JP7301336B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect means. For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, there are gaming machines that allow the player to select the setting of the effect from among a plurality of candidates.

JP 2012-16578 A

By the way, there is room for improvement in gaming machines that allow selection of settings for effects in order to increase the interest in games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of amusement through performance.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Production control means capable of executing a predetermined production using production means including a prescribed display means;
A game machine comprising an operation means that allows a player to input an operation,
The production control means is
When a player is playing a game, the effect means can execute a predetermined game effect,
The game effect can be executed based on the effect setting set from among effect setting candidates including a basic effect setting and a plurality of special effect settings,
The effect setting can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means,
when the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, a specific display capable of suggesting that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting can be displayed on the display means;
During the display of the specific display, the effect setting can be changed to the basic effect setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operation means, which is simpler than the selection operation input,
when the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, a special effect setting display indicating the special effect setting currently set as the effect setting among the plurality of special effect settings on the display means; It is possible to display at the same time as the specific display,
The specific display includes at least a specific option that is an option for changing the production setting to the basic production setting,
The game machine is characterized in that the simple selection operation input is a selection input of the specific option.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of amusement through performance.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big prize-winning apparatus etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in a standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board mobile device and the lower-board mobile device are in operation. It is a front view. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the main control board side. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration on the sub-control board side; FIG. (A) is a table showing general-purpose random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal pattern variation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a ready-to-win determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a prefetch determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation effect; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a customer waiting production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing how to change settings of a character mode; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a currently selected image related to changing character mode settings; It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific standby effect (simple initialization standby effect). 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of power-on processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. 4 is a flowchart of special action processing; It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessary product processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt 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; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. 4 is a flowchart of character mode selection processing. 9 is a flowchart of simple character mode selection processing; 9 is a flowchart of normal character mode selection processing. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a modification example in which effect settings for enemy characters can be selected;

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiment of the gaming machine of this invention is concretely described with reference to drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, or a member, the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, etc. corresponding to the symbol or code is omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

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

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

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

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . A second input device (hereinafter referred to as a "special button") 41 that can be pressed downward is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed so as to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. . Furthermore, a select button 42 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 at a location beside the normal button 40 . The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that enables selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right).

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

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

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

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

The game area 6 is an area 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. Note that the game area 6 is provided with a large number of game pegs (not shown). The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6 through a first start opening 11, a second start opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first big winning opening 14, In addition, a route is configured to moderately guide the player to the second prize-winning port 15 or the like. In addition, starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and large winning openings such as the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. , and the gate 13 can be referred to as a passage opening or passage area.

A center frame (center decoration) 61 is provided near the center of the game area 6 to decorate the periphery of the opening 1A. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding a game ball to a first starting port 11, which will be described later, and a warp capable of guiding a game ball to the stage.

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

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

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

The winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 is the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of special figure 2 related random numbers described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery" ) and the variable display of special figure 2. Also, when the game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG.

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

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

Also, the game area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT 14D") having a first big winning hole 14 into which a game ball can enter. The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state to close the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加In this way, it is possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14 only when the normal AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When game balls enter the first big winning hole 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect game balls passing through (entering) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game balls downward. .

Only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D can be provided as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to provide two large winning devices, such as the first large winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a sorting device, depending on the playability.

Also, as shown in FIG. 2, at substantially the bottom of the game area 6, there are two game balls for discharging game balls that have been hit into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning holes to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Also, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special figure indicator 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special drawing indicator 81 displays "□□■■□□■■" (□: lighting, ■ : off), the jackpot pattern consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure indicator 81 has a lost figure composed of lighting only the rightmost LED, such as "■■■■■■■□". display. 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 special figure is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The aspect of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, the aspect in which each LED is lit so that the light flows repeatedly from left to right. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not displayed (lighting display in a specific aspect), all LEDs may be set as appropriate, such as blinking all at once.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the normal pattern variable display or the auxiliary game is not being executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of normal pattern reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit 106 . In the following, the normal symbol random number obtained by passing the game ball through the gate 13 is also referred to as "normal symbol related random number". In addition, in the present embodiment, the general figure reservation display for displaying the number of general figure reservations is not provided, but the general figure reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure reservation display, for example, it is possible to adopt the same configuration as the special figure reservation display 83.

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

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device, such as one configured with a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (electro luminescence) display, as long as it can display an image. may

The on-board movable device 55 includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k configured to be movable along the display section 50a. The under-board movable device 56 includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k configured to be movable along the display section 50a.

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

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

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko game machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls the game profit (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, holding effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 game effects, etc.) and performances such as customer waiting effects (hereinafter referred to as "sub-control board") 120, and a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls. It is provided further behind the image display device 50 . The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section (main control section) that controls the game. In addition, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section (sub-control section) that controls the effects together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the sound control circuit 161, which will be described later. In addition, the effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various It is sufficient if the production can be controlled.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, the payout control board 170, etc., and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . By turning ON/OFF the power switch 191, the power is turned on/off. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100 , or a backup power supply circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120 .

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

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

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

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

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

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 general winning hole sensor 10 a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10 . The general winning hole sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning hole 10 . The gate sensor 13 a is provided at the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13 . The first big winning hole sensor 14 a detects a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 14 . The second big winning hole sensor 15 a detects a game ball that has won the second big winning hole 15 . The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (entered the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal to the main control board 100 according to the content of the detection.

The types and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first big winning solenoid 14s, a second big winning solenoid 15s and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

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

The shooting device 72 is also provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) by a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72 k , the touch switch 72 a detects the player's contact with the handle 72 k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 . Further, the firing device 72 is connected with a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k. The shooting device 72 drives the shooting solenoid 72s so that the game ball is shot with the strength according 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 main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 according to the progress of the game. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 100 , the sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control details) by the main control board 100 . The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120 . That is, between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

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

The effect ROM 123 stores programs for sub-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.

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

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120 . The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 enables both transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. two-way communication connection.

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

The VDP 144 reads the image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in the development area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121 . Then, the developed image data are appropriately synthesized and an image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146 . Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display section 50a.

Note that the display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, the order of priority of display, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the performance control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, effect sound, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161. to output

Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 52 is stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140 to cause the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform audio control. Furthermore, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 .

Also, various switches serving as input units, various actuators serving as drive sources, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120 . Also, the sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Also, the sub-control board 120 performs lighting control of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on commands received from the main control board 100 .

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed (specifically, any one of up, down, left, or right direction has been pressed). Each detection switch 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal to the sub-control board 120 according to the detected content. The type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame drive motor for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151 . The type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

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

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

3. Principal Games Performed by Gaming Machine Next, the principal games performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. FIG. The tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are general ones for explanation of this item, and tables other than these are shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko game machine PY1" which will be described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko game machine PY1. However, in the description of the "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" to be described later, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration that does not show a separate table. It is also assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of "Characteristic part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

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

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general pattern-related random number when a general pattern start condition is satisfied in performing such a series of games (normal pattern lottery, variable display of general pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be obtained. The normal symbol random number is a random number for performing hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. Random numbers are 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) according to a hit judgment table as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table is associated with game states, which will be described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time-saving hit determination table) used in a non-time-saving state and a hit determination table (time-saving hit determination table) used in a time-saving state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (normal symbol random number) is distributed to the hit and the loss, which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 judges whether it is a win or a loss by judging the obtained normal symbol random number according to the hit judgment table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. It should be noted that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Also, the hit determination table does not need to be divided for each game state.

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

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-short-time normal pattern determination table) used in the non-short-time state and the normal-fluctuation pattern determination table used in the short-time state ( There is a time-saving normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment table). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game 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 of loss (losing general figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is determined to be a normal figure fluctuation pattern, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning pattern For the variable display of the normal pattern in the case of stop display, the normal pattern fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal pattern when the losing normal pattern is stopped and displayed is determined to be a normal pattern fluctuation pattern in which the normal pattern fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the normal figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . In addition, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

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

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. And each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Pachinko game machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9(C) based on the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. It should be noted that the number of times of opening and the opening time in each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 makes the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is held for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) that makes it easy to win the game ball with the electric chew 12D). Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be described. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first start hole 11.例文帳に追加When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 variable display (stopped display after performing the variable display) is performed on the special figure 1 display device 81a to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 1 includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special figure 1 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big win game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special figure 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second start hole 12. - 特許庁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 win is finished. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big winning game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 12 is 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, for the special design losing pattern, it is also called "loss special pattern" to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

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

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

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

3-2-2. Jackpot pattern type determination The jackpot pattern type determination is used to determine the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) according to a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. Judgment. Each type of the jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot composed of the game privilege 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).

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

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

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment, when the result of the big hit judgment is a loss, according to the reach judgment table as shown in FIG. Judgment.

The reach determination table is associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the reach determination table has 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 determination table) used in the time-saving state. It should be noted that the ready-to-reach determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is distributed to the reach determination results "with reach (generate reach)" and "no reach (not generate reach)". . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether there is reach or not (whether to generate reach) by determining the obtained random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of reach random numbers determined to be "with reach (generate reach)" differs between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. In addition, it is possible to change the probability of being determined to have reach as appropriate. Below, "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is called "loss with reach", and "no reach (not generate reach)". This is sometimes called "no reach".

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination Special figure variation pattern determination uses a special symbol variation pattern determination table (special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. It is a determination for determining the figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters related to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure fluctuation production described later. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination in addition to the special figure variation time and the effect flow of the special figure variation effect (contents of effect). Identification information to be included in the special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, as a special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns with different identification information, respectively, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure variation pattern determination table 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 associated with the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 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. In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1/special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-time saving) used in the non-time saving state, and the special figure used in the time saving state There is a 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, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided for each game state.

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) is also 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 non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table each have a big hit, a reach loss, and a reach no loss. In addition, it is not necessary to divide the special figure variation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. For example, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reach no loss used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is used when it is 3 to 4 There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for reachless loss. In addition, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reach no loss is also associated with the number of special figures pending. 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 . In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination table may not be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

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

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern is associated with the production flow of the special figure fluctuation production as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the production flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

Also, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern can be called by a name associated with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production contents of the special figure variation production. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern concerning the big hit is called "jackpot fluctuation". And, among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". And, the special figure fluctuation pattern that the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is called "SP loss variation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure variation pattern that is used is called "L loss variation", and in the loss with reach, the special figure variation pattern where the special figure variation production ends with N reach, which is a type of reach, is called "N loss variation" Say, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to reach no loss is referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal losing fluctuations (normal A losing fluctuation, normal B losing fluctuation, and normal C losing fluctuation) with different fluctuation times. In addition, when collectively referring to the SP big hit and the SP loss fluctuation, it is called SP fluctuation.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern which relates to the big hit where the special figure fluctuation production ends immediately after the reach is called “reach immediate jackpot fluctuation”. On the other hand, the special figure variation pattern related to the loss that the special figure variation production ends immediately after reach is called "immediate loss variation".

3-2-5. Prefetching determination Pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination according to a prefetching determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the obtained special figure-related random number. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, when winning a start opening). For the look-ahead determination, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, special There is a determination of which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting prize. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead determination table (first lookahead determination table) when winning the first starting gate 11 and a lookahead determination table (second lookahead determination table) when winning the second start gate 12. And there is. It should be noted that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of starter opening (first starter opening 11/second starter opening 12).

In addition, the look-ahead determination table is also associated with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). That is, the prefetching determination table includes a prefetching determination table (non-time-saving prefetching determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a prefetching determination table (time-saving prefetching determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes the first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state, the first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and the second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time-saving state. and a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table does not have to be divided for each game state. Further, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

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

Elements that make up such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning holes (first big winning hole 14, second big winning hole 15) in each round game, The type and opening time of the big winning opening to be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), the ending time (ending time), etc. are included. The pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores a jackpot game component for each jackpot game (for example, each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big prize winning port 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 second. , is performed. Then, in 16R (final round), there is a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second large prize winning port 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 has not elapsed. end the round game.

Incidentally, the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that has been won is the jackpot pattern A (see FIG. 11(B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the jackpot pattern that has been won is the jackpot pattern. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the jackpot game C is executed when the type of the jackpot symbol that is won is the jackpot symbol C.

Also, the number of times and time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, it is possible to perform the jackpot game using both the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only a big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, a configuration that does not include the big winning opening that is not used. may be Also, the number of types of executable jackpot games may be plural or may be one.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific area 16 takes a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening/closing mode of the specific area 16. FIG. Hereinafter, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as "opening/closing mode of the specific area 16". Further, the open state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V open”, and the closed state of the specific region 16 is also referred to as “V closed”.

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

In addition, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that facilitates the passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The big hit is called "V long big win", and the VAT opening and closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be described. Pachinko machine PY1, as shown in FIG. It is possible to make it into any game state of "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". "Low base state" and "high probability high base gaming state" may be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As states constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as a "big win" in the big win determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "low-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the "high-probability low-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and is a state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the jackpot judgment is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high-probability state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the normal-probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a normal probability state is set. Then, by winning a jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing a game ball through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high-probability state is the V passage or the type of the jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the game characteristics to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base game state", "high probability low base game state" or "jackpot game state". The time-saving state is set in the "low-probability high-base game state" or "high-probability high-base game state", and compared to the non-time-saving state, the game state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer. is. For example, in the time-saving state, the opening time (eg, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (eg, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning to the starting opening (the winning that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

In addition, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state is determined (FIG. 9(B)). Therefore, the time saving state has more execution times of the normal drawing lottery per unit time.

In addition, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-working time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (eg, 59936/65536) than the probability (eg, 6600/65536) determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (FIG. 9(A)). Therefore, the time-saving state has a larger number of hit determinations per unit time.

Thus, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls are likely to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. That is, the time-saving state is a ball-entering support state in which the ball-entering by the electric chew 12D is supported. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a jackpot election without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time-saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, a time saving state can be set. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of big win determinations without winning the big win, or by winning the next big win.

In addition, in the time-saving state, it is easier to win a win than in the non-time-saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is easy to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is easy to be long. That is, three points are set for the player to be advantageous for the game related to the general pattern. However, the points that are set in favor of this player may be some of them. Moreover, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving state may not be one in which the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is more likely to be selected than the one in the non-time saving state.

In addition, the game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". It should be noted that, in the "jackpot game state", the normal drawing lottery (hit judgment on the normal drawing) is performed, but the special drawing lottery (jackpot judgment) is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. be. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above. Also, various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "n-th game state" (where n is an integer equal to or greater than 1).

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

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

In the customer waiting production mode, a special variable production is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure fluctuation production and indicates that it is in a standby state (customer waiting state). When the customer waiting production mode is set, a customer waiting production (hereinafter also referred to as waiting production) is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A-1, the display unit 50a displays a selected standby image G200 in which guidance for setting (such as volume adjustment) related to the effect of the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided. is displayed. Settings related to presentation include volume setting of sound output from the speaker 52 . In addition, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a may be included. Also, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a demo movie image G203 or the like different from the selected standby image G200 may also be displayed. The demo movie image G203 is an image that can be produced using the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, such as the appearance of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As a result, it is possible to increase the interest in the customer waiting production mode and make the pachinko game machine PY1 stand out in the game hall where it is installed.

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

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

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

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

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. 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. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is informed by the stop display of the production pattern.

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

4-2-1. Effect Symbol Display Area In the display portion 50a of the image display device 50, as shown in FIG. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special figure fluctuation effect. Similarly, the middle production design area 50b2 and the right production design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle production design EZ2 and the right production design EZ3.

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

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

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. Left small pattern KZ1, medium and small pattern KZ2, and right small pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, variable display of special symbols is not performed, and from the state of waiting for variable display of special symbols, FIG. 17 (B) , along with the start, the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of this special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called split eyes) suggesting a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. and the right performance symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and ready-to-win is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the ready-to-win performance corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. It should be noted that the stop order and stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. decelerates to Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. Symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a failure. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are all stopped and displayed in a stop mode suggesting a big win. It should be noted that the content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

In addition, with regard to the stop mode of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting a failure, the loose stitches when the ready-to-win is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches", and the loose stitches when the ready-to-win is established are referred to as "reach-separate stitches". . How to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that make up the non-reach loose stitches (for example, "2, 3, 1" and "5, 8, 6", etc.), and The performance control microcomputer 121 selects how the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are combined (for example, "2.1.2" or "5.4.5"). Also, how to combine the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) suggesting a big win (for example, "2.2.2" or "7.7.7"). is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

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

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

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

4-2-5. L reach Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform L reach after N reach. The L reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility that the lottery result of the special lottery was a "jackpot" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is an effect for making the player expect a big win. function as In addition, the execution time of the ready-to-win effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the ready-to-win effect of the SP ready-to-win (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of the L reach, for example, a shorter moving image than the reach effect of the SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the ready-to-win effect of the L-to-win can be changed as appropriate. In addition, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the ready-to-reach production of SP reach is executed expansively after the ready-to-reach production of L reach.

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

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

It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the pending icon display area 50d is provided but not the icon display area 50e, or a configuration in which both are not provided.

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

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

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

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

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the on-board movable body 55k and the lower-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of a development production. Note that the movable body presentation is not limited to suggestions for developing SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change or add the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation. In addition, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss variation), it is possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called fake effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing an operation effect using the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance for causing the player to operate the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (operation valid period) during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, shown in FIG. As shown, an effect (operation promotion effect) for prompting the operation of the special button 41 is performed. In the operation promotion effect, an operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The operation prompting image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image (pressing operation image G32) representing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41, and the remaining time of the operation valid period. (operation valid period remaining time image G33). Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, in response to pressing of the special button 41 during the operation effective period, or after the operation effective period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation effective period, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display portion 50a, suggesting the degree of expectation for a big win. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation effect using the special button 41 has been described in detail here, but the operation effect using the normal button 40 is executed in the button SU reach which is one of the SP reach.

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

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

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

FIG. 23(A) shows a state (symbol stop image GZT) in which the effect symbol EZ in the special symbol variation effect is stopped and displayed in the daytime normal background image G102 on the display section 50a. In addition, the small pattern KZ is also stopped and displayed in the upper left area. This symbol stop image GZT is an image that can suggest the result of the big hit determination, and is an image that may be displayed at the end of the special figure variation effect. In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is designed so that the player can set the settings related to the effects that are performed in conjunction with the variation of the special figure. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the settings related to the production, the character mode, which is the setting related to the character appearing in the production, can be changed. A character mode display KH for displaying the currently set character mode is displayed below the display section 50a. The character mode display KH allows the player to know which mode the current character mode is. The character mode display KH may be displayed not only in the symbol still image GZT but also during the special figure variation effect. In the example of FIG. 23A, the character mode display KH indicates that the first character mode, which is one of a plurality of character modes, is set. In this embodiment, the character mode regarding character settings is the same as the effect mode in FIG. 16, but differs in that the player can freely customize it to some extent.

FIG. 23B shows a state in which the selected standby image G200 is displayed. The selected standby image G200 is a standby image indicating that when the normal button 40 is pressed, the image changes to an image in which the character mode can be set. The selection standby image G200 is also a standby image indicating that the set volume can be changed by pressing the left button or the right button of the select button 42 . Further, in the selected standby image G200, the stop-displayed effect symbol EZ and small symbol KZ, and the character mode display KH are also shown. In other words, the selection standby image G200 displays an image indicating that the settings related to the effect can be changed by button operation in addition to the symbol still image GZT. Specifically, the selected standby image G200 is displayed in such a manner that it is superimposed on the front of the symbol still image GZT, and indicates that the settings related to the effect can be changed by button operation.

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

FIG. 23D shows a state in which the newly registered image G202 is displayed. The new registration image G202 is a standby image that prompts new registration for using the mobile terminal link function. A two-dimensional code is displayed on the right side of this newly registered image G202. Therefore, by reading the displayed two-dimensional code with a portable terminal, it is possible to immediately access an Internet site showing related information of the pachinko game machine PY1. New registration can be completed by entering necessary information on the Internet site. If new registration is not completed, a password will not be issued for the Internet site that provides related information about this pachinko machine PY1.

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

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

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the customer waiting effect of this embodiment includes a selection standby effect that can display a selected standby image G200 and a hole code corresponding image G201 that can display a hole code corresponding image G201 during a period in which no special figure variation is performed. The corresponding standby effect, the new registration standby effect in which the newly registered image G202 can be displayed, and the demo movie standby effect in which the demo movie image G203 can be displayed can be repeatedly executed in this order. Repeated execution of the selection waiting effect, the hall code corresponding waiting effect, the new registration waiting effect, and the demo movie waiting effect in this order may be hereinafter referred to as a customer waiting loop effect. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation is started during the customer waiting production, the customer waiting production is ended, and the special figure fluctuation production (game production) can be executed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining character mode setting. FIG. 24A shows a state in which the selected standby image G200 is displayed in the customer waiting effect. Also, in the example of FIG. 24A, as indicated by the character mode display KH, the character mode, which is a setting related to effects, is set to the first character mode. Then, when the normal button 40 is pressed in the state of FIG. 24(A), the selected image GS1 shown in FIG. 24(B) is displayed. Note that in this embodiment, in addition to displaying the selection standby image G200, when the normal button 40 is pressed while the hole code corresponding image G201, the newly registered image G202, and the demo movie image G203 are being displayed, the selected image is displayed. GS1 can be displayed.

In this form, there are three settable character modes (first character mode, second character mode, third character mode). The character modes that can be selected from the first character mode, second character mode, and third character mode are settings related to teammate characters. In the state where the selected image GS1 is displayed, it is possible to select and set one character mode from among the first character mode, second character mode, and third character mode by operating a predetermined button. be. If "end" is selected instead of the character mode, the character mode is not changed, the currently selected image GS1 is hidden, and the selected standby image G200 is displayed.

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

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

In the first character area F1, the second character area F2, and the third character area F3, teammate characters corresponding to each character mode are shown. Then, in this form, in the battle presentation as the SP ready-to-play presentation, the friend character corresponding to the set character mode battles with the enemy character. Thus, in this embodiment, it is possible to select a favorite ally character and play a game. In this embodiment, as described above, the character mode is initially set to the first character mode. Therefore, the second character mode and the third character mode are special settings different from the initial settings, and are special character modes.

Further, the pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a specific waiting effect as a customer waiting effect different from the above-described customer waiting effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the character mode can be set to the first character mode, which is the initial setting, and other special character modes. The specific standby effect may be performed when the character mode is set to the special character mode.

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

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

The character mode initialization display GT2 is a display that enables a selection to initialize the character mode set to the special character mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26B, the character mode initialization display GT2 is indicated by a display asking whether the character mode should be initialized and a "yes" indicating that the initialization is to be executed. An initialization option display GY, a maintenance option display GN indicated by "No" indicating that the special character mode is to be maintained, and a display indicating a selection method using the select button 42 and normal button 40 are provided. In other words, the character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with an initialization option display GY, which is an option to change the character mode to the initial setting, and a maintenance option display GN, which is an option to keep the character mode as the special character mode. there is

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

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

5. Game Control by Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104 . The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1". The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 27 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on.

[1. Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 27 from the game ROM 103 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001), which will be described later, is performed.

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least 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 design/special design main random number update process (S003) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, it is possible to execute main-side timer interrupt processing (S005). The main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the game CPU 102, for example, at a 4 msec cycle. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is completed, before the next main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is started, various The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

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

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

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

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

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

[3. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in main-side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

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

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

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

After the special operation process (S106), the specific area sensor detection process (S107) is performed. In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 16a, and if it is within a predetermined V effective period, the V flag is turned ON. The V effective period is a period set in step S2206 in the special electric accessary product processing (see FIG. 33) to be described later. Also, in the game state setting process (step S2221) in this special electric accessary product process, if the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON. As a result, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (S108), which will be described later, further executes other processes (S109), and terminates the main-side timer interrupt process (S005). As other processing (S109), a timer provided in the game RAM 104 is updated. In addition, as other processing (S109), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball into each winning hole. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next time (see FIG. 27), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

[3-1. Start mouth sensor detection process]
In the start sensor detection process (S104), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a (S201). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), gate passage processing (S202) is performed. In the gate passing process, the number of normal design reservation balls (the number of normal design reservation, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of normal design reservation provided in the game RAM 104) is not 4 or more, the normal design Add "1" to the number of reserved balls, obtain a normal pattern related random number, and store the value in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal pattern reserved balls out of the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104. - 特許庁. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process skips the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, 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 (S203). If the game ball has not won the second start port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won the second start port 12 (YES in S203), special figure 2 Determining whether or not the number of pending balls (the number of second special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special pending provided in the game RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number) (S204). Then, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S204), special 1 is added to the number of held balls in FIG. 2 (S205).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S206) it does. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), each value of the special symbol random number related to the special figure 2, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 8 (B) Acquire a numerical value group), and store those acquisition random values in the storage area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b according to the current special figure 2 reservation number of balls among the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 11a (S209). When the game ball has not won the first start port 11 (NO in S209), the process is finished, but when the game ball has won the first start port 11 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is reserved. Determine whether the number of balls (the number of the first special figure reservation, specifically the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure reservation provided in the game RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number) ( S210). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S210), the process is finished, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S210), the special figure Add "1" to the number of balls held per game (S211).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S212) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the special symbol random number related to the special figure 1, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 8 (B) is obtained), and the obtained random values are the special figures according to the current special figure 1 reserved ball number out of the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a 1 is stored in the storage area of the reservation storage unit 105a.

[3-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol standby process, normal symbol variation process, normal symbol determination process, and auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 .

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the normal symbol variable display and auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol reservation storage unit 106. - 特許庁In addition, based on the current gaming state, normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, to generate a normal pattern fluctuation start command including information about the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, based on the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern, the normal pattern display device 82 is caused to start variable display of the normal pattern.

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

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

Auxiliary game control processing is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Moreover, according to the result of the said process, the command for auxiliary game control is produced|generated.

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

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

In the special symbol fluctuation process (S1304), it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation stop command is set in the output buffer, and the special operation status is set. Set to "3".

In the special design determination process (S1306), it is determined whether or not the stopped special design is a jackpot design, and if it is a jackpot design, the special operation status is set to "4" in order to execute the special electric accessory processing. . At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" in order to execute the special symbol waiting process again. In addition, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), in order to manage the control period of the high probability state, if the probability variation flag is ON, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1, and if it becomes "0", the probability variation flag is turned OFF. do. In addition, in order to manage the control period of the time saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1, and if it becomes "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF. Also, when the special operation status is set to "4", if the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are ON, they are turned OFF. In other words, during the jackpot game, it is controlled to the low probability low base state.

In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), the first big prize-winning hole 14 and the second big prize-winning hole 15 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 19) corresponding to the type of jackpot won. A jackpot game (special game) is performed. The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be detailed later.

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

In step S1401, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second start port 12 (special figure 2 reservation information ), if there is one or more, special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403) are performed.

In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number value is read, and the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) according to the current game state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the win type random number value is read, and the hit type is determined based on the win type determination table (see FIG. 10B). Then, the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the winning type is set in the special figure buffer provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加If the result of the propriety determination is "losing", the special figure stop design data corresponding to the losing design is set in the special figure buffer.

In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the variation pattern random number value is read, and the variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that in this process, if the result of the above-mentioned success or failure determination is "losing", read the reach random number and read the reach determination table (see FIG. 10 (C)), based on the change pattern of reach with loss Decide whether to make it a change pattern with no reach or loss.

Note that as shown in FIG. 12, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Also, when reach is achieved, it is also determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach) (see remarks column in FIG. 12). The SP reach is a reach with a longer fluctuation time after reach than the normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the degree of winning expectation (the degree of expectation for winning a jackpot) is higher than that of the normal reach. In this form, SP reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

Returning to FIG. 32, following the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of special figure 2 reserved balls by 1 (S1404). Then, along with shifting one storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b to the side to be read from the current position, corresponding to the fourth reservation in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b Clear the storage area (storage area farthest from the read side) (S1405). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it was reserved.

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

Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reservation information of special 2, If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 start port 11 (reservation information of special figure 1), special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. The special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) is the same as the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), so the description is omitted. In addition, special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409), because it is the same processing as special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403), abbreviates explanation.

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

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

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the special symbols based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1401). That is, digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed with priority over digestion of the first special figure reservation. And in this form, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation makes it easier for the player to win a large winning jackpot than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation.

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

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether or not the big winning port (first big winning port 14 or second big winning port 15) is being opened (that is, whether or not the big winning device is being opened) is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not the time has come to open the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15), that is, the first time after the opening time of the big win has passed It is determined whether the opening start time in the round game has arrived, or whether the opening start time has arrived after the interval time (closing time) until the once closed big winning port is reopened (S2203 ).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). Then, if it is not a V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is a V long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 16th round for opening the second big winning hole 15 (S2205). If it is not the time to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is time to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), V effective period setting processing (S2206) is performed.

In the V effective period setting process (S2206), during the 16th round of the V long jackpot, during the opening of the second large winning opening 15 and for several seconds after closing the second large winning opening 15, the specific area sensor 16a detects the number of game balls. Set the V effective period for judging that the detection is effective. In this embodiment, other periods (including when the jackpot game is not executed) are set as the V invalid period during which detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 16a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a. Determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. The reason why the V effective period includes several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 15 is that the game ball may enter the second large winning opening 15 immediately before closing the second large winning opening 15. is taken into consideration.

That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 16) during the V valid period is detected, and the V flag is turned on when the V passage is detected outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period). is not turned ON. By doing so, the V flag is prevented from being turned on based on passing through the V due to fraud, that is, the control is prevented from being in a high-probability state.

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

In subsequent step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game. A round specifying command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 . It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the large winning opening is not opened multiple times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round designation command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 33), if the big winning opening (first big winning opening 14 or second big winning opening 15) is open (YES in S2202), closing conditions for the big winning opening is established (S2209). In this form, the closing condition is that the number of prizes to be won into the big prize hole in the round game reaches the prescribed maximum number of prizes (8 per round in this form), or that the time to close the big prize hole Either of the conditions (that is, the elapse of a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 14) after the opening of the big winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the condition for closing the big winning slot is not established (NO in S2209), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the condition for closing the big winning hole is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15) is closed (blocked) ( S2210). Then, when one round game ends due to the closing of step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is "0". Judge (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the process ends as it is to start the next round game. The round counter is a counter for counting the number of times the round game is executed, and is set to "16" at the start of execution of the jackpot game.

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

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

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

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

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 45. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 . The effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub-control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 35 from the effect ROM 123 when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on.

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

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, the random number for determining the notice effect for determining various notice effects, and the effect pattern determination for determining the stop mode of the effect pattern. There are random numbers for use. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 according to the command to perform various effects (effect pattern variation effect, jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effect, etc. ). In addition, as the image control board 140 executes various effects, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161, and outputs sound from the frame lamp 53 and the board via the lamp control circuit 151. It causes the lamp 54 to emit light (performs various light-emitting effects by light emission), and operates movable devices 55, 56, and 58 (performs various movable body effects by actions). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, operation production, look-ahead production, jackpot game production, customer waiting production, production mode, control of character mode, etc.) are realized. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

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

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

Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created by the lamp process (S4306) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later and other processes are used for lamp control in order to light the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 at the timing that matches the performance. Output to circuit 151 . That is, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable devices 55, 56, 58) is created and output in order to drive the respective movable devices 55, 56, 58 at timings that match the performance. do. That is, according to the driving data, the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are driven in a predetermined operation mode.

Then, watchdog timer processing (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this processing ends.

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

Thereafter, ramp processing (S4306) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4306), lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53) is created and the time management of the light emission effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4307) is performed. In the audio control process (S4307), audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created, output to the audio control circuit 161, time management of audio production, and the like are performed. As a result, the sound that matches the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 52 at the set volume.

Next, character mode selection processing (S4308), which will be described later, is performed. It should be noted that the character mode selection process (S4308) is mainly a process of changing the setting of the character mode of the special figure variation effect. In the character mode selection process (S4308), in addition to changing the setting of the character mode, predetermined determination regarding display of the simple initialization image GKS may also be performed.

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

[4-1. Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the fluctuation start command is received from the main control board 100 (S4401). To do the fluctuation effect start processing (S4402).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 100 (S4403), and if received, performs fluctuation production end processing (S4404). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the output buffer of the production RAM124. The image control board 140 that has received the variable effect end command definitely stops and displays the effect symbol EZ (that is, displays it in a state where the variable speed is zero). It is to be noted that the stop display of the effect symbol EZ is called a fixed stop, and the timing of the fixed stop is called when the pattern is fixed.

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

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

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

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

The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating the stage of the customer waiting state. Specifically, as shown in the table in FIG. 41, if the customer waiting flag is "0", it indicates that the customer is not waiting (ie, non-customer waiting). Also, if the customer waiting flag is "1", it indicates that the stage of displaying the symbol stop image GZT in which the effect symbol EZ is completely stopped (that is, the stage of starting the customer waiting state). Also, if the customer waiting flag is "2", it indicates that the selected standby image G200 is being displayed. Also, if the customer waiting flag is "3", it indicates that the hall code corresponding image G201 is being displayed. Also, if the customer waiting flag is "4", it indicates that the newly registered image G202 is being displayed. Also, if the customer waiting flag is "5", it indicates that the demo movie image G203 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "6", it indicates that the simple initializing image GKS (specific display GT) is being displayed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the main control board 100 (S4414), and if it is received, the V passing notification effect start processing (S4415) is performed. In the V passage notification effect start process (S4415), a V passage notification effect start command for starting the V passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for effect. The V passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player of the V passage (passing through the specific area 16). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image representing the character "V") is displayed on the display unit 50a. In this pachinko game machine PY1, which performs control to the high probability state based on passage through the specific area 16, the display of the character image of "V" as the V passage notification effect is used as the transition notification to the high probability state. It has meaning. Note that the V-passing notification effect may be performed in another manner, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 52 .

Subsequently, as other processing (S4416), processing based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, setting the value of the game state status indicating the current game state based on the game state designation command to grasp the game state processing, etc.) to end the received command analysis processing.

[4-1-1. Fluctuation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the fluctuation production start process (S4402), the production control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (steps S1403 and S1409 in FIG. 32). The information of the variation pattern includes the symbol information designating the symbol as the determination result of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 10). In addition, the pattern information etc. which the microcomputer 121 for production|presentation control acquired here can be suitably utilized also in the process performed after this.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the effect symbol EZ to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation effect (S5002). Specifically, a random number for determining the performance design is obtained, and a variation start command is selected from among a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special design stopped and displayed as a result of the special design lottery and the presence or absence of reach. One table is selected based on the analysis result of 1, and the selected table is used to determine the obtained random number for determining the performance design, thereby selecting the performance design. As a result, a combination of effect symbols EZ (for example, "2, 2, 2", etc.) to be finally stopped and displayed is determined.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 selects a variable production pattern (S5003). Specifically, in addition to obtaining a random number for determining the fluctuation effect pattern, from among a plurality of tables classified according to the type of fluctuation pattern (see FIGS. 11 and 12), the analysis result of the fluctuation start command Based on this, one table is selected, and the selected table is used to determine the obtained random number for determining the variation performance pattern, thereby selecting the variation performance pattern. As a result, for example, in addition to the type of reach (whether to perform normal reach or SP reach) and the number of times of pseudo-reach, if there are multiple effects belonging to SP reach, which effect is to be executed etc. The details of the variation effect are determined. In other words, once the variable production pattern is determined, the production time of the variable production, the variable display mode of the production pattern EZ, the presence or absence of the reach production, the contents of the reach production, the presence or absence of the operation production (production using the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc.) , the details of the contents of the variable production, which include the contents of the operation production, the production development structure, the type of the background of the production pattern, and the like, are determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a notice effect (S5004). Specifically, in addition to obtaining a random number for determining the advance notice effect, one table is selected from among multiple tables classified according to the type of special pattern and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis results of the fluctuation start command. The selected table is used to determine the obtained random number for determining the announcement effect, thereby selecting the announcement effect. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as a so-called step-up notice effect or a chance-up notice effect is determined.

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

In the subsequent step S5006, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than "0", and if greater than "0" (YES in S5006), the value of the customer waiting timer is cleared to "0" (S5007). . Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the customer waiting flag is not a value "0" corresponding to non-customer waiting (S5008), and if not "0" (YES in S5008), the customer waiting flag Clear to "0" (S5009). Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the post-variation flag is "OFF" (S5010), and if it is "OFF" (YES in S5010), the post-variation flag is turned "ON". (S5011), and the process ends. That is, the post-variation flag is ON after at least one variation effect is started.

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

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

The selection standby image G200 is an image showing that the normal button 40 is operated to switch to the selection image GS1, which is the character mode setting screen (FIG. 24), and that the volume can be adjusted by left/right operation of the select button 42. . The selected standby image G200 is superimposed and displayed in front of the stop-displayed effect symbol EZ. That is, it is displayed superimposed on the symbol still image GZT. Therefore, in the display section 50a (selection standby screen) where the selection standby image G200 is displayed, the effect symbol EZ is partially missing from the player.

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

If the determination result in step S7004 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "2" (S7008). If the determination result is YES, it means that it is time to switch from the selected standby image G200 to the hole code corresponding image G201. (S7009). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the hole code corresponding image display command set here, causes the display unit 50a to display the hole code corresponding image G201 (see FIG. 23C).

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

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

If the determination result of step S7008 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "3" (S7012). If the determination result is YES, it is time to switch from the hole code corresponding image G201 to the newly registered image G202, so a newly registered image display command for displaying the newly registered image G202 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7013). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the newly registered image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the newly registered image G202 (see FIG. 23D).

The new registration image G202 is an image for explaining a new registration method for using the mobile terminal linkage function. The newly registered image G202 is displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ over the entire area of the display section 50a. Therefore, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed on the display section 50a (new registration screen) displaying the new registration image G202.

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

If the determination result of step S7012 is NO, as shown in FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" (S7016). If the determination result is YES, it is time to switch from the newly registered image G202 to the demonstration movie image G203. (S7017). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140, which has received the demonstration movie image display command set here, causes the display section 50a to display the demonstration movie image G203 (see FIG. 23(E)).

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

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

If the determination result of step S7016 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "5" (S7020). If the determination result is YES, it is time to switch from the demo movie image G203 to the selected standby image G200. (S7021). Then, the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selected waiting image G200, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7022), and the value of the customer waiting flag is changed to the value corresponding to the selected standby image G200. Set to "2" (S7023).

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

The simple initialization image GKS is an image in which it is possible to select whether or not to set the character mode set as the special character mode to the first character mode, which is the initial setting, by using the select button 42 and the normal button 40. is. That is, when the initialization option display GY is selected in the simple initialization image GKS, the character mode is changed from the special character mode to the first character mode. On the other hand, when the maintenance option display GN is selected, the character mode is maintained as the special character mode. The simple initialization image GKS is formed by superimposing and displaying a specific display GT in front of the stop-displayed effect symbol EZ. That is, the specific display GT is displayed superimposed on the symbol still image GZT. Therefore, in the simple initialization image GKS, the player sees the effect symbol EZ (that is, the symbol stop image GZT) partially missing.

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

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

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

Following the simple character mode selection process (S8003) or normal character mode selection process (S8004), it is determined whether or not the post-change flag is ON (S8005). If the post-change flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the special character mode flag is ON (S8006). The special character mode flag is a flag indicating that the character mode is the special character mode. Specifically, the special character mode flag is turned OFF when the character mode is the default first character mode, and turned ON when the special character mode is the second character mode or the third character mode. .

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

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

[4-3-1. Simple character mode selection process]
In the simple character mode selection process (S8003), in the displayed simple initialization image GKS, an initialization option display GY indicated by "yes" indicating that initialization is to be executed, and an initialization option display GY indicating that the special character mode is to be maintained. Processing related to selection of the maintenance option display GN represented by "No" is performed.

As shown in FIG. 44, in the simple character mode selection process (S8003), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the initialization option display GY indicated by "yes" has been selected (S8101). If the initialization option display GY is selected (YES at S8101), the character mode is set to the first character mode (S8102), and the special character mode flag is turned off (S8103). Furthermore, the post-variation flag is turned OFF (S8104), and this processing ends.

If the initialization option display GY has not been selected (NO in S8101), it is determined whether or not the maintenance option display GN indicated by "No" has been selected (S8105). If the maintenance option display GN is selected (YES in S8105), the post-change flag is turned OFF (S8104), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the initialization option display GY is not selected (NO at S8101) and the maintenance option display GN is not selected either (NO at S8105), this processing ends.

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

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

In step S8204, it is determined whether or not the first character mode has been selected. Specifically, in a state where the cursor K indicates the first character area F1 indicating the first character mode, it is determined whether or not the normal button 40 has been operated to input determination (S8204). If the first character mode is selected (YES in S8204), the character mode is set to the first character mode (S8205). Also, if the special character mode flag is ON (YES in S8206), it is turned OFF (S8207), and the post-change flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this processing ends.

If the determination result in step S8204 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the second character mode has been selected (S8209). Specifically, in a state where the cursor K indicates the second character area F2 indicating the second character mode, it is determined whether or not the normal button 40 has been operated to input determination (S8209). If the second character mode is selected (YES in S8209), the character mode is set to the second character mode (S8210). Also, if the special character mode flag is OFF (YES in S8211), it is turned ON (S8212), the after-change flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this processing ends.

If the determination result in step S8209 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the third character mode has been selected (S8213). Specifically, in a state where the cursor K indicates the third character area F3 indicating the third character mode, it is determined whether or not the normal button 40 has been operated to input determination (S8213). If the third character mode has not been selected (NO at S8213), this processing ends, but if the third character mode has been selected (YES at S8213), the character mode is set to the third character mode (S8214). . Also, if the special character mode flag is OFF (YES in S8211), it is turned ON (S8212), the after-change flag is turned OFF (S8208), and this processing ends. It should be noted that when "end" indicated by the end area EN is selected while the selected image GS1, which is the character mode setting screen, is selected, the selected image GS1 is hidden. Also, when a certain period of time elapses without any option being selected, the currently selected image GS1 is not displayed.

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below. One of the features of the pachinko game machine PY1 is the specific display GT that can be displayed in the customer waiting effect.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 26, the specific display GT includes a special character mode display GT1. The special character mode display GT1 is a display capable of indicating that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and a display capable of indicating that the character mode is not the default first character mode. is.

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

After the previous player sets the special character mode and ends the game, it is not desirable for the next player to start the game without noticing this. This is because the character mode set by the previous player may not necessarily be what the next player wants. Also, when there are multiple settings for the character mode, the default setting tends to be the mode that makes the pachinko game machine PY1 most appealing to general players. For this reason, there is a possibility that a player who plays the game without knowing that the special character mode is set may not be able to fully enjoy the charm of the pachinko game machine PY1, and may lose interest in the game. is.

To solve such a problem, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when the character mode is set to the special character mode, the specific display GT allows the player to easily understand. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately assist the player so that he or she can play in the character mode desired by the player, and to provide high game interest.

In addition, if there are multiple character modes that can be set, it may not be possible to determine the specific character mode only with the special character mode display GT1, which indicates that the character mode is not the default first character mode. obtain. That is, in the special character mode display GT1 indicating that the character mode is the special character mode instead of the first character mode which is the default setting, whether the currently set character mode is the second character mode or the third character mode is displayed. It may not be possible to determine whether there is

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26B and the like, a character mode display KH indicating the currently set character mode is provided. Therefore, the player can accurately grasp the current character mode from the character mode display KH. Note that, as shown in FIG. 26B, the special character mode display GT1 in the specific display GT that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting is displayed in a more conspicuous manner than the character mode display KH. . Therefore, even for a player who has overlooked the character mode display KH, the specific display GT and the special character mode display GT1 included therein indicate that the currently set character mode is not the initial setting. It is possible to make sure that it is noticed. As modes for making the special character mode display GT1 and the specific display GT including this more conspicuous than the character mode display KH, there is a first display mode in which the display area occupied by the display section 50a is enlarged, and a display section 50a. At least one of the second display mode of displaying at a position closer to the center may be satisfied. In this embodiment, the special character mode display GT1 and the specific display GT including this are displayed in a mode that satisfies both the first display mode and the second display mode.

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

In this way, in the pachinko machine PY1, which can be set by selecting a character mode from a plurality of options, it is possible to enjoy various effects by playing games in various character modes. There is a risk that the smooth play of the game will be hindered and that the interest in the game will be reduced. In particular, when the character mode set by the previous player is not desired, the complication of the operation for the next player to return to the initial settings causes stress and leads to a decrease in interest in the game. obtain.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26, the specific display GT includes a character mode initialization display GT2. The character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with an initialization option display GY, which is an option for changing the character mode to the initial setting, and a maintenance option display GN, which is an option for maintaining the character mode as the special character mode. Further, in this embodiment, the initial position of the cursor K in the character mode initialization display GT2 is the initialization option display GY. For this reason, in the procedure relating to the simple character mode selection process (S8003, FIG. 44) when the specific display GT is displayed, the player who wants to return to the initial settings can return to the initial settings with only one operation input. can be changed. Thus, in the specific display GT, it is possible for a player who newly starts a game to change to a desired character mode with less effort than changing the character mode according to the normal procedure. That is, in the specific display GT, the operation for resetting the character mode set to the special character mode to the initial setting is simpler than changing the character mode according to the normal procedure.

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

That is, in the specific display GT, when the player performs an input operation as to whether or not to maintain the special character mode, the process shifts to the customer waiting loop effect, and the specific display GT is hidden. In general, the customer waiting loop effect is a effect capable of enhancing interest and the like more than the simple initialization standby effect with the specific display GT. That is, for example, in the new registration standby effect, it is possible to receive various services associated with the pachinko game machine PY1 by using the mobile terminal linkage function. Also, in the demo movie standby effect, a powerful image such as a battle scene in the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed. Therefore, once the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is indicated by an input operation, the entertainment can be improved by performing a customer waiting loop performance with the specific display GT hidden.

It should be noted that the post-variation flag is ON after the special figure variation display is performed at least once. Then, in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), if the post-change flag is ON (YES at S8005) and the special character mode flag is ON (YES at S8006), the customer waiting flag is "6". It is said that Therefore, even after the specific display GT is hidden, the specific display GT is displayed in the customer waiting effect after the special figure variation effect is executed even once in the special character mode. Therefore, for example, after the first player plays the game in the special character mode and the second player selects the maintenance option display GN in the specific display GT and plays the game, the next A specific display GT can be displayed for three players. That is, even after the second player has indicated his/her intention to play in the special character mode, it is indicated to the following third player that the character mode is not the default setting mode. , it is possible to show a specific display GT whose setting can be easily changed in the initial setting character mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the third player from starting the game without noticing that the special character mode is set.

Further, even after either the initialization option display GY or the maintenance option display GN is selected in the specific display GT and the specific display GT is hidden, the normal button 40 cannot be operated during the customer waiting loop presentation. By doing so and displaying the selected image GS1, it is possible to change the character mode according to the normal procedure. Therefore, for example, even if the player erroneously selects the initialization option display GY and the maintenance option display GN in the specific display GT, it is possible to immediately set the desired character mode. there is

Further, the specific display GT is a display that can indicate that the character mode is not the initial setting, and is from the viewpoint of preventing the player from starting the game without being able to grasp that the special character mode is set. Therefore, the longer the displayed time is, the better. Therefore, in this embodiment, the time for displaying the specific display GT is longer than the switching time of the unit waiting effect in the customer waiting loop effect (the execution time of the selected waiting effect etc.). The specific display GT is kept displayed until a predetermined operation input related to the GT is performed. This makes it possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display GT.

Furthermore, it is preferable that the specific display GT is conspicuous to some extent from the viewpoint of preventing the player from starting the game without knowing that the game is in the special character mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, while the specific display GT is being displayed, the symbol still image GZT displayed in a manner overlapping behind it continues to be displayed without switching to another image. As a result, the images superimposed behind the specific display GT are switched one after another, so that it is possible to prevent the player who has turned his attention to the image superimposed behind the specific display GT from overlooking the specific display GT. It's becoming

It should be noted that in the simple initialization standby effect of the present embodiment, the image superimposed behind the specific display GT has been described as the symbol stop image GZT. However, the image superimposed and displayed behind the specific display GT may be, for example, another image (demonstration movie image G203, etc.) in the customer waiting loop effect. This is because it is possible to appropriately indicate that the state where the specific display GT is displayed is the customer waiting state by superimposing the image related to the customer waiting loop effect behind the specific display GT.

However, the symbol stop image GZT is a display that can most accurately indicate that other players are not playing than other images (demo movie image G203, etc.) in other customer waiting loop effects. could be. That is, in the customer waiting loop effect of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, first, the effect of displaying the symbol stop image GZT is performed. After that, in the customer waiting loop effect, a selection waiting effect of displaying a selected standby image G200, a hall code corresponding waiting effect of displaying a hall code corresponding image G201, a new registration waiting effect of displaying a new registration image G202, and a demonstration movie image G203 are performed. Four demonstration movie standby effects to be displayed are repeated in order. The symbol still image GZT is also displayed in the selection standby effect performed here. That is, the customer waiting effect that displays the symbol stop image GZT, and the symbol stop image GZT is an image that is displayed at the beginning of the customer waiting effect, and is the image that is displayed for the longest time in the customer waiting loop effect. Because it is also. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player that the state in which the specific display GT is displayed is the customer waiting effect by the simple initialization standby effect in which the specific display GT is superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT. It has become.

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

Further, in the specific display GT, it is possible to select whether to change the character mode to the initial setting or to maintain the special character mode by operating the normal button 40 or the like. After any selection operation is performed, it is possible to hide the specific display GT. As a result, it is possible to produce a more interesting production than the specific display GT, such as a customer waiting loop production.

Also, in the customer waiting loop effect, a plurality of unit standby effects such as a customer waiting start effect for displaying a symbol stop image GZT, a selected standby effect, and a hall code corresponding standby effect can be executed in a predetermined order. Of the unit standby effects, the effect at the start of customer waiting and the selected standby effect are symbol stop standby effects for displaying the symbol stop image GZT. Further, in the simple initialization standby effect, a specific display GT is displayed superimposed on the symbol stop image GZT. That is, the simple initialization standby effect is an effect in which the specific display GT can be displayed in the symbol stop standby effect. Then, in the customer waiting loop production, the symbol stop standby production is shifted to another unit standby production in a predetermined time, whereas the simple initialization standby production is longer than the pattern stop standby production in the customer waiting loop production. , is executable. As a result, it is possible to appropriately indicate that the display state of the specific display GT is in the customer waiting state, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display GT.

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

Further, when the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is indicated by an input operation in the specific display GT, the player is highly likely to appropriately grasp the currently set character mode. Therefore, since it can be determined that the specific display GT may be hidden, it is possible to improve the entertainment by performing the customer waiting loop effect.

Further, even after the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is indicated by an input operation in the specific display GT, after the special figure variation effect is performed while the special character mode is maintained, It is possible to execute a simple initialization standby effect in which a specific display GT is displayed. This is because it is possible to appropriately indicate to the next player that the character mode is set to the special character mode.

In addition, in the customer waiting loop effect after the player's intention to maintain the special character mode is indicated by the input operation in the specific display GT, the selection image GS1 is displayed based on the operation of the normal button 40, and the normal procedure is performed. It is possible to change the character mode by As a result, for example, even if the player erroneously selects the initialization option display GY and the maintenance option display GN in the specific display GT, it is possible to immediately set the desired character mode thereafter. ing.

Also, a character mode display KH indicating the currently set character mode is displayed on the display section 50a. Therefore, the player can accurately understand from the character mode display KH that the currently set character mode is the special character mode. Therefore, the player can easily grasp whether the currently set special character mode is the preferred character mode.

In addition, in the display section 50a, the specific display GT has a first display mode in which the display area occupied by the display section 50a is larger than that of the character mode display KH, and a second display mode in which it is displayed at a position closer to the center of the display section 50a. is displayed in a mode that satisfies at least one of the display modes. Therefore, it is possible to make the specific display GT more conspicuous than the character mode display KH, and it is possible to appropriately prevent the specific display GT from being overlooked.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, it is possible to display the currently selected image GS1 and change the character mode based on the operation input to the normal button 40 or the like. In contrast to the change of the character mode by the normal procedure, in the specific display GT displayed when the special character mode is set, the number of operation inputs to the normal button 40 etc. when changing the character mode by the normal procedure The character mode can be changed to the first character mode, which is the initial setting, with a small number of operation inputs. That is, while the specific display GT is being displayed, the character mode can be changed to the default first character mode based on the simple selection operation input, which is easier than changing the character mode by the normal procedure. Therefore, for example, when the character mode set by the previous player is not desired, it is possible to prevent the next player from complicating the operation for returning to the initial setting. can be maintained high.

Further, during the effective period of the simple selection operation input, the specific display GT is displayed on the display section 50a. As a result, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player the period during which the simple selection operation input is possible.

Further, the specific display GT is displayed in a customer waiting effect in the customer waiting state. Specifically, the specific display GT is displayed in a simple initialization standby effect, which is one of the customer waiting effects. As a result, the player can perform a simple selection operation input when the special character mode set by the previous player is not desired when starting a game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

8. MODIFIED EXAMPLE Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

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

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the specific display GT is a special character mode display GT1 capable of indicating that the character mode is set to the special character mode, and the character mode set to the special character mode is initialized. In the above explanation, both the character mode initialization display GT2 and the character mode initialization display GT2 are included. However, for example, only one of the special character mode display GT1 and the character mode initialization display GT2 may be displayed. This is because, for example, the character mode initialization display GT2 alone can indicate that the character mode is set to the special character mode. Further, in the above embodiment, the character mode initialization display GT2 is provided with both the initialization option display GY and the maintenance option display GN. However, for example, only the initialization option display GY may be displayed.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the first character mode, the second character mode, and the third character mode, which are settable character mode candidates, are explained as modes relating to different ally characters. However, the settable character mode candidates are not limited to, for example, allied characters. For example, a plurality of candidate character modes may be modes related to different enemy characters. That is, for example, in the setting screen of the enemy character mode as shown in FIG. Then, in the SP reach battle production, it is conceivable to battle with an enemy character related to the set enemy character mode. In addition, as production settings that can be set from among multiple candidates, in addition to the character mode related to the above form, the frequency with which a specific production is executed, the degree of expectation for a big hit in a specific production, etc. can be set in multiple production settings. A different aspect for each candidate is also conceivable.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, there are a total of three character mode candidates that can be set: the first character mode as the default basic character mode, and the second and third character modes as special character modes. I explained the character mode. However, it is sufficient that the settable effect setting candidates include at least the basic effect settings as the initial settings and the special effect settings other than the basic effect settings, and the number of the special effect settings is of course the above-described form. It is not limited to two.

Also, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which only the character mode for the ally character can be set from among a plurality of candidates. That is, the example in which there is one effect setting that can be set from a plurality of candidates has been described. However, there may be a plurality of effect settings that can be set from among a plurality of candidates. That is, for example, it may be possible to set the effect setting for the ally character from among a plurality of candidates, and to set the effect setting for the enemy character from among the plurality of candidates. Then, when there are a plurality of sets of performance settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates, a specific display GT is displayed when at least one of them is set to a special performance setting. You can do it. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates, when the initialization option display GY is selected, all the effect settings are changed to the basic effect settings which are the initial settings. It is preferable to This is because the greater the number of effect settings that can be set from a plurality of candidates, the more time and effort it takes to return all the effect settings to the basic effect settings by changing the effect settings according to the normal procedure.

In addition, when there are a plurality of settable performance settings out of a plurality of candidates, when the initialization option display GY is selected, only a specific performance setting among them is changed to the basic performance setting which is the initial setting. You can do it. That is, for example, there are provided an initialization effect setting that can be changed to the basic effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected, and a special maintenance effect setting that can maintain the special effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected. . Specifically, for example, it is possible to set the effect settings for the ally character and the effect settings for the enemy character respectively from a plurality of candidates, the effect setting for the ally character is set as the initialization effect setting, and the effect setting for the enemy character is set. When the special maintenance effect setting is set and both of them are set to the special effect setting, when the initialization option display GY is selected, the effect setting for the friend character is changed to the basic effect setting, and the effect setting for the enemy character is changed. , the special effect setting may be maintained. Also, in this case, when the initialization effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the specific display GT is displayed, only the special maintenance effect setting is set to the special effect setting, and the initialization effect setting is the special effect setting. If it is not set in the settings, the specific display GT may not be displayed.

Further, for example, when providing an initialization effect setting that can be changed to the basic effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected, and a special maintenance effect setting that can maintain the special effect setting when the initialization option display GY is selected, these initial settings The change effect setting and the special maintenance effect setting may be effect settings related to different game states. When the initialization production setting and the special maintenance production setting are production settings related to different game states, the game state in which the special maintenance production setting can be set is more likely to be set by the player than the game state in which the initialization production setting can be set. It is preferable to set the game state advantageous to In a pachinko game machine having a first game state and a second game state more advantageous to the player than the first game state, the game state is likely to be set when the player ends the game. is the first game state, not the second game state. This is because ordinary players rarely end the game when the advantageous second game state is set. Therefore, by setting the effect setting related to the first game state, which has a high frequency of being the game state when the next player starts the game, as the initialization effect setting, the effect setting is initialized when the game is started. can be easily performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from being started in a state in which the special effect setting that the player does not desire is set.

Specifically, in the example of the above embodiment, the game states are "low-probability low-base game state", "low-probability high-base game state", "high-probability low-base game state", "high-probability high-base game state", There is a "jackpot gaming state". Then, for example, the character mode in the "low-probability low-base game state" is defined as a first character mode (basic character mode), a second character mode (special character mode), and a third character mode (special character mode) related to the ally character. It is possible to select and set from among them. Also, the effect setting in the "high-probability high-base game state" can be selected from a plurality of candidates for the enemy character. For example, in the "jackpot game state", the enemy character selection image GS10 shown in FIG. 47 is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the subsequent effect setting in the "high probability high base game state" can be set. In the enemy character selection image GS10, a first enemy character area E1 indicating the first enemy character mode, a second enemy character area E2 indicating the second enemy character mode, and a third enemy character area E3 indicating the third enemy character mode. are provided and can be selected by the cursor K. The initial setting as the initial position of the cursor K can be, for example, the first enemy character mode (basic enemy character mode). That is, the second enemy character mode and the third enemy character mode are special enemy character modes. Then, in the "high-probability high-base game state", the effect is performed in the enemy character mode selected in the enemy character selection image GS10 displayed in the "jackpot game state". That is, an effect is produced in which an enemy character associated with an enemy character mode selected from among the first enemy character mode, second enemy character mode, and third enemy character mode battles with an ally character. After that, the player generally ends the game when transitioning to the "low-probability low-base game state". Therefore, when the character mode in the "low-probability low-base game state" is not set to the first character mode, the specific display GT may be displayed. As a result, the player who plays the next game can easily understand from the specific display GT that the character mode when starting the game is not the basic character mode, and can easily change the setting to the basic character mode. It is possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is explained that the character mode display KH indicating the effect setting currently set is displayed. However, the character mode display KH does not necessarily have to be displayed. For example, the character mode display KH may be displayed only when special effects are set. This is because even if the character mode display KH is displayed only when special effects are set, it is possible to indicate that the basic effects are set when the character mode display KH is not displayed. Further, for example, the character mode display KH may be hidden while the specific display GT is being displayed. Specifically, for example, the character mode display KH is displayed while the simple initialization standby effect is not being executed, that is, while the special figure fluctuation effect is being performed in the non-customer waiting state, or during the customer waiting loop effect. may be displayed while the In particular, when the special figure variation effect is being performed, a conspicuous display such as the specific display GT may hinder other effects. Also, there is a possibility that the player who is playing the game appropriately grasps the current effect settings. Therefore, the character mode display KH may be displayed inconspicuously in the non-customer waiting state, and the specific display GT may be conspicuously displayed in the customer waiting state.

Moreover, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply it to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mammoth ball game machine. Further, for example, the setting related to the effect may be a setting that can be controlled by the effect control microcomputer. That is, for example, settings related to the volume of the effect sound emitted from the speaker, and settings related to screen display on a liquid crystal display (for example, settings related to illuminance, brightness, etc. related to brightness) can also be settings related to effects. Then, for example, if the effect setting is the basic effect setting, the specific display may not be performed even if the setting related to the volume of the effect sound and the setting related to the screen display are settings other than the initial settings. This is because it is possible to easily grasp that these settings are not the settings desired by the player once the game is started. In addition, regarding the settings related to the volume of the sound effect and the settings related to the screen display, there is a strong tendency for the optimal settings to be influenced by the installation environment of the game machine, and it is possible that the previous player's settings are optimal. highly sexual. Therefore, even when initialization is selected in the specific display, it may be preferable to maintain the current settings for the settings regarding the volume of the effect sound and the settings regarding the screen display.

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the display of the specific display GT causes part of the symbol still image GZT displayed behind the specific display GT to be missing. However, the specific display GT may be a transparent display to the extent that the design still image GZT displayed overlaid on the back looks faint. This is because it is possible to more accurately indicate that the player is waiting for a customer by making the symbol still image GZT appear more clearly.

Further, in the embodiment, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are variablely displayed in synchronism with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of patterns other than three, such as three. For example, you may provide two designs divided by special figure 1 and special figure 2. Moreover, one pattern common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may be used for display, and the sub-control board 120 may be used for control. Further, in areas other than the game area 6 of the game board 1, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Also, for the special figure 1 relation random number and the special figure 2 relation random number, the special figure determination process may be performed in the order stored in the reservation storage unit.

Also in the embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel can be configured to

Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control relating to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs basic control relating to the progress of the presentation according to the progress of the game (game control). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect 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.

9. Inventions Disclosed in the Present Specification The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A9 below, and invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B4 below.

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

Conventionally, in gaming machines, there are cases where a player can select an effect setting from among a plurality of candidates, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-16578, for example. However, if the effect setting can be selected from among a plurality of candidates, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game. In addition, the gaming machine of this configuration provides the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-16578, "In the standby effect after executing the game effect with the effect setting set to the special effect setting, the display means can display a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting." After the previous player sets the special effect setting and plays a game, the special effect setting may not necessarily be the effect setting desired by the next player. In general, since the basic effect setting tends to be a setting that allows the user to fully enjoy the charm of the game machine, a player who plays the game without knowing that the effect setting is set to the special effect setting. There is also the possibility of misunderstandings regarding the attractiveness of gaming machines. In response to such a problem, the gaming machine of this configuration can prevent the player from playing the game without knowing that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting by means of a specific display indicating that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting. be. As a result, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of game interest through presentation" (provides an effect).

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
Equipped with operation means (normal button 40 etc.) that allows operation input by the player,
The effect control means can hide the specific display based on an operation input to the operation means while the specific display is being displayed (display of the simple initialization image GKS including the specific display GT). In the medium (YES in S8002) simple character mode selection process (S8003, see FIG. 44), the after-change flag is turned OFF based on the operation input (S8104), and character mode selection process (S4308) is performed. , see FIG. 43), the customer waiting flag is changed from "6" corresponding to the simple initialization image GKS to other values as the post-variation flag is turned OFF (NO in S8005). .

Since the specific display indicates to the player that it is not the basic effect setting, the display itself may not be highly interesting. In addition, in this gaming machine, the player can voluntarily hide the specific display. Therefore, it is possible to switch to another image that is more interesting than the specific display.

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

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate that the display state of the specific display is in the state of performing the standby effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the specific display.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The production control means is
Effect setting change control for changing the effect setting from the special effect setting to the basic effect setting (simple character mode selection process (S8003, FIG. 44 ) is set to the first character mode (S8102) when "yes" is selected in ), the effect setting maintenance control for maintaining the special effect setting (in the simple character mode selection process (S8003, FIG. 44) If "No" is selected, it is not set to the first character mode).
After the execution of the selection control, the standard standby effect can be executed until the game effect is started after that (the post-variation flag is turned OFF (S8104), whereby the character mode selection process (S4308, FIG. 43), the customer waiting flag is changed from "6" corresponding to the simple initialization image GKS to "1" corresponding to the selected standby image G200 (NO in S8005) as the post-variation flag is turned OFF (see 43). S8012)).

The standard standby effect tends to be more interesting than the specific display. In addition, since the selection control is performed based on the player's operation input to the operation means, it corresponds to the player's expression of intention that the basic effect setting is not set. Therefore, in the gaming machine with this configuration, after the selection control is executed, the standard standby effect is performed, thereby making it possible to improve the amusement.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to Invention A4,
The production control means is
After the execution of the selection control, the specific display is not displayed until the game effect is started thereafter (in the character mode selection process (S4308, see FIG. 43), if the post-change flag is OFF (NO in S8005). ), and the customer waiting flag does not become "6").

After execution of the selection control, the player is highly likely to appropriately understand the currently set effect settings, and it is possible to determine that the specific display does not need to be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately show other displays to the player without displaying the specific display, which itself may not be highly interesting.

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

After the first player who has performed the operation input to the operation means related to the selection control plays a game in a state where the special effect setting is set, the second player who plays the game after that plays the second player. It may not be the same player as 1. In other words, there is a possibility that the second player has not indicated his/her intention that the setting is not the basic effect setting by operating the operation means. In the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate to such a second player that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting by means of the specific standby effect in which the specific display can be displayed.

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

There is a possibility that the operation input to the operation means related to the selection control is the player's error. Even in such a case, in the gaming machine of this configuration, the effect setting can be changed based on the operation input to the operation means, so that the effect setting can be changed.

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

In the gaming machine of this configuration, the player can easily grasp the current effect settings.

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

In the gaming machine with this configuration, the specific display can be made more conspicuous than the special effect setting display, and it is possible to appropriately prevent the specific display from being overlooked.

Invention B1:
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production using production means (image display device 50, etc.);
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising operation means (normal button 40, etc.) that allows an operation input by a player,
The production control means is
When the player is playing a game, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect (such as a special figure fluctuation effect) by the effect means,
The game effect is executed based on the set effect setting among a plurality of effect setting candidates including basic effect setting (first character mode) and special effect setting (second character mode, third character mode). is possible and
The effect setting can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means (normal character mode selection processing (S8004, FIG. 45) can be executed),
When the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, the effect setting is changed to the basic effect setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operating means, which is simpler than the selection operation input. possible (in simple character mode selection processing (S8003, FIG. 44), character mode is set to first character mode (S8102) by selecting "yes" (YES in S8101)) machine.

Conventionally, in gaming machines, there are cases where a player can select an effect setting from among a plurality of candidates, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-16578, for example. However, if the effect setting can be selected from among a plurality of candidates, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game. The gaming machine of this configuration differs from the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-16578 in that "the effect setting can be changed to the basic effect setting based on the simple selection operation input." ing. In a game machine in which the effect setting can be set from among a plurality of candidates, various effects are possible, but selection operation input for changing the effect setting tends to be complicated. In particular, when the special effect settings set by the previous player are not desired by the next player, the complicated operation for changing to the basic effect settings is a problem for the player. This can be stressful and lead to a decrease in interest in games. To solve such a problem, in the gaming machine of this configuration, when the effect setting is the special effect setting, the effect setting can be changed to the basic effect setting based on the simple selection operation input that is simpler than the selection operation input. be. Therefore, even if the special effect setting set by the previous player is not desired by the next player, the change to the basic effect setting can be easily performed without stress. In other words, it is possible to reduce the stress that occurs when changing the production settings set by other players to the basic production settings while improving the interest by installing multiple production settings that enable a variety of productions. Become. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a variety of performances without feeling stressed by changing the performance settings. As a result, the gaming machine with this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of game interest through presentation" (provides an effect).

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The simple selection operation input requires a smaller number of operation inputs to the operation means than the selection operation input (normal character In order to change the character mode according to the normal procedure of the mode selection process (S8004, FIG. 45), it is necessary to input operation means such as the normal button 40 at least twice. , FIG. 44), a player who wishes to return to the initial settings can change to the initial settings with only one operation input.

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

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

In the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible to appropriately indicate to the player the period during which the simple selection operation input is possible.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
The production control means is
When the game effect is not performed, a predetermined standby effect can be executed by the effect means,
A game machine, wherein the specific display can be displayed in the standby effect.

In the gaming machine of this configuration, when starting a game, the player can perform a simple selection operation input when the special effect setting set by the previous player is not desired.

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

Claims (1)

Production control means capable of executing a predetermined production using production means including a prescribed display means;
A game machine comprising an operation means that allows a player to input an operation,
The production control means is
When a player is playing a game, the effect means can execute a predetermined game effect,
The game effect can be executed based on the effect setting set from among effect setting candidates including a basic effect setting and a plurality of special effect settings,
The effect setting can be changed based on a predetermined selection operation input to the operation means,
when the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, a specific display capable of suggesting that the effect setting is not the basic effect setting can be displayed on the display means;
During the display of the specific display, the effect setting can be changed to the basic effect setting based on a predetermined simple selection operation input to the operation means, which is simpler than the selection operation input,
when the effect setting is set to the special effect setting, a special effect setting display indicating the special effect setting currently set as the effect setting among the plurality of special effect settings on the display means; It is possible to display at the same time as the specific display,
The specific display includes at least a specific option that is an option for changing the production setting to the basic production setting,
The game machine, wherein the simple selection operation input is a selection input of the specific option.

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