, weak L reach jackpot variation, strong L reach loss variation, medium L reach loss variation, and weak L reach loss variation may be collectively referred to as "L reach variation". . In addition, the strong L reach jackpot fluctuation, medium L reach jackpot fluctuation, and weak L reach jackpot fluctuation are collectively referred to as "L reach jackpot fluctuation", and the strong L reach loss fluctuation, medium L reach loss fluctuation, and weak L reach loss fluctuation are referred to as "L reach loss." Sometimes referred to collectively as “variation.”

In addition, from the point of view of the content of the production, the weak L reach jackpot fluctuation and the weak L reach losing fluctuation, the medium L reach jackpot fluctuation and the medium L reach losing fluctuation, and the strong L reach jackpot fluctuation and the strong L reach losing fluctuation each form a paired relationship. ing. Specifically, the L reach has a weak L reach, a medium L reach, and a strong L reach, and the weak L reach is executed in the special figure fluctuation production related to the weak L reach jackpot fluctuation and the weak L reach loss fluctuation, and the medium Medium L reach is executed in the special figure variation performance related to the L reach big hit variation and the medium L reach loss variation, and strong L reach is carried out in the special figure variation performance related to the strong L reach big hit variation and the strong L reach loss variation. Therefore, the weak L reach jackpot fluctuation and the weak L reach losing fluctuation are collectively referred to as "weak L reach fluctuation", and the medium L reach jackpot fluctuation and medium L reach losing fluctuation are collectively referred to as "medium L reach fluctuation", and the strong L reach jackpot fluctuation. The strong L reach loss variation may be collectively referred to as “strong L reach variation”.

FIG. 48 shows a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 48, in the case of a jackpot, the selectivity is high in the order of strong L reach fluctuation>medium L reach fluctuation>weak reach fluctuation, and in the case of losing,weak L reach fluctuation>medium L reach fluctuation>strong reach The selectivity is high in the order of variation. Therefore, it can be said that the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of strong L reach>medium L reach>weak L reach. Also, as shown in FIG. 48, L reach, more specifically, weak reach, medium reach, and strong reach, are performed at the time of a big hit and at the time of a loss. Therefore, the L reach (weak reach, medium reach, and strong reach) is an effect suggesting the possibility of a big win.

Next, the production flow of the main production executed in the special figure fluctuation production related to each L reach fluctuation will be described. Figure 49 (A) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production related to the low L reach big hit fluctuation, Figure 49 (B) is a schematic diagram of the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production related to the low L reach loss fluctuation Figure 49 (C) is a diagram representing a schematic diagram of the production flow of the special figure variation production related to medium L reach jackpot fluctuation, Figure 49 (D) is the production flow of special figure variation production related to medium L reach loss fluctuation A diagram representing a schematic diagram, FIG. 49 (E) is a diagram representing a schematic diagram of the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production related to the strong L reach jackpot fluctuation, FIG. It is a figure showing the schematic diagram of a production|presentation flow.

As shown in FIG. 49 (A) ~ FIG. 49 (F), common to the special figure fluctuation production related to each L reach, first, normal fluctuation is performed, reach is established, and then to N reach Develop. Then, in the special figure variation production related to the weak L reach jackpot variation and the weak L reach loss variation, it develops from N reach to weak L reach. Similarly, in the special figure fluctuation production related to medium L reach jackpot fluctuation and medium L reach loss fluctuation, it develops from N reach to medium L reach, and in the special figure fluctuation production related to strong L reach jackpot fluctuation and strong L reach loss fluctuation, N Develops from reach to strong L reach.

Here, weak L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach will be described. L reach, which is a superordinate concept of weak L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach, is a reach performance that can be developed step by step. The weak L reach is an effect in which the first stage effect is executed, and the L reach ends at the first stage. In medium L reach, the 1st stage production is executed, then the 1st stage develops to the 2nd stage, the 2nd stage production is executed, and the L reach that ends in the 2nd stage is completed. is. In strong L reach, the 1st stage production is executed, then the 1st stage develops to the 2nd stage, the 2nd stage production is executed, the 2nd stage further develops to the 3rd stage, and the 3rd stage This is an effect in which the eye effect is executed and the L reach ends in the third stage.

The production of each stage related to the L reach is associated with a piece of music. Specifically, an effect associated with the song A (song A effect) is executed as the first stage effect, and an effect associated with the song B (song B effect) is executed as the second stage effect. An effect associated with the song C (song C effect) is executed as the stage effect. In the first embodiment, as effects associated with songs A, B, and C, the songs are output from the speaker 52, and the PV (Promotion Video) of the songs is displayed on the display unit 50a.

At the final stage of the performance in each stage, a win-lose fanning effect is executed to incite whether or not to execute a win-lose branching effect that is a branch to determine whether or not the game is a big win. As a result of the win-lose fanning effect, there are "execute win-lose branch effect" and "do not execute win-lose branch effect". If the result of the win-lose fan effect is "execute win-lose branch effect", win-lose branch effect is executed as the final phase of the effect of that stage. On the other hand, if the result of the win-lose fan effect is "do not execute the win-lose branch effect", the effect of the relevant stage is completed, the next stage develops, and the effect of the next stage starts. Therefore, if the result of the win-lose fan effect is "do not execute win-lose branch effect", the win-win effect is executed in the final stage of the stage of the effect. In the following, as a result of this drop fan production, "executing this drop branch effect" is called "success" of this drop fan effect, and "not executing this drop branch effect" is also called "failure" of this drop fan effect. called.

In the weak L reach variation, when the weak L reach is started, as the first step, the music A performance is first executed, and after a predetermined time elapses, the win-defeat performance is executed. Then, the win-lose fan effect becomes successful, and the win-lose branch effect is executed. Here, in the case of the variation of the weak L reach big win, the big win notification performance suggesting the winning of the big win is executed after the winning branch performance, and the stop display of the performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3 showing the big win is performed. On the other hand, in the case of the weak L reach-losing variation, stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing the reach-losing mode is performed after the win-lose branch effect. In this way, the weak L reach is formed from the start of the song A effect until the final stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing a big hit and a reach loss.

In the medium L reach variation, when the medium L reach is started, the music A performance is executed as the first stage, and after a predetermined period of time has passed, the hit-or-lose performance is executed. Then, the disapproval performance becomes a failure, and the performance progresses to the second stage, and the song B performance is started as the second stage performance. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the win-lose fan effect is executed again. Then, the win-lose fan effect becomes successful, and the win-lose branch effect is executed. Here, in the case of medium-L reach big hit variation, the big hit notification effect is executed after the winning/losing branch effect, and the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing the big win is performed. On the other hand, in the case of medium-L reach-losing variation, stop display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a mode showing reach-losing is performed after the win-lose branch production.

In this way, after the music A production is started, the second stage develops into the music B production, and finally, the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing a big win and a ready-to-win losing mode is executed. until it is reached constitutes medium L reach. In addition, the first stage of medium L reach is formed from the start of the song A effect to the end of the first win-lose fan effect. It constitutes the second stage of reach.

In the strong L reach variation, when the strong L reach is started, the music A performance is executed as the first stage, and after a predetermined time elapses, the win-lose performance is executed. Then, the disapproval performance becomes a failure, and the performance progresses to the second stage, and the song B performance is started as the second stage performance. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the win-lose fan effect is executed again. Then, the hit-lack performance becomes a failure again, progressing to the third stage, and the song C performance is started as the third stage performance. Then, while the music C production is being executed, the win-lose divergence production is executed as the final stage without executing the win-lose fanning production. Here, in the case of a strong L-reach big hit variation, a big hit notification effect is executed after the winning/losing branch effect, and the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing the big win is performed. On the other hand, in the case of the strong L reach-losing variation, stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 showing the reach-losing mode is performed after the win-lose branch effect.

In this way, from the start of the music A production to the second stage, then to the third stage, and until the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode of showing a big win and the mode of reaching a losing position is executed, it is strong. Configure the L reach. In addition, the first stage of the strong L reach is formed from the start of the performance of song A to the end of the first win-defeat performance, and from the start of the performance of song B to the end of the second win-defeat performance. constitutes the second stage of the strong L reach, and the period from the start of the song C to the end of the win-lose branch effect constitutes the third stage of the strong L reach.

In the case of weak L reach-losing fluctuation, medium L reach-losing fluctuation, and strong reach-losing fluctuation, after the win-lose branch production, a losing notification production indicating losing is performed, and then stop display of production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in a mode showing reach losing. may be performed.

Next, the fusuma image used in the winning performance will be described. The fusuma image is an image that simulates a fusuma that opens and closes and hides a background image G115 for L reach (background image G115 for L reach), which will be described later. The fusuma image is composed of a pair of left and right fusuma images arranged on the left side when viewed from the front and a right fusuma image arranged on the right side when viewed from the front.

In the first embodiment, three types of fusuma images are provided: a first fusuma image G31, a second fusuma image G32, and a third fusuma image G33. FIG. 50(A) is a diagram showing how the entire first fusuma image G31 is displayed on the display section 50a, and FIG. 50(B) shows a state where the entire second fusuma image G32 is displayed on the display section 50a. FIG. 50C is a diagram showing how the third fusuma image G33 is displayed entirely on the display section 50a.

The first fusuma image G31 is composed of a first left fusuma image G31L arranged on the left side when viewed from the front and a first right fusuma image G31R arranged on the right side when viewed from the front. In the center of the first fusuma image G31 straddling the first left fusuma image G31L and the first right fusuma image G31R, a figure imitating the cross button 42k in plan view is displayed. In other words, at the right end of the first left fusuma image G31L, a figure imitating the left half of the cross button 42k in plan view is displayed, and at the left end of the first right fusuma image G31R, the right half of the cross button 42k in plan view is displayed. A simulated figure is displayed.

The second fusuma image G32 is composed of a second left fusuma image G32L arranged on the left side in front view and a second right fusuma image G32R arranged on the right side in front view. At the center of the second fusuma image G32 straddling the second left fusuma image G32L and the second right fusuma image G32R, a figure imitating the first effect button 40k in plan view is displayed. In other words, at the right end of the second left fusuma image G32L, a figure imitating the first effect button 40k in plan view is displayed, and at the left end of the second right fusuma image G32R, a figure imitating the first effect button 40k in plan view is displayed. A shape is displayed.

The third fusuma image G33 is composed of a third left fusuma image G33L arranged on the left side in front view and a third right fusuma image G33R arranged on the right side in front view. At the center of the third fusuma image G33 straddling the third left fusuma image G33L and the third right fusuma image G33R, a figure imitating the front view second effect button 41k is displayed. In other words, at the right end of the third left fusuma image G33L, a figure imitating the front view second effect button 41k is displayed, and at the left end of the third right fusuma image G33R, a figure imitating the front view second effect button 41k is displayed. A shape is displayed.

50(A), 50(B), and 50(C) are diagrams showing the entirety of the first fusuma image G31, the second fusuma image G32, and the third fusuma image G33. It is not always displayed in this state for 50a. There may be situations where the left fusuma images G31L, G32L, G33L and the right fusuma images G31R, G32R, G33R are separated in the horizontal direction.

Next, specific effects of low L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach will be described. First, the effect of the first stage of L reach, which is performed in common for weak L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach, will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing the appearance of the display section 50a when the first stage of the L reach effect is being performed.

When the L reach is started, first, as shown in FIG. 51(A), the L reach background image G115 is displayed on the entire display unit 50a, and the L reach start suggestion suggesting the start of the L reach is displayed. An image G40 (“Music Reach” in FIG. 51A) is displayed. Note that in the first embodiment, the L reach is an effect associated with music, so the title of the L reach is "music reach". Therefore, the L reach start suggesting image G40 also suggests the title of the L reach with characters.

As soon as the L reach is started and the L reach start suggestion image G40 is displayed, the first stage of the L reach is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51(B), in the display unit 50a, the display content of the L-reach background image G115 is changed to the PV of the song A, and the stay at the first stage is indicated. A first-stage suggestive image G41 ("Song A" in FIG. 51B) indicating the song title (song A) associated with the first-stage effect is displayed. Also, although not shown, when the first stage is started, song A is output from the speaker 52 .

When the first stage is started, the first-stage suggestive image G41 is displayed large in the center of the display section 50a, but immediately after that, as shown in FIG. It shrinks as it moves to . Then, when the music A performance progresses and reaches the final stage of the first stage, a fusuma image appears and a win-defeat performance is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 51(D), the first left fusuma image G31L that moves rightward from the left end of the display section 50a appears (fades in), and the display section 50a moves leftward from the right end of the display section 50a. The first right fusuma image G31R appears (fades in), and both stop before reaching the center in the horizontal direction of the display section 50a so as to be in a separated state. That is, the first fusuma image G31 is held in the state of whether it is closed or not.

After the state of whether or not the first fusuma image G31 shown in FIG. The case of reach is different from the case of medium L reach or strong L reach. In the case of the weak L reach, subsequently, an effect suggesting that the win-lose fanning effect is successful (win-lose fanning success effect) is executed, and then the win-lose branch effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of the medium L reach or the strong L reach, the second stage is developed after an effect (result failure failure effect) is executed to suggest that the win-failure effect is unsuccessful.

Here, the case where the situation shown in FIG. 51(D) is the weak L reach, that is, the case where the L reach ends at the first stage will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the continuation of FIG. 51(D) in the case of the weak L reach effect. Specifically, FIG. 52(A) is a diagram showing how the win-lose success effect is being executed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. FIG. 52(C) is a diagram showing how the win-lose branch effect is executed on the display unit 50a, and is a continuation of FIG. 52(B).

After the winning effect, if it is a weak L reach effect, as shown in FIG. The image G31R moves further to the left, the first left fusuma image G31L and the first right fusuma image G31R abut on the center of the display section 50a in the horizontal direction, and the first fusuma image G31 is completely closed. In other words, the left half of the cross button 42k displayed in the first left fusuma image G31L and the right half of the cross button 42k displayed in the first right fusuma image G31R are united, The portion of the cross button 42k displayed in the first fusuma image G31 is completed.

When the state in which the first fusuma image G31 is completely closed is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, two seconds), the first left fusuma image G31L is opened so that the first fusuma image G31 (fusuma image) is completely opened. moves leftward and disappears (fades out) from the left end side of the display section 50a, and the first right fusuma image G31R moves rightward and disappears (fades out) from the right end side of the display section 50a. When the first left fusuma image G31L and the first right fusuma image G31R (fusuma image) disappear, the win-off success effect ends.

In addition, when the first left fusuma image G31L moves leftward and the first right fusuma image G31R moves rightward, and the first fusuma image G31 is open, as shown in FIG. At this time, the L reach background image G115 related to the PV of the song A reappears, and an image G34 (first operation prompting image G34) prompting the operation of the cross button 42k is displayed, indicating that the operation of the cross button 42k is valid. It becomes a period (first operation valid period). The fact that the first operation prompting image G34 is displayed and the first operation effective period is set constitutes the winning/losing branch effect.

The first operation prompting image G34 includes an image G34a representing the cross button 42k (cross button image G34a) and an image G34b representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the cross button 42k (first pressing operation image G34b: FIG. 52 ( "Press the cross key" in B)), and an image G34c (first operation valid period remaining time image G34c) representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (first operation valid period) related to the operation of the cross button 42k. include.

Note that in the first embodiment, the time from the start to the end of the first operation valid period (first operation valid period) is set to 4 seconds. Further, the first operation valid period remaining time image G34c consists of a linear progress bar, and changes as time passes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the first operation valid period. FIG. 52(C) represents a situation in which the remaining time of the first operation valid period is about 2/3.

Then, when the cross button 42k is operated while the win-lose branch effect in which the first operation prompting image G34 is displayed is being executed, the win-lose branch effect ends. That is, the first operation prompting image G34 is erased when the first operation valid period expires. Then, when the special figure fluctuation display is the weak L reach big hit fluctuation, after the big hit notification performance suggesting the big win is executed according to the operation, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode suggesting the big win are stopped. display is performed. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation display is weak L reach loss fluctuation, stop display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a mode suggesting reach loss is performed according to the operation. FIG. 53(A) is a diagram showing how the big win notification effect is being executed, and FIG. 53(B) is a diagram showing how the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 suggesting a big win is being executed. FIG. 53(C) is a diagram showing a state in which the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a mode suggesting reach-losing is executed.

In the first embodiment, as the jackpot notification effect, the board movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position in a front view, and an effect image G13 accompanying the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display section 50a. (See FIG. 53), but the effect mode of the jackpot notification effect can be changed as appropriate.

It should be noted that when the win-lose branch effect ends, the first-stage effect (music A effect) also ends. That is, the song A is output from the speaker 52 from the start of the first-stage effect to the end of the win-lose branch effect. Also, the PV of the song A is also displayed on the display section 50a from the start of the first-stage effect to the end of the win-lose branch effect, except when the win-lose fan effect is executed and the first fusuma image G31 is displayed. to be displayed.

Next, the case where the situation shown in FIG. 51(D) is medium L reach or strong L reach, that is, the case where L reach does not end at the first stage and progresses to at least the second stage will be described. FIG. 54 is a continuation of FIG. 51(D) in the case of medium L reach or strong L reach. Specifically, FIG. 54(A) is a diagram showing a state in which a win-lose-failure effect is executed as a result of the win-lose-failure effect on the display unit 50a, and FIG. Fig. 54(C) is a diagram showing a state in which the performance of song B is progressing in the display section 50a; It is a diagram showing a state in which the second stage win-defeat effect is being executed.

After the first stage win-lose fan effect, if it is medium L reach or strong L reach, as shown in FIG. , the first left fusuma image G31L and the first right fusuma image G31R, which have been separated, move further in the direction of separation and disappear (fades out). Specifically, the first left fusuma image G31L moves leftward and disappears (fades out), while the first right fusuma image G31R moves rightward and disappears (fades out), and the first fusuma image G31 disappears completely. In other words, the left half of the cross button 42k displayed in the first left fusuma image G31L and the right half of the cross button 42k displayed in the first right fusuma image G31R are not merged, Image G31 is erased.

As soon as the first fusuma image G31 is erased, the second stage of L-reach develops. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54(B), in the display unit 50a, the display content of the L-reach background image G115 is changed to the PV of the song B, and the second-step stay is performed. A second-stage suggestive image G42 ("Song B" in FIG. 54B) indicating the name of the song (song B) associated with the effect of is displayed. Also, although not shown, when the second stage is started, the sound output from the speaker 52 is switched from song A to song B. FIG.

When the second stage is started, the second-stage suggestive image G42 is displayed large in the center of the display section 50a, but immediately after that, as shown in FIG. It shrinks as it moves to . Then, when the music B production progresses and reaches the final stage of the second stage, a fusuma image appears and a win-lack production is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 54(D), the second left fusuma image G32L that moves rightward from the left end of the display unit 50a appears (fades in), and the display unit 50a moves leftward from the right end of the display unit 50a. The second right fusuma image G32R appears (fades in) moving toward and both stop before reaching the center in the left-right direction of the display section 50a so as to be in a separated state. That is, the second fusuma image G32 is held in the state of whether it is closed or not.

After the state of whether or not the second fusuma image G32 shown in FIG. The case of reach and the case of strong L reach are different. In the case of the middle L reach, subsequently, the win-lose success effect is executed, and then the win-lose branch effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of the strong L reach, the game progresses to the 3rd stage after the performance of the win-defeat-failure performance is executed.

Here, the case where the situation shown in FIG. 54(D) is medium L reach, that is, the case where L reach ends at the second stage will be described. FIG. 55 is a continuation of FIG. 54(D) in the case of medium L reach. Specifically, FIG. 55(A) is a diagram showing how the win-lose success effect is executed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 55(B) shows how the win-lose branch effect is executed on the display unit 50a. Fig. 55(C) is a diagram showing how the win-lose branch effect is executed on the display unit 50a, and is a continuation of Fig. 55(B).

After the 2nd stage win-fail performance, if it is middle L reach, as shown in FIG. The second right fusuma image G32R moves further to the left, the second left fusuma image G32L and the second right fusuma image G32R come into contact with each other at the center of the display section 50a in the horizontal direction, and the second fusuma image G32 completely closes. In other words, the left half of the first effect button 40k displayed in the second left fusuma image G32L and the right half of the first effect button 40k displayed in the second right fusuma image G32R are separated. By combining, the portion of the first effect button 40k displayed in the second fusuma image G32 is completed.

When the state in which the second fusuma image G32 is completely closed is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, two seconds), the second left fusuma image G32L is opened so that the second fusuma image G32 (fusuma image) is completely opened. moves leftward and disappears (fades out) from the left end side of the display section 50a, and the second right fusuma image G32R moves rightward and disappears (fades out) from the right end side of the display section 50a. When the second left fusuma image G32L and the second right fusuma image G32R (fusuma image) disappear, the hit-off success effect ends.

Further, when the second left fusuma image G32L moves to the left and the second right fusuma image G32R moves to the right, and the second fusuma image G32 is open, as shown in FIG. Then, the L-reach background image G115 related to the PV of the song B appears again, and the image G35 (second operation prompting image G35) prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k is displayed. The operation becomes valid period (second operation valid period). The fact that the second operation prompting image G35 is displayed and the second operation valid period is set constitutes the win-lose branch effect.

The second operation prompting image G35 includes an image G35a (first effect button image G35a) representing the first effect button 40k and an image G35b (second pressing operation) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the first effect button 40k. Image G35b: "press button" in FIG. 55(B)) and image G35c representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (second operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k (second operation valid period remaining time image G35c).

Note that in the first embodiment, the time from the start to the end of the second operation valid period (the second operation valid period) is set to 4 seconds. Also, the second operation valid period remaining time image G35c consists of an arc-shaped progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the second operation valid period. FIG. 55(C) represents a state in which the remaining time of the second operation valid period is about 2/3.

Then, when the first effect button 40k is operated while the win-lose branch effect in which the second operation prompting image G35 is displayed is being executed, the win-lose branch effect ends. That is, the second operation prompting image G35 is erased when the second operation valid period expires. Then, when the special figure fluctuation display is medium L reach jackpot fluctuation, in response to the operation, in the same way as in the case of weak L reach jackpot fluctuation, after the jackpot notification effect suggesting a jackpot is executed (Fig. 53 (A)), and stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 suggesting a big win is performed (see FIG. 53(B)). On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation display is medium L reach loss fluctuation, in response to the operation, as in the case of weak L reach loss fluctuation, the stop display of production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in a manner suggesting reach loss is performed ( See FIG. 53(C)).

Next, the case where the situation shown in FIG. 54(D) is the strong L reach, that is, the case where the L reach does not end at the second stage and progresses to the third stage will be described. FIG. 56 is a continuation of FIG. 54(D) in the case of strong L reach. Specifically, FIG. 56(A) is a diagram showing how the win-lose failure effect is executed as a result of the second-stage win-lose fan effect on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 56(B) shows the display unit 50a. 56(C) is a diagram showing how the music C presentation progresses on the display section 50a.

After the 2nd stage win-fail performance, if it is a strong L reach, as shown in FIG. The image G32R moves further away and disappears (fades out). Specifically, the second left fusuma image G32L moves leftward and disappears (fades out), while the second right fusuma image G32R moves rightward and disappears (fades out), and the second fusuma image G32 disappears completely. In other words, the left half portion of the first effect button 40k displayed in the second left fusuma image G32L and the right half portion of the first effect button 40k displayed in the second right fusuma image G32R are not combined. , the second fusuma image G32 is erased.

As soon as the second fusuma image G32 is erased, it progresses to the third stage of the L reach. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56(B), in the display unit 50a, the display content of the L-reach background image G115 is changed to the PV of the song B, and the third-step stay is performed. A third stage suggestive image G43 (“Song C” in FIG. 56B) indicating the name of the song (Song C) associated with the effect of is displayed. Also, although not shown, when the third stage is started, the sound output from the speaker 52 is switched from song B to song C. FIG.

When the third stage is started, the third stage suggestive image G43 is displayed large in the center of the display section 50a, but immediately after that, as shown in FIG. It shrinks as it moves to . Then, when the music C performance progresses and reaches the final stage of the third stage, the win-lose divergence performance is executed without executing the win-lose fanfare performance. This is because the third stage is the final stage of the L reach, and the L reach does not develop further.

FIG. 57(A) is a diagram showing the state immediately before the win-lose branch effect on the display unit 50a, FIG. FIG. 57C) is a diagram showing how the win-lose branch effect is progressing on the display section 50a, and is a continuation of FIG. 57(B).

Immediately before the win-lose branch effect, for example, as shown in FIG. The third left fusuma image G33L that moves toward the left appears (fades in), and the third right fusuma image G33R that moves leftward from the right end of the display section 50a appears (fades in). Subsequently, both of them do not stop so as to be in a separated state before reaching the center of the left and right direction of the display unit 50a as in the case of the winning performance, but the third left as it is like the successful winning performance. The fusuma image G33L and the third right fusuma image G33R abut on the center of the display section 50a in the horizontal direction, and the third fusuma image G33 is completely closed. In other words, the left half of the second effect button 41k displayed in the separated third left fusuma image G33L and the right half of the second effect button 41k displayed in the third right fusuma image G33R are separated. By combining, the part of the second effect button 41k displayed in the third fusuma image G33 is completed.

As soon as the third fusuma image G33 is completely closed, as shown in FIG. It changes (sublimes) to the prompting image G36 (third operation prompting image G36), and the operation of the second effect button 41k becomes valid period (third operation valid period), and the fusuma main body of the third fusuma image G33 The L-reach background image G115 related to the song C appears while the portion gradually disappears. The fact that the third operation prompting image G36 is displayed and the third operation effective period is set constitutes the win-lose branch effect.

When the state in which the third fusuma image G33 is completely closed is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, two seconds), the third left fusuma image G33L is opened so that the third fusuma image G33 (fusuma image) is completely opened. moves leftward and disappears (fades out) from the left end side of the display section 50a, and the third right fusuma image G33R moves rightward and disappears (fades out) from the right end side of the display section 50a. When the third left fusuma image G33L and the third right fusuma image G33R (fusuma image) disappear, the win-lose branch suggestion rendering ends.

Further, when the third left fusuma image G33L moves leftward and the third right fusuma image G33R moves rightward, and the third fusuma image G33 is open, as shown in FIG. , the L-reach background image G115 relating to the PV of the song C appears again, and an image G36 (third operation prompting image G36) prompting the operation of the second effect button 41k is displayed, and the second effect button 41k is pressed. The operation becomes valid period (third operation valid period). The fact that the third operation prompting image G36 is displayed and the third operation effective period is set constitutes the win-lose branch effect.

The third operation prompting image G36 includes an image G36a (second effect button image G36a) representing the second effect button 41k and an image G36b (third pressing operation) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the second effect button 41k. Image G36b: Image G36c representing the remaining time of the operation effective period (third operation effective period) related to the operation of the second effect button 41k (“Push the bat in” in FIG. 57B) (Remaining third operation effective period and time image G36c).

Note that in the first embodiment, the time from the start to the end of the third operation valid period (third operation valid period) is set to 4 seconds. In addition, the remaining time image G36c of the third operation valid period consists of a circular progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the third operation valid period. Note that FIG. 57(C) represents a state in which the remaining time of the third operation valid period is about 2/3.

Then, when the second effect button 41k is operated while the win-lose branch effect in which the third operation prompting image G36 is displayed is being executed, the win-lose branch effect ends. That is, the third operation prompting image G36 is erased when the third operation valid period expires. Then, if the special figure fluctuation display is a strong L reach jackpot fluctuation, in response to the operation, in the same way as in the case of a weak L reach jackpot fluctuation, etc., after the jackpot notification effect that suggests a jackpot is executed (Fig. 53(A)), the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 suggesting a big win is performed (see FIG. 53(B)). On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation display is strong L reach losing fluctuation, according to the operation, stop display of production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 in a mode suggesting reach losing is performed in the same manner as in the case of weak L reach losing fluctuation etc. (See FIG. 53(C)).

In the examples described with reference to FIGS. 51 to 57, the first-stage win-lose effect is executed using the first fusuma image G31, and the first-stage win-lose branch effect uses the first fusuma image G31. indicates that the operation effective period related to the cross button 42k occurs, and the first operation prompting image G34 prompting the operation of the cross button 42k is displayed. In addition, the second-stage win-lose fan effect is executed using the second fusuma image G32, and in the second-stage win-lose branch effect, the operation valid period related to the first effect button 40k indicated by the second fusuma image G32 is A second operation prompting image G35 prompting the operation of the first effect button 40k is displayed. Furthermore, the third-stage win-lose branch suggestion effect is executed using the third fusuma image G33. is generated, and the third operation prompting image G36 prompting the operation of the second effect button 41k is displayed. However, the win-lose fanning effect (win-lose branch suggesting effect) and win-lose branch effect of each stage, and the types of operation means are not limited to these. Win-lose effect (win-lose branch suggestion effect) and win-lose branch effect of each stage, and the type of operation means are determined by the operation means type determination described later.

Next, an example of main control and processing for performing weak L reach, medium L reach, strong L reach, etc. including win-lose effect and win-lose branch effect will be described. However, since the explanation of these control and processing is an example, the control and processing for performing weak L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach, including winning and dropping effects and branching effects, are limited to the following examples. and may be changed as appropriate. In addition, for the sake of convenience, the description of an example of the main control and processing for performing weak L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach, including hit-drop fanning effects and hit-drop branch effects, is for the sake of convenience. It is assumed that it is included in the agitation production.

Basic or comprehensive control and processing for performing weak L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach, including hit-drop effect and hit-drop branch effect, are performed by the game control microcomputer 101 and the effect control microcomputer 121. done.

When the special figure fluctuation start command is received, the production control microcomputer 121, in the special figure fluctuation production start process (S4306), based on the received special figure fluctuation start command, special figure fluctuation showing the production contents of the special figure fluctuation production A performance pattern is determined, and a special figure variation performance start command designating execution of the special figure variation performance of the special figure variation performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.例文帳に追加Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121, if the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command is weak L reach jackpot fluctuation, executes the special figure fluctuation production of the production flow shown in FIG. is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for production. Similarly, the effect control microcomputer 121, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command is weak L reach losing fluctuation, medium L reach jackpot fluctuation, medium L reach losing fluctuation, strong L reach jackpot fluctuation, and strong L If it is reach loss fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation production start command which designates executing the special figure fluctuation production of the production flow shown in FIGS. The special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004). When the image control board 140 receives the special figure variation effect start command, based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the game control board 100 indicated by the special figure variation effect start command, FIG. F) to execute the special figure fluctuation production of the production flow shown.

In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special figure fluctuation start command is the L reach fluctuation, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the production contents of the hit-drop fan production and the hit-drop branch production. The performance contents of win-lose fan effect and win-lose branch effect are associated with the types of operation means (cross button 42k, first effect button 40k, second effect button 41k), and are determined for each stage number of L reach.

Here, as described above, except for the final stage related to each L reach, the win-lose branch effect is not executed, and only the win-lose fan effect is executed. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the type of operation means to be associated with the win-defeat effect except for the final stage related to each L reach. On the other hand, in the final stage related to each L reach, win-lose fan effect and hit-lose branch effect are executed, and win-lose branch effect is executed by the type of operation means associated with win-lose fan effect. In other words, the win-lose effect of the type of operation means that can be operated in the win-lose branch effect is executed. In any case, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the same type of operating means for both the win-lose fan effect and the win-lose branch effect.

The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the type of operation means to be associated with the win-lose fan effect and the win-lose divergence effect related to the first stage in the case of the weak L reach variation. In addition, in the case of medium-L reach fluctuation, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the type of operation means associated with the win-lose effect related to the first stage, and the operation means associated with the win-lose effect and win-lose divergence effect related to the second stage. determine the type of In addition, in the case of the strong L reach fluctuation, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the type of operation means associated with the win-defeat effect related to the first stage, the type of operation means associated with the win-defeat effect related to the second stage, The type of operation means to be associated with the win-lose fan effect and the win-lose branch effect relating to the third stage is determined.

The effect control microcomputer 121 determines the effect contents of the win-lose effect and the win-lose branch effect of each stage of L reach, ie, the type of operation means, by determining the type of operation means. The operation means type determination is performed for each stage of the L reach. Hereinafter, the operation means type determination related to the first stage is referred to as "first stage operation means type determination", the operation means type determination related to the second stage is referred to as "second stage operation means type determination", and the third stage is referred to as "third stage operation means type determination". Therefore, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs 1st step operation means classification determination based on a special figure fluctuation pattern, when it is weak L reach fluctuation. Moreover, the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control performs 1st stage operation means classification determination and 2nd stage operation means determination based on a special figure variation pattern, when it is middle L reach variation. In addition, the production control microcomputer 121, in the case of strong L reach fluctuation, based on the special figure fluctuation pattern, first stage operation means type determination, second stage operation means type determination, and third stage operation means determination conduct.

The first stage operation means type determination is executed based on the first stage operation means type determination table. The second stage operation means type determination is executed based on the second stage operation means type determination table. The third stage operation means type determination is executed based on the third stage operation means type determination table. Each operating means type determination table is provided for each special figure variation pattern. As shown in FIGS. 58(A) to 58(C), in each operation means type determination table, each operation means type (cross button 42k/first effect button 40k/second effect button 41k) is a predetermined It is configured to be selected with selectivity.

Here, according to the first-stage operating means type determination table, the selection rate of the cross button 42k is remarkably high in any special figure variation pattern. According to the second-stage operation means type determination table, the selection rate of the first effect button 40k is outstandingly high in any special figure variation pattern. According to the third-stage operating means type determination table, the selection rate of the second effect button 41k is remarkably high in any special figure variation pattern. As for the cross button 42k, when compared with the same special figure variation pattern, the selection rate is in the order of the first stage operation means type determination table> second stage operation means type determination table> third stage operation means type determination table. is high. On the other hand, with respect to the second effect button 41k, when compared with the same special figure variation pattern, the order of the third stage operation means type determination table>second stage operation means type determination table>first stage operation means type determination table High selectivity.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 performs all the operation means type determinations for the special figure variation pattern, it sets a win-defeat performance start command indicating the determination result in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 . The win-lose effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004). When the image control board 140 receives the winning performance start command, it executes the winning performance indicated by the winning performance start command based on the special figure variation performance indicating the performance flow received before. Furthermore, the image control board 140 continues to start the win-lose branch effect in response to the end of the win-lose fan effect of the final stage related to the L reach.

In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets the win-lose fan effect start command in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124, and then starts measuring the timing for generating the operation valid period related to the win-lose branch effect in the special figure variation performance. . The measurement of the timing for generating the operation effective period related to the win-lose branch performance is performed by setting a win-lose branch performance start time measurement flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 124 for performance, and starting the win-lose branch performance after the special figure fluctuation performance is started. This is done by setting the time until (starting time of win-lose branch effect) in a timer for win-lose branch effect.

Hit drop branch effect start time is set in advance in association with the type of L reach, in other words, the special figure variation pattern. This is because the winning/losing branch effect is performed at the final stage of each L reach, and the final stage differs depending on the type of the L reach. In the case of weak L reach fluctuation, the hit drop branch production starts with the end of the first stage hit drop fan production, and in the case of medium L reach fluctuation, the hit drop with the end of the second step hit drop fan production. The start time of the win-lose branch effect is set so that the win-lose branch effect starts with the end of the win-lose fan effect of the third stage in the case of the strong L reach fluctuation.

In addition, the timer for hitting/falling branch effect is provided in the effect RAM 124, and is updated by subtracting 1 ms in the timer update process of step S4104 in the 1 ms timer interrupt process. Therefore, when the win-lose branch effect start time measurement flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the timer for win-lose branch effect is 0 after step S4203, for example. When it is determined that the timer is 0, the win-lose branch effect start time measurement flag is turned OFF, and next, measurement of the timing for ending the operation effective period related to the win-lose branch effect is started. The timing for ending the operation valid period related to the win-lose branch effect can be measured by setting the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124 and setting the win-lose branch effect end time in the timer for win-lose branch effect. conduct.

In the first embodiment, the end time of the winning branch production is uniformly set regardless of the type of L reach, and is stored in the production ROM 123 in association with the special figure variation pattern. In the first embodiment, the winning/losing branch presentation end time is set to 4 seconds regardless of the type of L reach variation. It should be noted that the end time of the win-lose branch effect corresponds to the above-described first operation valid time, second operation valid time, and third operation valid time. That is, the end time of the win-lose branch effect is the maximum remaining time at the start of the valid operation period. It is the elapsed time until the operation valid period expires when the operation is not performed.

The timer for winning/losing branch effect for measuring the ending time of winning/losing branch effect is also updated by subtracting 1 ms in the timer updating process of step S4104 in the 1 ms timer interrupt process. Therefore, when the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the timer for win-lose branch effect is 0 after step S4203, for example. When it is determined that the timer is 0, the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag is turned OFF, that is, the operation effective period of the operating means is terminated according to the lapse of the operation effective end time, and the result of the win-lose branch effect is displayed. A win-lose branch effect result notification command designating notification is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. Here, if it is a big hit variation, a win-lose branch performance result notification command (jackpot hit-loss branch performance result notification command) indicating a big win is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124, and if it is a loss variation, it is a loss. A winning/losing branch effect result notification command (losing/losing branch effect result notifying command) indicating that is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 . That is, the hit/drop branch effect result notification command includes a jackpot hit/drop branch effect result notification command in the case of a big hit and a losing hit/drop branch effect result notification command in the case of a loss.

Also, the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag is associated with the type of operating means (the cross button 42k, the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k) that becomes the operation valid period in the win-lose branch effect. That is, the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag includes a win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag (cross button measurement flag) indicating that the end time is being measured with respect to the operation valid period of the cross button 42k, and the first effect Win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag (first effect button measurement flag) indicating that the end time is measured with respect to the operation effective period of the button 40k, and the end time with respect to the operation effective period of the second effect button 41k There is a hit-drop branch effect end time measurement flag (second effect button measurement flag) that indicates that the is being measured. The effect control microcomputer 121 sets any one of the cross button measurement flag, the first effect button measurement flag, and the second effect button measurement flag based on the determination result of the operation means type determination in the final stage related to the type of L reach. set one. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the win-lose branch production end time measurement flag related to the type of operation means indicated by the determination result of the first stage operation means type determination when it is a weak L reach fluctuation, In the case of L reach variation, set the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag related to the type of operation means indicated by the determination result of the second stage operation means type determination, and in the case of strong L reach variation, the third stage operation A win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag is set according to the type of operation means indicated by the determination result of the means type determination.

Then, when the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the operation means of the type indicated by the measurement flag is operated after step S4203, for example. When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the operation means of the type indicated by the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag is operated, it turns off the win-lose branch effect end time measurement flag and clears the win-lose branch effect timer. The effective period of operation of the operating means is terminated in accordance with the operation, and a win-lose branch presentation result notification command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for presentation. Even in this case, if it is a big hit variation, a hit-loss branch performance result notification command (jackpot hit-loss branch performance result notification command) indicating a big win is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124, and if it is a loss variation, it is a loss. A winning/losing branch effect result notification command (losing/losing branch effect result notifying command) indicating that there is is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 .

The jackpot hit/drop branch effect result notification command or the losing hit/drop branch effect result notification command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by command transmission processing (S4004). When the image control board 140 receives the jackpot hit-lost branch effect result notification command, the image control board 140 executes the jackpot notification effect for a predetermined time, and then temporarily stops display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode showing the jackpot until the special figure fluctuation effect end processing is performed. is executed, the temporary stop display is completely stopped and confirmed. On the other hand, when the image control board 140 receives the losing hit-losing branch effect result notification command, the temporary stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the mode showing the reach loss is performed until the special figure fluctuation effect end processing is performed, and then the temporary stop display is performed. Completely stop and confirm the stop display.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the winning/losing branch effect that determines whether or not the jackpot is achieved, the operation of the cross button 42k, the first effect button 40k, and the second effect button 41k is performed. The period during which the operation of the means is valid (operation valid period) is reached, and the image prompting the operation of the operation means in which the operation becomes valid (operation promotion image: first operation promotion image G34, second operation promotion image G35, third operation promotion image G34, second operation promotion image G35, third operation promotion image Image G36) is displayed. The display of the operation prompting image constitutes an effect (hereinafter referred to as an "operation effect") for prompting the user to operate the operation means related to the operation effective period. That is, the win-lose branch effect is also an operation effect for prompting the operation of the operating means whose operation is valid in the effect. Therefore, in the case of a big win, when the operation means of the type prompted by the operation performance is operated in the operation performance, the big win notification performance is executed.

In addition, since the win-lose branch effect constitutes the operation effect, the win-lose instigation effect for inciting whether or not the win-lose branch effect will be executed constitutes the effect for inciting whether or not the operation effect will be executed. can. Furthermore, in the final result, it is suggested that the fusuma image will be closed and the hit-drop branch effect will be executed, or the fusuma image will be closed or not. Since it is suggested that it will not be executed, a production that suggests whether or not the operation production will be executed as a result of the production after inciting whether or not the inciting effect and the branch production will be executed (hereinafter referred to as "suggestion It can be said that it is "directing").

Then, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, whether or not an operation performance prompting the operation of the operation means is executed in the L reach, which suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player. In some cases, a suggestive performance suggesting whether or not is executed, and when it is suggested that the operation performance is executed in the suggestive performance, the operation performance is executed, and when the operation means is operated in the operation performance, the jackpot is won. When the notification performance is executed and it is suggested that the operation performance is not executed in the suggestion performance, the L-reach continues and progresses to the next stage without the operation performance being executed. In a general game machine, a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the operation effect will be executed suggests that the operation effect will be executed, and when the operation means is operated in the operation effect, a jackpot notification effect or a notice While the performance or the chance up is performed, if it is suggested that the operation performance is not executed, it will be lost as it is, or the next performance will proceed without the advance notice performance or the chance up. It is not desirable to suggest that the performance is not executed, but if the operation performance is not executed in the suggestive performance, the L reach continues to develop to the next stage, so it is novel and unexpected for the player. A certain performance can be provided to improve amusement in the game.

In addition, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of weak reach < medium reach < strong reach. That is, as the number of stages related to L reach increases, the degree of expectation for a big hit increases. Here, considering that the L reach will develop to the next stage when it is suggested that the operation production (hit-fail branch production) is not executed in the suggestion production (hit-failure production), the operation production is executed in the suggestion production. The degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when it is suggested that the operation effect is not executed than when it is suggested that it will be performed. As a result, the player expects that the operation effect will not be executed in the suggestive effect, which is the opposite of the general suggestive effect. and can be given a sense of surprise.

Furthermore, as the number of stages related to the L reach increases, the degree of expectation for the big win increases, so that the second suggestion effect is more effective than the case where the first suggestion effect suggests that the operation effect is not executed. When it is suggested that it will not be executed, the expectation of the jackpot is higher. Therefore, it is possible to give sharpness to the suggestive effect and prevent the effect of the suggestive effect from deteriorating. In addition, it is suggested that the operation performance is executed in the second suggestion performance rather than the case where the operation means is operated in the operation performance that is executed after the first suggestion performance is suggested. The degree of expectation for a big win is higher when the operation means is operated in the operation effect that has been executed. Therefore, even if the player is suggested to execute the operation performance in the second suggestion performance, the player can continue to expect a big win.

In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, in the L reach that suggests whether or not to enter the jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the winning/falling branch that is the branch point of whether or not to enter the jackpot gaming state An effect is executed, and in the win-lose branch effect, an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means (the cross button 42k, the first effect button 40k, or the second effect button 41k) is valid occurs, and the operation means is activated during the operation valid period. When it is operated, it suggests whether or not it will be in a jackpot game state, and before the win-lose branch effect, a win-lose fan effect suggesting whether the win-lose branch effect will be executed is executed, and the win-lose fan effect is performed. When it is suggested that the branching effect is to be executed, the win-lose branching effect is executed, and when the win-lose fan effect is executed in the first stage (first stage or second stage) in the L reach, and in the first stage in the L reach. There is a case where the win-lose effect is executed in the second step (second step or third step) after . Since the hit/drop branch effect becomes a branch point as to whether or not the jackpot game state is entered, basically, the L reach ends at the hit/drop branch effect. That is, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the L reach advances to the first stage and the win-lose branch effect in which the operation of the operating means is effective is executed, and the L reach is from the first stage There is a case where the win-lose branch effect is executed in which the operation of the operation means becomes effective after proceeding to the second step. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the L reach from becoming monotonous and suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a cross button 42k, a first effect button 40k, and a second effect button 41k as operation means. And, as described above, according to the first-stage operating means type determination table, the selection rate of the cross button 42k is remarkably high in any special figure variation pattern. According to the second-stage operation means type determination table, the selection rate of the first effect button 40k is outstandingly high in any special figure variation pattern. According to the third-stage operating means type determination table, the selection rate of the second effect button 41k is remarkably high in any special figure variation pattern. Considering that the higher the number of stages of the L reach, the higher the expectation of a big win, the type of operation means in which the operation effective period occurs in the win-lose branch effect is the cross button 42k<first effect button 40k<second In the order of the production button 41k, there is a high degree of expectation for a big win suggested by execution of a win-lose branch production in which an operation effective period related to the operation means is generated. As a result, the operation of the operation means is more advantageous for the player when the win-lose branch effect is executed in the second step after the first step than when the win-lose branch effect is executed in the first step. periods are likely to occur. Therefore, even if the win-lose branch effect is not executed in the first stage, the player can continue to have expectations for the big win game state. Rather, it is possible to increase the expectation for the big win game state by not executing the win-lose branch effect in the first stage.

Furthermore, the win-lose fan effect in the second stage is executed when it is suggested that the win-lose branch effect is not executed in the win-lose fan effect in the first stage, so the win-lose branch effect is performed in the win-lose fan effect in the first step. Even if it is suggested that the performance will not be executed, the player can maintain the expectation for the big win game state. Rather, it is possible to increase the expectation for the jackpot game state by suggesting that the win-lose branch effect is not executed in the win-lose fan effect in the first stage.

In the win-lose branch effect, the first win-lose branch effect (display of the first operation prompting image G34) suggesting that the operation valid period related to the cross button 42k has occurred, and the operation valid related to the first effect button 40k. A second win-lose split effect (display of the second operation prompting image G35) suggesting that a period has occurred, and a third effect suggesting that an operation effective period related to the second effect button 41k has occurred. There is a win-lose branch effect (display of the third operation promotion image G36), and the win-lose branch effect (first sliding door image G31) suggests whether or not the first win-lose branch effect is executed. ) and the second hit-dropping effect that suggests whether or not the second hit-dropping effect is executed (hit-dropping effect using the second fusuma image G32), and the third hit-dropping effect. There is a third hit-fail effect (hit-fail effect using the third fusuma image G33) that suggests whether or not to be executed, suggesting that the first hit-fail effect will be executed in the first hit-fail effect. When it is done, the first win-lose branching effect is executed, and when it is suggested that the second win-lose branching effect is executed in the second win-losing effect, the second win-lose branching effect is executed, and the third win-falling effect is executed. When it is suggested that the third winning/losing branch effect is to be executed, the third winning/losing branch effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player's heart throb from the stage of the win-lose fan effect, which is the stage before the win-lose divergence effect.

7. Modified Example of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described below.

In the first embodiment, three operation means of the cross button 42k, the first effect button 40k, and the second effect button 41k are used as the operation means related to the operation effect and the suggestive effect. An operation effect and a suggestive effect may be executed by the operation means. Also, even if some or all of these three operating means and another type of operating means, or a plurality of other operating means different from these three operating means are used, the operation effect and suggestion effect may be executed. good.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the slamming effect can be executed multiple times in L reach, but it may be configured to be executable multiple times in other reach effects such as SP reach and N reach. Furthermore, not only the ready-to-win effect, but also the normal fluctuation or the effect that may bring about a game state advantageous to the player without the ready-to-win effect may be configured so that the win-defeat effect can be executed a plurality of times.

In addition, this drop fan effect is executed in a special figure variation effect based on the special figure variation start command based on the special figure variation start command including the jackpot determination result and the special figure variation pattern, but based on other commands Therefore, it may be configured to be executed at another execution timing. For example, based on the opening command, in the jackpot game effect based on the command, the win-lose fan effect may be configured to be executable a plurality of times. In this case, when the operation means is operated in the hit-drop branch effect that is executed with the suggestion that the hit-drop branch effect is executed in the hit-drop fan effect, for example, it is expected that the high probability state or the time saving state will be reached after the jackpot game. An effect for notifying or an effect for notifying that the round game is further continued may be performed.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, in the L reach, when the win-lose effect is executed a plurality of times, the content of the win-lose effect (type of operation means) for each time is determined by independent determination. For each type of reach, in other words, for each number of suggestive effects to be executed in L reach, a plurality of patterns (scenarios) of types of operation means to be associated with each win-fail effect are set, and the pattern is determined by judgment. You can Further, in the first embodiment, for example, at the time of the first win-lose effect, the win-lose effect is executed to suggest the first effect button 40k or the second effect button 41k having a higher expectation for a big win than the cross button 42k. In addition, a win-lose performance suggesting the cross button 42k may be executed during the second win-loss performance. In addition, during the second win-lose performance, a win-lose performance suggesting a second performance button 41k having a higher expectation for a big win than the first performance button 40k is executed, and during the third win-loss performance, a win-lose performance is executed. In some cases, a win-win effect suggesting the 1 effect button 40k is executed. In other words, a phenomenon of so-called “lowering” may occur. Therefore, in order to avoid such a phenomenon, for example, when determining the production content (type of operation means) of the second and subsequent win-lose performance, the production content (operation means type) may be regulated so that the performance content (type of operation means) is higher than the degree of expectation for a big win suggested by the type).

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the L reach, the win-lose effect is executed at most three times, but the maximum number of times the win-lose effect is executed may be set to two times or four times or more. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, as the content of the performance of the performance, the performance mode of the performance is composed of a fusuma image suggesting the type of operation means, and the type of operation means is directly associated with the performance of the performance. If it is suggested that the win-lose branch effect will be executed in the win-lose fan effect, the win-lose branch effect in which the operation effective period of the operation means directly associated with the win-lose effect occurs is executed, but the win-lose branch effect is executed. The type of operation means does not have to be directly associated with the fanning effect. For example, one type of effect mode of the win-win effect may be configured. In addition, the operation means is not displayed on the fusuma image related to the hit-drop effect, and "white", "green", and "red" are provided as the colors of the fusuma image. When execution of a branch effect is suggested, there is the highest possibility that a win-lose branch effect in which the operation effective period of the cross button 42k occurs is executed, and if it is "green", a win-lose branch effect is executed. is suggested, there is the highest possibility of a win-lose branch effect in which the operation valid period of the first effect button 40k occurs. The probability of the win-lose branch effect occurring during the effective period of operation of the effect button 41k may be maximized. In other words, it may be configured such that the type of operation means is indirectly associated with the winning performance.

Also, the contents of the L reach (weak L reach, medium L reach, and strong L reach), win-lose fan effect, and win-lose branch effect are not limited to those in the first embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the winning effect may be executed using the first operation prompting image G34 to the third operation prompting image G36 in a manner corresponding to the first fusuma image G31 to the third fusuma image G33.

In the pachinko game machine PY1 or the like, the display unit 50a is used to variably display the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in order to notify the result of the special figure lottery. (Slot machine)”, a special figure lottery result may be notified by arranging a drum on which a pattern is displayed and by variably displaying the drum.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 or the like, the big winning hole 14 can be opened in the jackpot game, but other than the big winning hole 14, a winning area that can be opened in the jackpot game may be provided.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 or the like, when a specific jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always progresses in a high-probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions for the high-probability state may be changed. For example, in addition to the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and into which game balls can enter when opened is provided at a position where the game balls can reach in the game area 6, and a second big winning device is provided at a position where the game balls can reach. In a predetermined round game, when the game ball that has entered the second big winning device by opening the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side thereof, a high probability state occurs with the end of the big winning game. may be set.

In this case, for example, a specific jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern that makes it easy to set a high probability state) that the second big winning device opens for an easy time (for example, 29.5 seconds), and the second big winning device A non-specific jackpot pattern (jackpot pattern that makes it difficult to set a high probability state) that opens for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. In addition, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the winning game balls can pass, and a distribution device for distributing the game balls to the specific area and the non-specific area is provided. Although the opening time of the second big prize device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second big prize device and the operation mode of the sorting device makes it easy to set the high probability state and the high probability state. It is also possible to provide a jackpot pattern that is difficult to set.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 or the like, the game control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the presentation control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As shown by 120, the control of the game and the control of the presentation are performed by different substrates, but they may be configured to be performed by one substrate. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as arrange ball machines and mammoth ball game machines, reel-type game machines (so-called "slot machines"), and the like.

8. Inventions Disclosed in the Aforedescribed Embodiments The following inventions A to B are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the descriptions of the inventions A to B, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations and the reference numerals used in the drawings in the above-described embodiments of the invention are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A4 below, and invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B4 below.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The game machine according to invention A1 is
In a gaming machine that may execute a specific effect (L reach) that suggests the possibility of an advantageous gaming state (jackpot gaming state, high probability state, time saving state) that is advantageous to a player,
Provided with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
In the specific effect, a suggestive effect (hit-lose instigation) that suggests whether or not an operation effect (win-lose branch effect) prompting the operation of the operation means (cross button 42k, first effect button 40k, second effect button 41k) will be executed. directing) may be executed,
When the operation effect is suggested to be executed in the suggestion effect, the operation effect is executed, and when the operation means is operated in the operation effect, a predetermined effect (jackpot notification effect) is executed,
The game machine is characterized in that, when the suggestion performance suggests that the operation performance is not executed, the specific performance is continued without the operation performance being executed.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The possibility of the advantageous game state is higher when the suggestive effect suggests that the operation performance will not be executed than when the suggestive effect suggests that the operation performance will be executed. A gaming machine characterized by:

8-1-3. Invention A3
The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The effect executing means may further execute the suggestive effect when the specific effect is continued,
When the second suggestive performance suggests that the operation performance is not executed, the advantageous game state is reached more than when the first suggestive performance suggests that the operation performance is not executed. A game machine characterized by a high possibility of becoming.

8-1-4. Invention A4
The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The operation effect is executed in the second suggesting effect more than when the operation means is operated in the operation effect which is executed after the first suggesting effect suggests that the operation effect be executed. A game machine characterized in that the possibility of entering the advantageous game state is higher when the operation means is operated in the operation performance executed with the suggestion that

8-2-1. Invention B1
The game machine according to invention B1 is
In a gaming machine that may execute a specific performance (L reach) that suggests whether or not an advantageous gaming state (jackpot gaming state, high probability state, time saving state) that is advantageous to a player will occur,
In the specific effect, a branch effect (win-lose branch effect) is executed as a branch point for determining whether or not the advantageous game state is reached,
Provided with production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
In the branch effect, an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means (the cross button 42k, the first effect button 40k, the second effect button 41k) is valid is generated, and when the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, Suggesting whether or not the advantageous gaming state will occur,
When the branch performance is executed in the first stage of the specific performance, and when the branch performance is not executed in the first stage of the specific performance, the branch performance is executed in the second stage after the first stage. A game machine characterized by having when to do and when to do.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The operation means includes first operation means (cross button 42k, first effect button 40k) and second operation means (first effect button 40k, second effect button 41k),
In the branch performance, the advantageous game state occurs in the branch performance when the operation valid period related to the second operation means occurs rather than when the operation valid period related to the first operation means occurs. There is a high probability that it will be suggested that
When the branch effect is executed in the second stage, the operation valid period related to the second operation means is more likely to occur for the branch effect than in the case where the branch effect is executed in the first stage. A gaming machine characterized by:

8-2-3. Invention B3
The gaming machine according to invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
It is possible to execute a suggestive effect (resulting effect) that suggests whether or not the branch effect is to be executed,
executing the branching effect when the suggestive effect suggests that the branching effect is to be executed;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestive effect in the second stage is executed when the suggestive effect in the first stage suggests that the branch effect is not executed.

8-2-4. Invention B4
The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
In the branch effect, a first branch effect suggesting that an operation valid period related to the first operating means has occurred, and an operation valid period related to the second operating means suggest that an operation valid period has occurred. There is a second branch effect to be performed,
The suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the first branch effect will be executed, and a second suggestive effect suggesting whether or not the second branch effect will be executed. ,
It is suggested that the first branch performance is executed when the first suggestion performance suggests that the first branch performance is executed, and that the second branch performance is executed in the second suggestion performance. A game machine characterized in that the second branch effect is executed when the second branch effect is executed.

PY1... Pachinko machine 1... Game board 11... First starting hole 11a... First starting hole sensor 12... Second starting hole 12a... Second starting hole sensor 14... Big winning hole 14a... Big winning hole sensor 40... First Production button device 40k First production button 40a First production button sensor 41 Second production button device 41k Second production button 41a Second production button sensor 42 Cross button device 42k Cross button 42a Cross button sensor 50... Image display device 50a... Display unit 52... Speaker 53... Frame lamp 55... Board movable device 100... Game control board 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Production control board 121... Production control microcomputer 140... Image control board

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that may execute a specific effect that suggests whether or not an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player will occur,
In the specific effect, a branch effect is executed as a branch point for determining whether or not the advantageous game state is reached,
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
In the branch effect, an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is effective is generated, and if the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, it is suggested whether or not the advantageous game state will occur,
When the branch performance is executed in the first stage of the specific performance, and when the branch performance is not executed in the first stage of the specific performance, the branch performance is executed in the second stage after the first stage. There are times and times,
The operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means,
In the branch performance, the advantageous game state is entered in the branch performance when the operation effective period related to the second operation means occurs rather than the operation valid period related to the first operation means. There is a high probability that it will be suggested that
When the branch effect is executed in the second stage, the operation valid period related to the second operation means is more likely to occur for the branch effect than in the case where the branch effect is executed in the first stage. A gaming machine characterized by:

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