JP7133190B2 - 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, it is determined whether or not to set a game state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game state), and various effects are performed until the result of the determination is shown. Among the effects, there is an effect suggesting the degree of expectation for the player to get into a game state advantageous to the player.

For example, Patent Literature 1 below describes a gaming machine that suggests a degree of expectation for a big win by executing a dialogue notice or a window notice in conjunction with a variable effect indicating the result of the judgment of a big win.

JP 2016-128089 A

By the way, there is room for improvement in terms of how to perform an effect suggesting the level of expectation for a game state that is advantageous to the player, in order to increase the interest in the game.

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
a determination means for determining whether or not to set an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
and a production execution means capable of executing production in response to the determination,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect including a predetermined ready-to-win effect indicating whether the advantageous game state is reached,
At a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state,
The suggestive effects include a normal suggestive effect and a high-expectation suggestive effect suggesting that the expectation level is higher than the normal suggestive effect ,
The production executing means is
When executing the predetermined game effect including a ready-to-win effect indicating that the advantageous game state will be reached without indicating that the advantageous game state will not be reached as the predetermined ready-to -win effect,
When executing the suggestive effect based on a normal effect selection criterion that makes it easier to execute the high-expectation degree suggestive effect than the normal suggestive effect at any timing in the game effect ;
Until a specific timing in the game effect, the high-expectation-level suggestive effect is less likely to be executed than the normal suggestive effect, and from the specific timing, the high-expectation-level suggestive effect is executed rather than the normal suggestive effect. and when the suggested effect is executed based on an easy -to-use special effect selection criterion,
When executing the predetermined game effect including the ready-to-win effect indicating that the advantageous game state does not occur as the predetermined ready-to-win effect,
The game machine is characterized in that the suggestive effect is executed based on a non-utilization effect selection criterion in which the high expectation level suggestive effect is less likely to be executed than the normal effect selection criterion.

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 a specific example of operation effects; 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of main-side timer interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 10 is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; It is a jackpot game control table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table related to the characteristic part of the pachinko game machine PY1. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between the effect flow of SP fluctuation and the execution timing of the advance notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a pattern effect production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows movable body drive production|presentation. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a dialog announcement; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a cherry blossom storm forecast; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a character color advance notice; It is explanatory drawing which shows a cut-in notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation production|presentation. It is a notice effect selection table related to SP fluctuation. This is an execution example of the notice effect when the notice effect is selected based on the normal effect selection criteria (heat pattern). This is an execution example of the notice effect when the notice effect is selected according to the first special effect selection standard (cold heat pattern). This is an execution example of the advance notice effect when the advance notice effect is selected according to the second special effect selection standard (cold pattern). It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table according to the second form. It is a sub-fluctuation pattern determination table for SP fluctuation according to the second form.

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 symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities or members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. Further, in any flow chart described later, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 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). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

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

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

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. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The electric chew 12D has an actuatable electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where 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 a game ball enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

The first big prize winning device 14D has a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The normal AT opening/closing member 14k is operated to open/close the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a guiding stage 12g that guides the game ball to the second starting port 12. As shown in FIG. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide stage 12g can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the second starting port 12.

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 (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A) that prevents passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is positioned slightly to the right of the left end of the specific region 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific region 16 directly above it). When the sorting member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible 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. Further, according to the game characteristics, 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.

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

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

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

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

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 as a trigger. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12 as a trigger. In the following description, 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.

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11 or the second start hole 12, various random numbers (an example of determination 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. It is possible.

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

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

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general pattern lottery may be acquired. 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 a plurality of liquid crystal displays or an EL (electro luminescence) display as long as it is capable of displaying images. 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 production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various productions using production means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and movable devices 55, 56, etc.) It should be controllable.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine PY1 is provided with a power board 190. As shown in FIG. The power board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub-control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190 . The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190 . ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches on/off of the power supply. 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 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 entered 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 . Also connected to the firing device 72 is 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, the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect with the progress of the game by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123 are stored. It includes a performance CPU 122 that executes the program.

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

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. 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" that will be described later, 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, when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not performed, the game ball passing through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a general-pattern related random number when the general-pattern fluctuation start condition is established in performing such a series of games (normal-pattern lottery, variable display of the general-pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), normal pattern random numbers are included in general pattern related random numbers to be acquired. 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) using 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 collates the acquired normal symbol random numbers with the hit determination table, and performs hit determination as to whether it is a hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination for performing the variable display of the normal pattern is performed. If the result of the hit determination is hit, basically, the hit pattern is displayed in a variable display of the normal pattern and stopped. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the lost normal figure is stopped and displayed in variable display of the normal figure. 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 using 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 the normal pattern when the winning pattern is stopped and displayed For the variable display of the figure, a normal figure variation pattern is determined in which the normal figure variation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal pattern fluctuation time associated with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal pattern display device 82 . Moreover, it is possible to appropriately change these normal pattern fluctuation times. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination, the normal pattern display device 82 performs variable display of the normal pattern.

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

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 using 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 for the game ball to win 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.例文帳に追加When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed in the special figure 2 display device 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the stop-displayed special figure 2 includes a big hit pattern and a losing pattern. That is, the results of the special figure 2 lottery include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the 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 hole 11 is called "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting hole 12 is called "establishment of the second starting condition". It says. Also, "satisfaction of the first starting condition" and "satisfaction of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "satisfaction of the starting condition". In addition, the special design losing pattern is also called "loss special pattern" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned normal pattern losing pattern.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the starting condition is established in performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, game state setting), Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special symbol variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for judging the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for judging the jackpot symbol type. A reach random number is a random number for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. 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) using 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 big hit determination table, the judgment value of the special symbol random number (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the big hit and loss, which are the results of the big hit determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with a big win determination table to determine whether it is a big win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal-probability jackpot determination table. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the winning probability of the jackpot.

3-2-2. Judgment of jackpot pattern type Judgment of jackpot pattern type determines the jackpot pattern type (jackpot pattern type) using a jackpot pattern type determination table as shown in FIG. It is a decision for Each type of the jackpot symbol is associated with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the components of the jackpot constituted by 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 collates the acquired jackpot design type random number with the jackpot design type determination table to determine the type of the jackpot design. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type. Also, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

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

3-2-3. Reach determination Reach determination determines whether or not to generate a reach with a special figure fluctuation effect described later using a reach determination table as shown in FIG. It is a decision for

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 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is reach or not (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), 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 special figure variable display, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as a display result (special figure lottery result), the next special figure variable display is not performed immediately, and the jackpot game is executed subsequently. be.

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern 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 fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a kind of reach, is performed is called "SP loss change", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a kind 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.

3-2-5. Prefetching determination The pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination using 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, at the time of start-up winning). 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. In addition, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes multiple round games with opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14, 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 a jackpot game using a 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 have 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.

In addition, the number of times and time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 or using only one of them. In the case of the configuration in which only the big winning game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or the configuration in which only the big winning game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, the configuration which does not include the big winning opening which 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 region 16". Further, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as "V open", and the specific region 16 being in the closed state 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 the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15 and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state Due to the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second large winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second large winning opening 15, the time and Due to the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). 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. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state", "high probability high base game state" and " It is possible to 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 determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination 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, the 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 the 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. Also, in the time saving state, using the special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected more than the non-time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is (See FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and the effective winning of 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 number of executions of the normal drawing lottery per unit time is greater in the time saving state.

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) that is 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. 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.

The game state after the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time is a "low-probability low-base game state" in which the normal probability state and the non-time-saving state are set. This game state is also called "normal game state". In addition, in the "jackpot game state", the hit determination is performed, but the jackpot determination is not performed, so a non-time-saving state is set with the start of the jackpot game. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or part of the game states described above. 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 is a division of production (or a higher-level attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short working hours production mode and a jackpot production mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also simply referred to as "variation production") will be described. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special figure is started, the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result related to the variable display of the special figure (jackpot determination result, jackpot pattern type determination result, reach determination result, and Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) etc., the special figure fluctuation production is executed. In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. 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, a small pattern area 50c can be provided in a section of 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 addition, 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 pattern region 50b2, right effect pattern region 50b3, and small pattern 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", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1), the left production pattern EZ1 and the right production pattern EZ3 are different. After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose stitches) suggesting a failure, 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, if 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.

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 hit" 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 suggesting a big win (so-called 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, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in FIG. ) is performed, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small patterns 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 reach are stopped in a mode indicating a big win (big win expectation) will be described in detail. The degree of jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”, the execution probability of SP reach is If the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing", it is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "jackpot", it is 100%. Can be set higher. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B are made executable as SP reach, the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of big hit determination is ``losing'', and the result of big hit determination is ``big hit''. In the case of 20%, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot". For example, it is possible to set the SP reach B jackpot expectation higher than the SP reach A jackpot expectation. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination, it is possible to set the degree of expectation for 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 that suggests 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 effect of the SP reach is executed expansively after the ready-to-reach effect of the 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 special figure 1 pending number or the special figure 2 pending number, each A pending icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed.

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

It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pending icon display area 50d can be a display area that displays both the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number, or a display area that displays only one of them. 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) and the like. 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, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body presentation can be changed or added as appropriate. 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 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 and the special button 41 as an advance notice effect. The operation performance is a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and functions as a performance for making the player expect a big win.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (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 promoting 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.

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.

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

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

Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and a normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding 1 to them. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. At least part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

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

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

In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, captures 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) is completed and the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

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

After the special operation process (S106), a sorting device control process for controlling the sorting device 16D is performed (S107). It should be noted that the sorting device 16D is operated when a special game using the second big winning device 15D is performed. However, the sorting device 16D may always be operated in a constant operation from power-on.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S108) and terminates the main side timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S108), a power-off monitoring process when the power is turned off, a timer provided in the game RAM 104, and the like are performed. In addition, as other processing (S108), a payout control processing for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 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. 23), and an interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt processing (S005). etc.

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

In the general winning opening sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a. Also, according to the result of the processing, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage part 106 provided in the game RAM 104.例文帳に追加. In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, four) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random numbers are not stored. Also, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 12a. When it is determined that the game ball is detected, a special symbol 2 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 2 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. In addition, when the Toku-zu 2 relation random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 2 relation random number is not stored. Moreover, 2nd prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 relation random number and the 2nd prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 13). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 relation random numbers (number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b and the second look-ahead determination Generate a command for the second starting port sensor including a second starting win command representing the result.

In the first starting hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting hole sensor 11a. When it is determined that a game ball is detected, a special symbol 1 related random number consisting of a special symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol type random number counter, a reach random number counter and a special symbol variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the acquired special symbol 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a provided in the game RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more, for example "4"), and the acquired special figure 1 related random number is the first They are stored in order from the area. It should be noted that, when the Toku-zu 1-related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired Toku-zu 1-related random number is not stored. Moreover, 1st prefetching determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 relation random number and the 1st prefetching determination table (refer FIG. 13). In addition, according to the result of the process, the special figure 1 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 1 relation random numbers (special figure 1 reservation number) stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the first look-ahead determination Generate a command for the first start opening sensor including a first start win command representing the result.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor 14a. Also, a command for the first big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. Also, a specific area sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the special figure 1 determination process, using the special symbol random number of the special figure 1 relation random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current game state , Big hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a loss. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot pattern type determination is performed to determine the type of the jackpot pattern using the jackpot pattern type random number of the special-figure 1 related random numbers and the special-figure 1 jackpot pattern type determination table. . Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined big hit symbol type is generated. Also, if the result of the big hit determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing a loss is generated.

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

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

It should be noted that if there are both the special figure 2 pending number and the special figure 1 pending number, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of the special figure 2 and the variable display of the special figure 1 are in parallel This is no longer done.

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

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

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control process]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is played using a jackpot game control table. After shifting to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the lapse of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of the round game is generated. Also, the ending is started in accordance with the end of the final round game. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information about the result of the jackpot symbol type determination.

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

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

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27. FIG. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the control of the effect by the following effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124 .

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

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for determining various effects are updated. As an example of a method for updating the effect determination random number counter for various effects, the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 can be used. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140 . The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display section 50a according to the received command (performs various effects based on the image). In addition to various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 (executes various sound effects by sound), and controls the lamp. The frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light via the circuit 151 (executing various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated (various movable body effects are produced by actions). run or). In this way, various productions (special figure fluctuation production, suspension production, operation production, jackpot game production, customer waiting production, etc.) are realized.

The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the effect control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM124. This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[2.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 1msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), as shown in FIG. 26, input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), movable device control processing (S4103), and watchdog timer processing (S4104) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, the operation of the player's operable operation units such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a is detected, and depending on the detection result, a command is set or production data is created. In the light emission data output process, the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light at the timing suitable for the image effect, etc., based on the effect data created in the input process, the effect data creation process, etc., which will be described later. Therefore, the light emission data is output to the lamp control circuit 151 . That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the like to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, based on the data for effects created in the input process, the later-described effect data creation process, etc., the movable bodies such as the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are operated at a predetermined timing to perform a movable body effect. drive data is output. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a movable object effect by operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58 and the like in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. The watchdog timer process resets the watchdog timer.

[3.10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the sub-control board 120. FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012), as shown in FIG. 27, received command analysis processing (S4201), effect timer update processing (S4202), voice control processing (S4203), and effect data creation processing (S4204) are sequentially performed. .

In the received command analysis process, the received interrupt process (S4010) analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124, and performs processing according to the command (for example, selection of production, setting of production mode, command setting, etc.). I do. In the production timer update process, a timer for measuring the time for each production is updated. For example, in the performance timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation effective period of the operation unit such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data for controlling audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing results of the input process and received command analysis process. In the effect data creation process, the effect data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

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

7. Characteristic Portion of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Characteristic portions of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail below. A major feature of the pachinko game machine PY1 is that it intentionally creates a situation in which a jackpot winning is reported even if the performance development looks like a failure at first glance.

First, the jackpot game executable by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can execute various jackpot games (jackpot games 1 to 4) shown in the jackpot game control table of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" or "jackpot pattern" in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 1 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the first start port 11). Any of the symbols 2” can be determined. More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 1" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 2" at a rate of 40%. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101, in the jackpot symbol type determination in the special figure 2 determination process (special figure determination process based on the winning to the second start port 12), either "jackpot symbol 3" or "jackpot symbol 4" It is possible to determine whether More specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 determines "jackpot pattern 3" at a rate of 60% and "jackpot pattern 4" at a rate of 40%.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, in the "jackpot game 1" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 1" is determined, and the "jackpot game 2" that is executed when the "jackpot pattern 2" is determined, the round game is performed 16 times. Then, from 1R to 8R, the first big winning port 14 is opened over a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game, and from 9R to 16R, the first opening is opened over a maximum of 0.1 seconds per round game. The big prize opening 14 is opened. From 9R to 16R of this jackpot game, the opening time of the first big winning hole 14 is extremely short, and in reality, winning to the first big winning hole 14 cannot be expected. In other words, although the total number of round games in this jackpot game is 16 times, the substantial number of round games is 8 times.

In addition, in the "jackpot game 3" executed when the "jackpot pattern 3" is determined and the "jackpot game 4" executed when the "jackpot pattern 4" is determined, the round game is played 16 times. done. Then, in all of 1R to 16R, the first big prize winning opening 14 is opened for 29.5 seconds at maximum per one round game. In other words, in this jackpot game, the total number of round games and the substantial number of round games are 16 times.

Therefore, "jackpot game 3" and "jackpot game 4" with a substantial number of round games of 16 are "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" with a substantial number of round games of 8 times. The jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 3" or "jackpot game 4" is executed is the jackpot game in which "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 2" is executed. It can be said that this is a game state more advantageous to the player than the game state.

Next, game states that can be controlled by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101, even when executing any of the jackpot games of "jackpot game 1", "jackpot game 2", "jackpot game 3", and "jackpot game 4", changes the game state after the jackpot game to Set to short-time. Further, when either "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state, while "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 2" is set. When any jackpot game of game 4" is executed, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. That is, after "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3", control to a high probability high base game state (high probability state and short time state), and after "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4", Control to low probability high base game state (normal probability state and time saving state).

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

Therefore, the "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" in which the high probability state is set after that is more advantageous to the player than the "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4" in which the high probability state is not set after that. It can be said that it is a jackpot game. Also, the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 1" or "jackpot game 3" is executed is a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which "jackpot game 2" or "jackpot game 4" is executed. I can say In addition, the "high-probability high base game state", which is one of the high-probability states, can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the "low-probability high-base game state", which is one of the normal probability states. In this specification, a game state that is advantageous to the player is sometimes referred to as an advantageous game state.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The game control microcomputer 101 can determine the special figure 1 variation pattern using the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29 in the low probability low base game state (normal probability state and non-time saving state).

The game control microcomputer 101, in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process when set to the normal probability state and non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 1 determination process, the result of the jackpot pattern type determination, Reach determination result, and based on the Toku-zu variation pattern random number, to determine the Toku-zu 1 variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 29, as the special figure 1 variation pattern, one of 11 types of "THP001" to "THP005", "THP011" to "THP013", "THP016" to "THP018" can be determined. is possible. Whether to determine which special figure 1 variation pattern is distributed by the special figure variation pattern random number. Note that the determination ratio (distribution ratio) in this embodiment is as shown in FIG. This determination ratio can be changed as appropriate.

More specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the result of the jackpot pattern type determination is "jackpot pattern 1" or "jackpot pattern 2". , As a special figure 1 variation pattern, it is possible to determine five types of "THP001" to "THP005".

Among them, "THP001" to "THP003" are all "SP jackpot fluctuations". As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern is associated with the execution mode of the notice effect (corresponding to the suggestive effect). Specifically, "THP001" is a special figure variation pattern in which various advance notice effects are selected on the basis of normal effect selection criteria during the entire period of the variable effect. In addition, "THP002" selects various advance notice effects based on special effect selection criteria during the period up to a specific timing in the variable effect (first period), and during the period after the specific timing (second period) is a special figure variation pattern that selects various advance notice effects based on normal effect selection criteria. In addition, "THP003" is a special figure variation pattern that selects various advance notice effects based on special effect selection criteria during the entire period of the variable effect. In this form, the specific timing in the variable production is the start timing of the SP reach. It should be noted that the specific timing can be changed as appropriate. "THP001" is an example of a first variation pattern, and "THP002" and "THP003" are examples of a second variation pattern.

Here, the normal effect selection standard (normal effect selection standard) is a effect selection standard with which a notice effect indicating a relatively high degree of expectation for a big win (high expectation notice effect) is likely to be executed. On the other hand, the special effect selection standard (special effect selection standard) is a effect selection standard in which the high-expectation level announcement effect is more difficult to execute than the normal effect selection standard. In this form, as a special figure variation pattern, by providing a pattern for selecting a notice effect based on the special effect selection criteria, a situation is intentionally created in which the jackpot winning is notified even if the effect development seems to be lost at first glance. ing.

The execution mode of the notice effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP001" is called "heat pattern", and this special figure fluctuation pattern is particularly called "heat notice/SP big hit fluctuation". Also, the execution mode of the notice effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP002" is called "cold heat pattern", and this special figure fluctuation pattern is particularly called "cold heat notice/SP big hit fluctuation". Also, the execution mode of the notice effect associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern "THP003" is called "cold pattern", and this special figure fluctuation pattern is particularly called "cold notice/SP big hit fluctuation". By the way, the case where the possibility of being in an advantageous state for the player is high is expressed as "hot", and the case where the possibility of being in an advantageous state for the player is lower than that in the hot case is expressed as "cold".

In addition, "THP004" is "L jackpot variation", and "THP005" is "N jackpot variation". When the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the easiness of selection of each variation has a relationship of "SP jackpot variation" > "L jackpot variation" > "N jackpot variation". Further, the easiness of selection of each variation belonging to the "SP jackpot variation" has a relationship of "heat notice/SP jackpot variation" > "cold heat notice/SP jackpot variation" > "cold notice/SP jackpot variation". With such execution probabilities, "cold heat warning/SP big win fluctuation" and "cold warning/SP big win fluctuation" are positioned as exceptions to "heat warning/SP big win fluctuation". In addition, by making it more difficult to execute the "cold notice/SP jackpot change" than the "cold notice/SP jackpot change", the rarity of the "cold notice/SP jackpot change", which is more unexpected for the player, is brought out. ing. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the distribution rate of "cold warning/SP jackpot fluctuation" is the same as the distribution rate of "N jackpot fluctuation". In addition, the distribution rate of "cold heat notice/SP jackpot fluctuation" is higher than "L jackpot fluctuation". The distribution rate of the special figure variation pattern can be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 29, the pachinko game machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the special figure 1 variation pattern is "THP011". to "THP013" can be determined. "THP011" is "SP loss variation", "THP012" is "L loss variation", and "THP013" is "N loss variation". The easiness of selection of each of these fluctuations has a relationship of "N loss fluctuation">"L loss fluctuation">"SP loss fluctuation".

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1, when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", as a special figure 1 variation pattern, 3 of "THP016" to "THP018" It is possible to determine the type. Which of these three types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is assigned by the number of special figure 1 reservations. If the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 to 2, it is easy to determine "THP016" with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time of 13000 ms, and if the special figure 1 reservation number is 3 to 4, the special figure “THP018”, which has a relatively short fluctuation time of 4000 ms, is likely to be determined.

Next, the effect flow of SP fluctuation (SP big hit fluctuation and SP losing fluctuation) and execution timing of the advance notice effect will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation pattern is SP fluctuation, the production flow of the fluctuation production is composed of "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach". be. 17 (A) (B) (C-2), FIG. 18 (A) (B), FIG. 19 (A) (B) (C-1) (C-2) variation production is executed. Note that in this embodiment, the SP reach is a battle reach in which an ally character and an enemy character battle. In the battle reach related to the SP jackpot change, the ally character wins (Fig. 19 (C-1)). On the other hand, in the Battle Reach related to the SP loss change, the ally character is defeated (Fig. 19 (C-2)). Branching to a "victory" effect (successful effect) or a "defeat" effect (failure effect) in battle reach is referred to as a "hit-or-lose branch".

Here, the main production that constitutes the special figure fluctuation production will be described. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect that constitutes the special figure fluctuation effect, and emits light using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 according to the display of the effect image. Effects, sound effects using the speaker 52, movable body effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58, operation effects using the input devices (normal button 40, special button 41), and the like can be executed.

A. Normal Fluctuation "Normal Fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special figure. Since it is performed first in the special figure fluctuation production, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure fluctuation production has been started.
B. Reach "Reach" is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol after the "normal variation". Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it functions as an effect that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since it may develop into a reach production such as "battle reach" after that, it also functions as a production that suggests that a reach production may be performed.

It should be noted that the reach is a state in which only one of the plurality of production patterns is displayed variably, and depending on which design the variably displayed production pattern is stopped and displayed, the game is played. It is a state (for example, the state of "7↓7") that is a combination of performance symbols indicating that the game state will be advantageous to the player (for example, the game state will be a jackpot game state).

C. N Reach "N Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "Reach" is established. Since it may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

D. SP Reach (Battle Reach)
"Battle Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "N Reach", and is a reach effect that shows a battle between an ally character and an enemy character. Battlereach has a victory mode and a defeat mode. In the battle reach for victory, a victory effect (success effect) is performed in which the ally character wins. On the other hand, in the battle reach of defeat, a defeat effect (failure effect) is performed in which the ally character is defeated.

"Battle Reach" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot" than when the result is "losing", so it is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. Function. In addition, since the jackpot game is more likely to be played when it develops into "battle reach" after "N reach" than when it ends with "N reach", "battle reach" is more likely to be played than "N reach". It also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute various advance notice effects in conjunction with the change effects related to the SP change. Various notice effects include "pattern effect effect", "movable body drive effect", "serif notice", "cherry blossom notice", "character color notice", "cut-in notice", and "operation effect". ing.

The "symbol effect presentation", "movable body drive presentation", and "line notice" are executed during normal fluctuation (see FIG. 30). More specifically, the execution start timing of each of these advance notice effects is the earliest for the "symbol effect effect", the second earliest for the "movable body driving effect", and the latest for the "word notice". The “symbol effect effect”, the “movable body drive effect”, and the “line notice” are collectively referred to as “pre-reach notice effect”.

Also, the "preview of falling cherry blossoms" is executed when the N reach is developed into the SP reach (see FIG. 30). From the viewpoint of its execution timing, the "preview of the falling cherry blossoms" may be referred to as an "advanced presentation effect".

Also, "character color notice", "cut-in notice", and "operation effects" are executed during SP reach (see FIG. 30). More specifically, the execution start timing of each of these advance notice effects is the earliest for "text color notice", the next earliest for "cut-in notice", and the latest for "operation effect". The "operation effect" is executed before the win-lose branch. That is, following the "operation presentation", a victory presentation (success presentation) or a defeat presentation (failure presentation) is executed. Note that the "character color notice", "cut-in notice", and "operation effect" are collectively referred to as "sp reach notice effect".

Next, each advance notice effect will be described in detail.

a. Symbol Effect Rendering The “symbol effect rendering” is a rendering of displaying an effect image around the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 when the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 is started (see FIG. 31). Effect images include a light effect image (light effect image G51, FIG. 31(B)) and a flame effect image (flame effect image G52, FIG. 31(C)). The pattern effect production (FIGS. 31A and 31B) in which the light effect image G51 is displayed around the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is called "light effect". Also, the pattern effect production (FIGS. 31A and 31C) in which the flame effect image G52 is displayed around the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is called "flame effect". As will be described later, the “flame effect” is a preview effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than the “light effect”. It should be noted that the effect image displayed in the pattern effect production can be changed as appropriate.

b. Movable Body Driving Effect The “movable body driving effect” is a performance for operating the lower board movable body 56k. The movable body drive performance includes "movable body fanning" and "movable body appearance". "Movable body tilting" is an effect of returning the lower board movable body 56k to its initial position after moving it up and down (that is, after repeating up and down for a certain period of time (for example, about 3 seconds)) (Fig. 32 (A ) (B) (C)). On the other hand, the "appearance of movable body" is to move the lower board movable body 56k up and down, move it to an appearance position where the entire front side of the lower board movable body 56k is visible to the player, and hold it for a certain period of time (for example, 3 seconds), and the effect is to keep the character at the appearance position (FIGS. 32(A), (B), and (D)). In the present embodiment, the position (height) at which the underboard movable body 56k rises in the "movable body tilting" is a position about halfway between the initial position and the appearing position (see FIGS. 32B and 32C). In the "movable body fanning", about the upper half of the front side of the lower board movable body 56k becomes visible to the player. As will be described later, "appearance of movable body" is a notice effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than "inflection of movable body". It should be noted that the movable body to be operated in the movable body driving effect and its operation mode can be changed as appropriate.

c. Speech Notice The “speech notice” is an effect in which the mini character G61 is first displayed (FIG. 33(A)), and then the lines of the mini character G61 are displayed (FIGS. 33(B) and (C)). The lines of the mini character G61 include "Reach?" and "CHANCE!". The dialog announcement (FIGS. 33A and 33B) that displays the dialog G62 of "Reach?" is referred to as "reach?" C)) is called "CHANCE!" As will be described later, "CHANCE!" is a preview effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than "Reach?". It should be noted that the mini-characters and lines displayed in the line notice can be changed as appropriate.

d. "Sakurafubuki Preview""SakurafubukiPreview" is an effect in which an image of a cherry blossom storm is displayed when N reach develops into SP reach. There are two types of "preview of cherry blossom storm": "small snowstorm" and "large snowstorm". "Light blizzard" is an effect of displaying a predetermined amount of image of blizzard of cherry blossoms on the display unit 50a (Fig. 34(A)). On the other hand, "big snowstorm" is an effect in which an image of cherry blossom snowflakes larger than the amount of cherry blossom snowflakes displayed in "light snowstorm" is displayed on the display unit 50a (FIG. 34(B)). As will be described later, "big snowstorm" is a foretelling effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than "small snowstorm".

e. Text color notice “Text color notice” is an effect in which characters displayed in SP reach (battle reach) are displayed in a predetermined color. In this embodiment, after the SP reach start title image G1 is displayed in the battle reach (FIG. 35(A)), an image in which the ally character and the enemy character are facing each other is displayed (FIG. 35(B) or (C )), in this scene, a character image ``Looks good! The display colors of this character image include white and red. An effect of displaying a character image of "You look good!" in white (FIG. 35(B)) is called "white character". On the other hand, the effect of displaying the character image of "You look good!" As will be described later, "red characters" is a preview effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than "white characters". Note that the characters displayed in the character color notice and their colors can be changed as appropriate.

f. Cut-in notice "Cut-in notice" is an effect that displays a cut-in image in SP reach (battle reach). In this embodiment, after displaying an image in which a friend character and an enemy character are facing each other in battle reach, a cut-in image is displayed (see FIG. 36). The cut-in images include a cheering cut-in image G81 (FIG. 36(B)) showing how character A, who is an associate of the main character, is cheering, and a cheering cut-in image G81 (FIG. 36B), which indicates that character B, who is an associate of the main character, has come to help. There is a cut-in image G82 (FIG. 36(C)). The cut-in notice displaying the cheering cut-in image G81 (FIGS. 36A and 36B) is referred to as “cheering cut-in”, and the cut-in notice displaying the cheering cut-in image G82 (FIGS. 36A and 36C )) is referred to as “assisted cut-in”. As will be described later, the “assistance cut-in” is a preview effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the “cheering cut-in”. Note that the image displayed in the cut-in notice can be changed as appropriate.

g. Operation Effect “Operation effect” is an effect that is executed at the time of winning/losing branch in SP reach (battle reach), and is an effect that prompts the player to operate the input device (normal button 40 in this embodiment). In this embodiment, the player is made to operate the normal button 40 at the time of winning/losing branch in battle reach, and in response to this operation, or in response to the lapse of the operation valid period of the normal button 40 without being operated by the player. , a success effect (FIG. 19(C-1)) or a failure effect (FIG. 19(C-2)) is executed. The operation effect includes the effect of displaying an operation prompting image in a predetermined size (FIGS. 37A and 37B) to prompt the operation of the normal button 40, and the effect of displaying the operation prompting image in a larger size (FIGS. 37A and 37B). 37(A)(C)). The operation prompting image displayed in the former is called a normal button image G91, and the operation effect of displaying the normal button image G91 is called a "normal button notice". On the other hand, the operation facilitating image displayed in the latter case is called a big button image G92, and the operation rendering for displaying the big button image G92 is called a "big button notice". As will be described later, the "deca button notice" is a notice effect with a higher expectation for a big hit than the "normal button notice". Note that the input device used for the operation effect may include other input devices such as the special button 41 . In this case, the operation effect for operating the special button 41 may be an advance notice effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the operation effect for operating the normal button 40 .

Next, execution lotteries for various advance notice effects will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control microcomputer 121 selects a notice effect based on the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. That is, when the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the fluctuation start command reception processing in the received command analysis processing (FIG. 27, step S4201), but in this processing , While selecting the variation performance based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command, the execution lottery of the notice performance is performed. In addition, after the lottery for execution of the announcement effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the announcement effect start command for starting the selected announcement effect in the output buffer.

Production control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP011) in the fluctuation start command reception processing, the notice shown in FIG. 38 (A) A lottery for execution of various advance notice performances is carried out based on a performance selection table.

That is, as the "pattern effect presentation", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 40%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the "movable body driving effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 15%. Also, as the "advance notice of dialogue", "Reach?" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "CHANCE!" is selected at a rate of 20%. Also, as the "preview of cherry blossom storm", "light snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 60%, and "large snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 40%. Also, as the "character color advance notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 70% and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 30%. Also, as the "cut-in notice", the "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 90%, and the "assistance cut-in" is selected at a rate of 10%. Also, as the "operation effect", "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and "big button notice" is selected at a rate of 20%.

In addition, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command in the variation start command reception process, the effect control microcomputer 121 is "heat notice / SP big hit variation" (THP001), FIG. 38 (B ), a lottery for execution of various advance notice effects is performed based on the notice effect selection table shown in FIG.

That is, as the "pattern effect presentation", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 30%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 60%. In addition, as the "movable body driving effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 25%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 65%. Also, as the "line notice", "Reach?" is selected at a rate of 20%, and "CHANCE!" is selected at a rate of 70%. Also, as the "preview of cherry blossom storm", "light snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 20%, and "large snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 80%. Also, as the "character color notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 30% and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 70%. Also, as the "cut-in notice", the "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 35%, and the "assistance cut-in" is selected at a rate of 65%. Also, as the "operation effect", the "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 35%, and the "big button notice" is selected at a rate of 65%.

The advance notice effect selection table for losing shown in FIG. is the normal effect selection criteria (normal effect selection criteria). In this form, basically, various advance notice effects are selected at such a ratio. Therefore, as a pattern effect production, the expectation of a big hit is higher for the "flame effect" than for the "light effect". In addition, as a movable body driving presentation, the expectation of a big hit is higher for "movable body appearance" than for "movable body fanning". In addition, as a dialogue notice, "CHANCE!" has a higher expectation for a big hit than "Reach?". In addition, as a cherry blossom blizzard notice, the expectation of a big hit is higher for "big snowstorm" than for "small snowstorm". In addition, as a character color advance notice, "red character" has a higher expectation for a big hit than "white character". In addition, as a cut-in notice, the expectation of a big hit is higher for "assistance cut-in" than for "cheering cut-in". In addition, as an operation effect, the expectation of a big hit is higher for the "Big Button Notice" than for the "Normal Button Notice".

For this reason, "flame effect", "movable body appearance", "CHANCE!" suggestive performance). In addition, "Light effect", "Movable body fanning", "Reach?", "Light snowstorm", "White letters", "Cheering cut-in", "Normal button notice" suggestive performance). The low-expectation advance notice effect (low-expectation suggestive effect) is also called normal notice effect (normal suggestive effect).

In addition, each reach-before notice effect (symbol effect effect, movable body drive effect, dialogue notice) may not be executed, but the expectation of big hit is higher when it is executed than when it is not executed.

When the execution lottery for various advance notice effects is performed according to the selection criteria for the loss effect (FIG. 38A), the high expectation level notice effect is difficult to be executed over the entire period of the variable effect relating to the SP reach. A selection mode (or execution mode) of such an announcement effect is called a cold pattern (or a failure pattern). In addition, when the lottery for execution of various advance notice effects is carried out according to the normal effect selection criteria for big hits (Fig. 38(B)), the high expectation notice effect is likely to be executed over the entire period of the variable effect relating to the SP reach. A selection mode (or execution mode) of such an advance notice effect is referred to as a heat pattern.

In this embodiment, while such distribution of effects is the basis, when the special figure variation pattern is "cold heat notice/SP big hit change" (THP002), according to the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(C) A lottery for execution of various notice effects is carried out, and when the special figure variation pattern is "cold notice/SP big hit change" (THP003), various notice effects are executed according to the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(D). hold a lottery. These tables are special effect selection criteria for big wins. The advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. , is referred to as a second special effect selection criterion.

In the first special effect selection criteria (Fig. 38 (C)), the allocation rate of each SP reach notice effect (character color notice, cut-in notice, operation effect) is the normal effect selection standard (Fig. 38 (B)) , but the distribution rate of each reach-before notice production (symbol effect production, movable body drive production, dialogue notice) and development time notice production (cherry blossom storm notice) is the production selection criteria for losing (Fig. 38 (A )). For this reason, when the execution lottery of various notice effects is performed according to the first special effect selection standard (Fig. 38 (C)), in the variable effect related to the SP reach, before the start of the SP reach, the high expectation notice effect It is difficult to execute, and after the start of the SP reach, the high expectation level announcement effect is likely to be executed. Such a selection mode (or execution mode) of the advance notice effect is called a "cold heat pattern".

In addition, in the process when receiving the fluctuation start command, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "cold heat notice / SP big hit fluctuation" (THP002), and the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 1 special effect selection criteria), when performing the lottery for execution of various advance notice effects, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects each advance notice effect at the following ratio.

That is, as the "pattern effect presentation", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 40%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the "movable body driving effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 15%. Also, as the "advance notice of dialogue", "Reach?" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "CHANCE!" is selected at a rate of 20%. Also, as the "preview of cherry blossom storm", "light snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 60%, and "large snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 40%. Also, as the "character color notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 30% and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 70%. Also, as the "cut-in notice", the "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 35%, and the "assistance cut-in" is selected at a rate of 65%. Also, as the "operation effect", the "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 35%, and the "big button notice" is selected at a rate of 65%.

In addition, in the second special effect selection criteria (Fig. 38 (D)), each reach advance notice effect (symbol effect effect, movable body drive effect, dialogue notice), development time notice effect (cherry blossom storm notice), and each SP The apportionment ratio of the in-reach announcement effect (character color announcement, cut-in announcement, operation effect) is the same as the loss effect selection criteria (FIG. 38(A)). Therefore, when the lottery for execution of various advance notice effects is performed according to the second special effect selection criteria (FIG. 38(D)), it is difficult to execute the high expectation notice effect over the entire period of the variable effect relating to the SP reach. In other words, the selection mode (or execution mode) of the advance notice effect in this case is the same as in the case of the above-described SP loss fluctuation, "cold pattern".

In addition, in the process when receiving the fluctuation start command, the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "cold notice / SP big hit fluctuation" (THP003), and the notice effect selection table (th 2 special effect selection criteria), when performing lottery for execution of various advance notice effects, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects each advance notice effect at the following ratio.

That is, as the "pattern effect presentation", the "light effect" is selected at a rate of 40%, and the "flame effect" is selected at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the "movable body driving effect", "movable body fanning" is selected at a rate of 35%, and "movable body appearance" is selected at a rate of 15%. Also, as the "advance notice of dialogue", "Reach?" is selected at a rate of 30%, and "CHANCE!" is selected at a rate of 20%. Also, as the "preview of cherry blossom storm", "light snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 60%, and "large snowstorm" is selected at a rate of 40%. Also, as the "character color advance notice", "white characters" are selected at a rate of 70% and "red characters" are selected at a rate of 30%. Also, as the "cut-in notice", the "cheering cut-in" is selected at a rate of 90%, and the "assistance cut-in" is selected at a rate of 10%. Also, as the "operation effect", "normal button notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and "big button notice" is selected at a rate of 20%.

Next, an execution example of the notice effect in the "heat pattern", an execution example of the notice effect in the "cold pattern", and an execution example of the notice effect in the "cold pattern" will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41. FIG. First, an execution example of the advance notice effect in the "heat pattern" will be described. When the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "heat notice/SP big hit fluctuation" (THP001), the production control microcomputer 121 follows the normal production selection criteria for the big hit (Fig. 38 (B)). An execution lottery for the advance notice effect is performed. In this case, for example, various advance notice effects are executed as shown in FIG. That is, when the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, the advance notice performances of "flame effect", "appearance of movable body", and "CHANCE!" are successively executed during the normal variation. Then, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become ready-to-win, and develop from N-to-reach to SP-to-reach, the advance notice effect of “great snowstorm” is executed. During the reach effect of the SP reach, the notice effects of "red letters", "assistance cut-in", and "deca button notice" are sequentially executed. Then, following the "deca button announcement", the winning effect (Fig. 19 (C-1)) is executed, and the player is informed of the winning of the jackpot.

When the notice effect is executed with such a heat pattern, the player can recognize that the degree of expectation for the big win is high from an early stage in the variable effect (normally fluctuating in this form). It is possible to play games with anticipation.

Next, a description will be given of an execution example of the forewarning effect in the "cold heat pattern". Production control microcomputer 121, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is "cold heat notice / SP big hit fluctuation" (THP002), the notice according to the first special production selection criteria (Fig. 38 (C)) A lottery will be held for the execution of the production. In this case, for example, various advance notice effects are executed as shown in FIG. That is, when the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, two advance notice performances of "light effect" and "reach?" are sequentially executed during the normal variation. Then, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become ready-to-win, and develop from N-to-reach to SP-to-reach, the notice effect of “light snowstorm” is executed. During the reach effect of the SP reach, the notice effects of "red letters", "assistance cut-in", and "deca button notice" are sequentially executed. Then, following the "deca button announcement", the winning effect (Fig. 19 (C-1)) is executed, and the player is informed of the winning of the jackpot.

When the notice effect is executed in such a heat pattern, the high expectation notice effect is not executed until the SP reach is started, so the player can play the game without having a high expectation for the big win. conduct. However, when the SP reach is started, a number of high-expectation-level announcement effects are executed, so expectations for a big win increase. Finally, as expected by the player, the winning presentation is executed and the winning of the jackpot is reported. Therefore, although the high-expectation-level notice effect is not executed until the middle of the variable effect, the high-expectation-level notice effect is executed from the middle of the change effect, and the expectation for the big win increases. increase interest in

Next, an execution example of the notice effect in the "cold pattern" will be described. If the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command is "cold notice/SP jackpot variation" (THP003), the effect control microcomputer 121 gives a notice according to the second special effect selection criteria (FIG. 38(D)). A lottery will be held for the execution of the production. In this case, for example, various advance notice effects are executed as shown in FIG. That is, when the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, two advance notice performances of "light effect" and "reach?" are sequentially executed during the normal variation. Then, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 become ready-to-win, and develop from N-to-reach to SP-to-reach, the notice effect of “light snowstorm” is executed. During the reach effect of the SP reach, the notice effects of "white letters", "cheering cut-in", and "normal button notice" are sequentially executed. Then, following the "normal button announcement", the winning effect (Fig. 19 (C-1)) is executed, and the player is notified of the winning of the jackpot.

When the notice performance is executed in such a cold pattern, the high-expectation notice performance is not executed at all, so the player plays the game without having high expectations for the big win until the victory performance is executed. . Then, by executing the victory presentation, the player is surprised to have won the jackpot and has an exhilarating feeling. As described above, in this embodiment, even if the high-expectation notice effect is not executed at all, the winning effect may be executed (the jackpot winning is notified), so the unexpectedness of the effect development improves the interest of the game. do.

In addition, the period during which the high-expectation notice effect is likely to be executed in the SP jackpot fluctuation is called a normal notice period, and the period during which the high-expectation notice effect is difficult to execute despite the SP jackpot fluctuation is called a special notice period. called the notice period. In the execution example of the heat pattern shown in FIG. 39, the entire period of the variable effect is the normal notice period. Further, in the execution example of the cold/heat pattern shown in FIG. 40, the period from the start of the variable effect to the start timing Ta of the SP reach (equivalent to a specific timing) is the special notice period, and from the start timing Ta of the SP reach The period until the end of the SP reach is the normal advance notice period. Also, in the execution example of the cold pattern shown in FIG. 41, the entire period of the variable effect is the special notice period.

8. Effect of the Embodiment As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the high-expectation-level advance notice effect is executed over the entire period of the variable effect and the winning of the jackpot is announced (heat pattern, see FIG. 39). ), and a case where there is a period during which it is difficult to execute the high-expectation-prediction effect in the variable effect, and the jackpot winning is notified (cold-heat pattern or cold pattern, see FIGS. 40 and 41). Therefore, it is possible to add unexpectedness to the prediction of the success or failure of the big win based on the state of execution of the advance notice effect, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In particular, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, although the high-expectation-level notice effect is not executed until the SP-reach starts in the variable effect, the high-expectation-level notice effect is executed from the start of the SP-reach. 40), and there are cases in which the jackpot winning is reported even though the high-expectation-level announcement effect is not often executed over the entire period of the variable effect (cold pattern, see FIG. 40). See Figure 41). Therefore, it is possible to further improve the amusement of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the advance notice effect is executed based on the first special effect selection criterion (FIG. 38(C)), high expectations are placed after the SP reach is started in the variable effect. Since it becomes easier to execute the suggestion, it is possible to gradually increase the player's expectation after the SP reach. Therefore, the game interest can be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, whether the high-expectation notice effect is likely to be executed over the entire period of the variable effect due to the determination of the variation pattern by the main control board 100 (see FIG. 29). It is determined whether a period during which the advance notice effect is difficult to be executed is included. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden of developing programs and the like on the sub-control board 120 side.

9. 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.

<Second form>
In the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first form described above, the special figure variation patterns selected by the game control microcomputer 101 are "heat notice/SP jackpot change", "cold heat notice/SP jackpot change", and "cold notice/SP jackpot change". variation” was provided (see FIG. 29). On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine of the second form, there is only one "SP big hit fluctuation" as the special figure fluctuation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, but the special figure showing this "SP big hit fluctuation" A performance control microcomputer 121 that has received the fluctuation start command determines a selection mode (execution mode) of the announcement performance, and executes lottery for the announcement performance according to the determination. In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 does not determine the selection mode of the notice effect, and the effect control microcomputer 121 determines the selection mode of the notice effect.

Specifically, in the pachinko game machine of the second form, the game control microcomputer 101, in the low probability low base game state (normal probability state and non-time saving state), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. can be used to determine the special figure 1 variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 42, the game control microcomputer 101, when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", is "jackpot pattern 2" even if the jackpot pattern type determination result is "jackpot pattern 1". Even if there is, it is possible to determine three types of "THP007", "THP004", and "THP005" as special figure 1 variation patterns. “THP007” is “SP jackpot variation”, “THP004” is “L jackpot variation”, and “THP005” is “N jackpot variation”. Thus, in the pachinko game machine of the second form, only one type (THP007) of the special figure variation pattern related to the SP jackpot variation is provided. This "THP007" corresponds to a specific variation pattern. In addition, the special figure variation pattern related to the loss variation is the same as the first form.

And, when the production control microcomputer 121 receives a special figure 1 variation start command indicating a special figure variation pattern related to "SP variation" in the low probability low base gaming state (normal probability state and non-time saving state), the figure A sub-variation pattern (fluctuation effect pattern) is selected according to the sub-variation pattern determination table shown in 43 . Specifically, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command is "SP jackpot variation" (THP007), the effect control microcomputer 121 sub-variation of "heat notice / battle reach victory" Select the pattern (SHP001) at a rate of 70%, select the sub-variation pattern (SHP002) of "cold heat notice / battle reach victory" at a rate of 25%, and select the sub-variation pattern of "cold notice / battle reach victory" ( SHP003) at a rate of 5%. These sub-fluctuation patterns are common in that they produce an effect of battle ready-to-win (battle ready-to-win) in which the ally character wins, but they differ from each other in the execution patterns (execution modes) of the advance notice effects. That is, in the second form, the sub-variation pattern is associated with the execution mode of the advance notice effect. It should be noted that the allocation rate of the sub-variation patterns can be changed as appropriate.

When the sub-fluctuation pattern (SHP001) of "heat notice/battle reach victory" is selected, the execution pattern of the notice effect is "heat pattern". That is, in this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes lotteries for executing various advance notice effects according to the normal effect selection criteria for big wins (FIG. 38(B)). Therefore, the advance notice effect is executed with the heat pattern as shown in FIG.

When the sub-variation pattern (SHP002) of "cold heat notice/battle reach victory" is selected, the execution pattern of the notice effect is "cold heat pattern". That is, in this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the execution lottery for various advance notice effects according to the first special effect selection criteria (FIG. 38(C)). Therefore, the advance notice effect is executed with the cold/heat pattern as shown in FIG.

When the sub-fluctuation pattern (SHP003) of "cold notice/battle reach victory" is selected, the execution pattern of the notice effect is "cold pattern". That is, in this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the execution lottery for various advance notice effects according to the second special effect selection criteria (FIG. 38(D)). Therefore, the notice effect is executed with the cold pattern as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command is "SP loss variation" (THP011), the effect control microcomputer 121 is a sub variation pattern of "battle reach defeat" (SHP011 ) (FIG. 43). This sub-variation pattern is a sub-variation pattern that produces a battle reach (battle reach defeat) in which the ally character is defeated.

Also when the sub-fluctuation pattern (SHP011) of "battle reach defeat" is selected, the execution pattern of the notice effect is the "cold pattern" (also referred to as the "loss pattern"). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a lottery for executing various advance notice effects according to the effect selection criteria for losing (FIG. 38(A)).

According to the pachinko game machine of the second form described above, without increasing the number of special figure variation patterns selected by the main control board 100, by allocating the effect selection criteria by the sub control board 120 (see FIG. 43), It is possible to realize an execution mode of the notice performance in which the high-expectation degree notice performance is easily executed over the entire period of the variable performance and an execution mode of the notice performance in which there is a period in which the high-expectation degree notice performance is difficult to be executed in the variable performance. It's becoming Therefore, without increasing the processing load on the main control board 100, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the result of the big win determination will be revealed. Among the effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, effects other than those resulting from differences from the present embodiment are also exhibited by the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment.

<Other modification examples>
In the above form, for the special drawing 1 lottery, there are 3 patterns (heat pattern, cold pattern, cold pattern) as a method of executing the notice effect when the normal probability state and non-time saving state (low probability low base state). However, in any one or more gaming states of the low-probability-low base state, low-probability-high base state, high-probability-high base state, and high-probability-low base state, there are three patterns of execution methods for the notice effect. It is possible. Further, in each game state, it is possible to have three patterns of execution methods of the announcement effect for both or one of the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2.

Further, in the above embodiment, three patterns of heat pattern, cold heat pattern, and cold pattern are provided as methods of executing the notice effect related to the variation of the jackpot. It is good also as a structure which has two of a pattern. In other words, at least one execution mode of the advance notice effect based on the special effect selection criteria is sufficient.

In addition, in the above-described form, even if you win a probability variable jackpot (for example, "jackpot pattern 1") or if you win a normal jackpot (for example, "jackpot pattern 2"), the execution mode of the notice effect (heat pattern, cold-heat pattern, and cold pattern) were the same (see FIG. 29), but may be different. In this case, in any one or more of the low-probability-low base state (normal game state), low-probability-high base state, high-probability-high base state, high-probability-low base state, the vibration of the execution mode of the notice effect Different fractions are possible. Specifically, for example, in the high-probability high base state, in the case of "probability variable jackpot", three of heat pattern, cold heat pattern, and cold pattern are selected with an arbitrary distribution rate, and in the case of "normal jackpot" If it is configured to select either a heat pattern or a cold heat pattern at an arbitrary distribution rate, the big win notification in the cold pattern is meant to be a notification that the possibility of the high probability state continuing is extremely high. becomes possible.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the cold/heat pattern, there is provided an execution pattern of the notice effect that divides the easiness of execution of the high expectation notice effect during the variable effect into two stages (see FIG. 40). The ease of execution of the advance notice effect may be divided into three or more stages. For example, a first special notice period in which the high-expectation notice effect is difficult to execute before the reach is established in the variable production, and a second special notice period in which the high-expectation notice effect is more likely to be executed than the first special notice period from the establishment of the reach to the development of the SP reach. After the special notice period and the development of the SP reach, it may be configured as a normal notice period in which the high-expectation degree notice effect is more likely to be executed than the second special notice period.

Further, in the above embodiment, the easiness of execution of the high-expectation-level notice effect is changed before and after the start of the SP reach, but the easiness of execution of the high-expectation-level notice effect may be changed before and after the start of the N reach. Also, the ease of execution of the high-expectation-level announcement effect may be changed at an arbitrary timing before the ready-to-win state is established. When changing the ease with which the high-expectation degree announcement effect is executed, the timing of the change corresponds to the specific timing. Note that when the entire period of the variable effect is a period in which the high-expectation-level announcement effect is difficult to execute, such as the cold pattern in the above embodiment, the timing at which the variable effect ends corresponds to the specific timing.

Also, in the above-described form, battle reach is provided as SP reach, but the content of SP reach can be changed as appropriate. Also, a plurality of types of SP reach (for example, battle reach with enemy character X, battle reach with enemy character Y, battle reach with enemy character Z) may be provided. In this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be different for each type of SP reach, and the kind of the special figure fluctuation pattern is the same, but the production control microcomputer 121 that receives this is associated with each SP reach. It may be configured to select one sub-variation pattern from a plurality of different sub-variation patterns (variation effect patterns) obtained. Then, when executing each SP reach, it is preferable that the advance notice effect can be executed in any of the heat pattern, the cold pattern, and the cold pattern. In addition, big-hit expectation degree may differ according to the kind of SP reach.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the cold pattern (loss pattern) is provided as the mode of execution of the notice effect related to the SP loss variation, but the cold pattern may be used to execute the notice effect. In this case, it is desirable that the high-expectation-level announcement effect is less likely to be executed for the cold-heat pattern related to the loss variation than for the cold-heat pattern related to the big-win variation.

Further, in the above-described form, the types of advance notice effect before reach, advance notice effect, and notice effect during SP reach can be arbitrarily increased or decreased, and the content of the effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, a so-called step-up notice or the like may be added as the pre-reach notice effect. Further, as the advance announcement effect, a sliding door closing effect or a movable body driving effect may be performed. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs a chance up notice which changes a part or all of a background to a specific image as a notice effect during SP reach.

In addition, in the above-described form, for each of the various notice effects, a production with a high expectation of a big hit (high expectation suggesting production) and a production with a lower expectation of a big hit (low expectation suggesting production) are provided. For example, a group announcement (announcement effect that displays an image of a group of mini-characters, etc.), etc., is performed at an arbitrary timing to suggest a much higher level of expectation than when it is not performed. may be provided. Such a production is also included in the high-expectation-suggestion production.

Further, as for arbitrary advance notice effects, not only effects with a high degree of expectation for a big win and effects with a low degree of expectation for a big win, but also effects with a medium level of expectation for a big win may be provided. In other words, the number of stages of classification of the degree of expectation for a big win in various advance notice effects may be appropriately set.

Further, in the above-described form, a variable effect pattern may be provided to perform a so-called pseudo-continuous effect (effect including a predetermined number of re-variation displays in which all the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and then changed again). In this case, for example, the period up to Pseudo 2 (the period until the second temporary stop) is set as a special notice period in which the high expectation notice effect is difficult to execute, and the period after Pseudo 3 (the period after the second re-change) It is possible to set the normal notice period in which the high-expectation degree notice effect is likely to be executed. In addition, the period up to the pseudo 3 (the period until the third temporary stop) is a special notice period in which the high expectation notice effect is difficult to execute, and the period after the pseudo 4 (the period after the third re-change) is a high expectation It is possible to make it a normal notice period in which the notice effect is easily executed every time. Further, even if the variable effect is accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, the high-expectation level announcement effect may be difficult to be executed until the SP ready-to-win is started. Further, even if the variable performance is accompanied by the pseudo-continuous performance, it may be configured such that the high-expectation-level announcement performance is difficult to be executed over the entire period of the variable performance.

Moreover, the technical idea of the present invention may be applied to the execution of a look-ahead effect (so-called continuous notice or pending change notice). That is, when performing a notice effect with a heat pattern, it is possible to execute a continuous notice such as a so-called zone notice, but when executing a notice effect with a cold pattern or a cold pattern, it is preferable that the continuous notice is not executed. . In addition, when performing a notice effect with a heat pattern, the pending change notice is given at a specific timing (for example, the fluctuation (variation based on the start winning that triggered the execution of the look-ahead effect) at a predetermined timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach) ), but if the forewarning effect is to be executed in the heat pattern or the cold pattern, the pending change forewarning may be configured not to be executed until a specific timing. By constructing in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the degree of expectation for a big win is high due to the look-ahead effect even though the advance notice effect is executed in the cold pattern or the cold pattern. Regarding the execution of the look-ahead effect, the technical idea of the present invention is not applied, and the look-ahead effect is executed regardless of whether the forewarning effect is performed with the heat pattern or the cold pattern or the cold pattern. may be configured.

Further, in the above-described mode, when executing the advance notice effect with the heat pattern, the effect is selected based on the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. An effect is selected based on the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(D), and the effect is selected based on the advance notice effect selection table shown in FIG. On the other hand, even if the notice effect is to be executed in the cold pattern or the cold pattern, first, the notice effect is selected based on the notice effect selection table shown in FIG. For example, for the high-expectation notice effect before the start of the SP reach, the production is replaced (appropriately changed to the low-expectation notice effect), and if it is a cold pattern, it is changed to a high-expectation notice effect over the entire period of the variable production. On the other hand, a configuration may be adopted in which the effect is replaced (appropriately changed to a low-expectation warning effect). Even with such a configuration, it is assumed that an effect is selected based on the special effect selection criteria.

Also, in the arbitrarily determined first game state, the execution mode of the notice effect (heat pattern, cold pattern, cold pattern) is associated with the special figure variation pattern (configuration of the first form, see FIG. 29) is adopted, and in the second game state different from the first game state, the configuration in which the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the execution mode of the announcement performance (the configuration of the second form, see FIG. 43) is adopted. good. Specifically, for example, in the time-saving state in which the lottery of special figure 2 is mainly performed, the configuration of the first form (Fig. 29) is adopted, and in the non-time-saving state in which the lottery of special figure 1 is mainly performed, the second A configuration (FIG. 43) may be employed. Moreover, it is good also as a reverse structure.

Further, in the above embodiment, even during the special notice period, there is a possibility that the high-expectation-level notice effect is executed (a structure in which the high-expectation-level notice effect is difficult to execute) (see FIG. 38). During the period, a configuration may be adopted in which the high-expectation-level announcement effect is not executed at all.

In addition, the execution probabilities of various advance notice effects for each of the heat pattern, the cold pattern, and the cold pattern can be changed as appropriate. For example, the execution probability of the notice effect in the cold pattern (see FIG. 37(D)) related to the SP big hit variation may be different from the execution probability of the notice effect related to the SP loss change (see FIG. 37(A)). Also, the execution probability of the notice effect after a specific timing (after the start of SP reach) in the cold/heat pattern (see FIG. 37(C)) is the execution probability of the corresponding notice effect in the heat pattern (see FIG. 37(B)). can be different.

In the above form, the execution probability of each reach-before notice effect in the case of N jackpot fluctuations is the same as in the case of SP loss fluctuation, and the execution probability of each reach-before notice effect in the case of N loss fluctuations is SP loss change. is lower than in the case of , and in particular, it is difficult to execute the high-expectation-level announcement effect. Note that the execution probability of the advance notice effect in the case of the N big win fluctuation or the N losing fluctuation can be appropriately changed as long as it does not give excessive expectations for the big win or the SP reach.

In addition, in the above-described form, a variable effect (an example of a game effect) indicating whether the jackpot game state (an example of an advantageous game state) will occur, and a notice effect (an example of a suggestive effect) that suggests the degree of expectation of the jackpot game state. When executing, a heat pattern, a cold pattern, and a cold pattern are provided as execution modes of the advance notice effect. On the other hand, as a jackpot game effect, a high probability notification effect (an example of a game effect) that indicates whether the high probability state (an example of an advantageous game state) will occur after the end of the jackpot game, and a result (high (whether or not the probability state will be reached) is indicated, a suggestive effect suggesting the degree of expectation of a high probability state is executed. , a cold/heat pattern, and a cold pattern may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to give surprise and exhilaration to the player who thinks that the high probability state will not occur after playing the jackpot game, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in a gaming machine where it is sometimes not known how many rounds there are in the substantial total number of rounds at the time of winning, the number of rounds notification effect indicates that the actual rounds are in a jackpot game state (an example of an advantageous game state) that lasts, for example, 16 rounds. (an example of the game effect), and until the result (whether it continues to 16R or not) is shown in the round number notification effect, a suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation for continuing to 16R is executed. As a mode of execution of the suggestive effect, a configuration may be provided in which a heat pattern, a cold pattern, and a cold pattern are provided as in the above-described form. With such a configuration, it is possible to surprise and exhilarate the player who thinks that the actual round does not last until 16R, and to improve the amusement of the game.

In addition, in a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine (a game machine that can execute a jackpot game based on the passage of a game ball to a specific area in a big winning opening during a small win game), after the jackpot game is finished, a high base state ( An example of an advantageous game state) indicating that it will be a high base notification effect (an example of a game effect) and a high base state until the result (whether it becomes a high base state) is shown in the high base notification effect and a suggestive effect suggesting the degree of expectation to be achieved, and as an execution mode of this suggestive effect, a heat pattern, a cold pattern, and a cold pattern may be provided as described above. With such a configuration, it is possible to surprise and exhilarate the player who thinks that the high base state will not occur after playing the jackpot game, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Also, in the above embodiment, the game machine determines the transition to the high-probability state based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state. In addition, in the above-described form, once it is controlled to a high probability state, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called variable loop type gaming machine) that continues to control the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Also, it may be configured as a so-called one-kind-two-kind machine, or a honeycomb type game machine. In other words, the invention shown in this specification can be preferably applied to gaming machines with various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machines.

Moreover, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it may be applied to a slot machine (rotary drum game machine, pachislot game machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of acquired medals by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is being executed corresponds to an advantageous gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the medals acquired during a special game period such as ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time) that can frequently win small roles, the state during ART or AT corresponds to an advantageous gaming state. In normal machines, the control condition for the advantageous gaming state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus is displayed on each reel. is derived and displayed as a display result of Also, in ART machines and AT machines, the control conditions for the advantageous gaming state are, for example, winning the execution lottery of ART or AT and reaching the activation timing of ART or AT by digesting the specified number of games. be. In addition, the present invention can also be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mahjong game machine.

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, you may provide one design common with the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. 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.

10. 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 A4 below, and invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B3 below.

Invention A1:
Judgment means (game control microcomputer 101) for judging whether to set an advantageous game state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player;
According to the determination is made, and a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect (fluctuation effect) indicating whether the advantageous game state is reached,
At a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect (notice effect) that suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state (see FIG. 30),
The suggestive effect includes a high-expectation suggestive effect that suggests that the expectation is high,
The production executing means is
When executing the predetermined game effect (variation effect related to SP big hit change) indicating that it will be in the advantageous game state,
When executing the suggestive effect based on a predetermined normal effect selection standard (notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(B));
Until a specific timing in the game effect, special effect selection criteria (announcement effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C) or FIG. 38 (D)) in which the high expectation suggesting effect is less likely to be executed than the normal effect selection standard A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) characterized by: when executing the suggestive effect based on;

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, there are cases where it is indicated that the high-expectation suggestive effect is not executed until a specific timing in the game effect, but the advantageous game state is reached. Unexpectedness can be given, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The special production selection criteria include:
From the specific timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach), the first special effect selection criteria (notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C)) that the high expectation suggestive effect is likely to be executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that there is a second special effect selection criterion (notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(D)) that makes it difficult to execute the high-expectation-suggestive effect even from the specific timing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, although the high-expectation suggestive performance is not executed until a specific timing in the game performance, the high-expectation-level suggestive performance is executed from the specific timing, resulting in an advantageous game state. In other cases, it is indicated that the high-expectation-suggestion effect will not be executed much over the entire period of the game effect, but the advantageous game state will be achieved. , it is possible to further improve the game interest.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The game effect is a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed and then stop-displayed in a manner indicating the result of determination by the determination means,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific timing is a predetermined timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach) after establishment of reach in the variable effect.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the suggestion performance is executed based on the first special performance selection standard, the high expectation level suggestion is likely to be executed from a certain timing after the ready-to-win in the variable performance is established. By gradually raising the expectations of the player after the establishment, the interest in the game can be improved.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
A main control unit (main control board 100) that has the determination means (for example, a process of judging a big hit by the game control microcomputer 101) and controls the progress of the game;
A sub control unit (sub control board 120) having the effect execution means and capable of controlling the effect accompanying the progress of the game,
The main control unit
After variably displaying the identification pattern (special design), identification design display control means (variation display of special design by game control microcomputer 101 and stop display processing);
Variation pattern selection means for selecting the variation pattern of the identification pattern (process for selecting a special figure variation pattern by the game control microcomputer 101),
The effect execution means is capable of executing the game effect and the suggested effect based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means,
The variation pattern selection means selects one of a plurality of variation patterns having the same variation time ("THP001" to "THP003" shown in FIG. 29) when it is determined that the advantageous gaming state is to be set. is possible and
The production executing means is
When the first variation pattern ("THP001" shown in FIG. 29) is selected from among the plurality of variation patterns, the suggestive effect is executed based on the normal effect selection criteria,
When a second variation pattern (for example, "THP002" or "THP003" shown in FIG. 29) is selected from among the plurality of variation patterns, the suggestive effect is executed based on the special effect selection criteria. game machine.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, it is possible for the sub-control section to determine in what pattern the high-expectation-suggestion effect is to be executed by determining the variation pattern by the main control section. As a result, it is possible to reduce the development burden of the sub-controller.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game state), and various effects are performed until the determination result is displayed. Among the effects, there is an effect suggesting the degree of expectation for the player to get into a game state advantageous to the player. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089 describes a gaming machine that suggests a degree of expectation for a big hit by executing a dialogue notice or a window notice along with a variation effect indicating the result of the big hit determination. However, there is room for improvement in terms of how to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a game state that is advantageous to the player, in order to increase the amusement of the game. The above-described invention A provides a game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-128089, in which "the effect execution means, when executing a predetermined game effect indicating that an advantageous game state will be entered, performs a predetermined normal game effect. When the suggestive performance is executed based on the performance selection standard and until a specific timing in the game performance, the suggestive performance is executed based on the special performance selection standard in which the high-expectation suggestive performance is less likely to be executed than the normal performance selection standard. There is a difference between when and when to do. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of game interest through presentation" (to produce an effect).

Invention B1:
a main control unit (main control board 100) that controls the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 120) capable of controlling effects accompanying the progress of the game,
The main control unit comprises a determination means (game control microcomputer 101) for determining whether or not to set an advantageous game state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
The sub-control unit includes a production execution means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production in response to the determination being made,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect (for example, variable effect) indicating whether the advantageous game state is reached,
At a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect (forecast effect) that suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state (FIG. 30),
The suggestive effect includes a high-expectation suggestive effect that suggests that the expectation is high,
The production executing means is
When executing the predetermined game effect (variation effect related to SP big hit change) indicating that it will be in the advantageous game state,
Execute the suggestive effect based on a predetermined normal effect selection standard (announcement effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(B)), or
Until a specific timing in the game effect, special effect selection criteria (announcement effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C) or FIG. 38 (D)) in which the high expectation suggesting effect is less likely to be executed than the normal effect selection standard Determine whether to execute the suggested effect based on (select the sub-variation pattern shown in FIG. 43),
A gaming machine (a gaming machine of the second mode) characterized by executing the suggestive performance based on the performance selection criteria corresponding to the determination.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, the sub-control unit determines whether the suggestive effect is to be performed based on which of the normal effect selection criterion and the special effect selection criterion, and the suggestive effect is executed according to the determination result. Therefore, the selection of the sub-control unit may indicate that the advantageous game state is entered even though the high-expectation suggestive effect is not executed until a specific timing in the game effect. Therefore, it is possible to add unexpectedness to the prediction of the determination result based on the suggestive effect without increasing the processing load of the main control unit, thereby improving the interest in the game.

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to Invention B1,
The main control unit
After variably displaying the identification pattern (special design), identification design display control means (variation display of special design by game control microcomputer 101 and stop display processing);
Variation pattern selection means for selecting the variation pattern of the identification pattern (process for selecting a special figure variation pattern by the game control microcomputer 101),
The variation pattern selection means can select a specific variation pattern ("THP007" shown in FIG. 42) when it is determined to set the advantageous gaming state,
The production executing means is
The game effect can be executed based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means,
When the specific variation pattern is selected, it is determined whether to execute the suggestive effect based on the normal effect selection criteria or to execute the suggestive effect based on the special effect selection criteria (see FIG. 43). ), and a game machine characterized by executing the suggestive effect based on the effect selection criteria according to the determination.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, without increasing the number of variation patterns selected by the main control unit, the sub-control unit distributes the performance selection criteria, and the high-expectation-suggestion effect is produced until a specific timing in the game effect. It is possible to realize an execution mode that is difficult to execute. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility of the judgment result being revealed without increasing the processing load of the main control unit.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to Invention B1 or Invention B2,
The special production selection criteria include:
From the specific timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach), the first special effect selection criteria (notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38 (C)) that the high expectation suggestive effect is likely to be executed,
A gaming machine characterized in that there is a second special effect selection criterion (notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 38(D)) that makes it difficult to execute the high-expectation-suggestive effect even from the specific timing.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, although the high-expectation suggestive performance is not executed until a specific timing in the game performance, the high-expectation-level suggestive performance is executed from the specific timing, resulting in an advantageous game state. In other cases, it is indicated that the high-expectation-suggestion effect will not be executed much over the entire period of the game effect, but the advantageous game state will be achieved. , it is possible to further improve the game interest.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to Invention B3,
The game effect is a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols (EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) are variably displayed and then stop-displayed in a manner indicating the result of determination by the determination means,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific timing is a predetermined timing (for example, the start timing of SP reach) after establishment of reach in the variable effect.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the suggestion performance is executed based on the first special performance selection standard, the high expectation level suggestion is likely to be executed from a certain timing after the ready-to-win in the variable performance is established. By gradually raising the expectations of the player after the establishment, the interest in the game can be improved.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, it is determined whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot game state), and various effects are performed until the determination result is displayed. Among the effects, there is an effect suggesting the degree of expectation for the player to get into a game state advantageous to the player. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-128089 describes a gaming machine that suggests a degree of expectation for a big hit by executing a dialogue notice or a window notice along with a variation effect indicating the result of the big hit determination. However, there is room for improvement in terms of how to perform an effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a game state that is advantageous to the player, in order to increase the amusement of the game. The above-described invention B is a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-128089. The suggestive performance is executed based on the performance selection standard, or until a specific timing in the game performance, the suggestive performance is executed based on the special performance selection standard in which the high-expectation suggestive performance is less likely to be executed than the normal performance selection standard. is determined, and the suggested effect is executed based on the effect selection criteria according to the determination.” As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of game interest through presentation" (to produce an effect).

PY1... Pachinko game machine 40... Normal button 50... Image display device 100... Main control board (main control unit)
101... Game control microcomputer 120... Sub control board (sub control unit)
121 ... Microcomputer for production control

Claims (3)

a determination means for determining whether or not to set an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
and a production execution means capable of executing production in response to the determination,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect including a predetermined ready-to-win effect indicating whether the advantageous game state is reached,
At a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state,
The suggestive effects include a normal suggestive effect and a high-expectation suggestive effect suggesting that the expectation level is higher than the normal suggestive effect ,
The production executing means is
When executing the predetermined game effect including a ready-to-win effect indicating that the advantageous game state will be reached without indicating that the advantageous game state will not be reached as the predetermined ready-to -win effect,
When executing the suggestive effect based on a normal effect selection criterion that makes it easier to execute the high-expectation degree suggestive effect than the normal suggestive effect at any timing in the game effect ;
Until a specific timing in the game effect, the high-expectation-level suggestive effect is less likely to be executed than the normal suggestive effect, and from the specific timing, the high-expectation-level suggestive effect is executed rather than the normal suggestive effect. and when the suggested effect is executed based on an easy -to-use special effect selection criterion,
When executing the predetermined game effect including the ready-to-win effect indicating that the advantageous game state does not occur as the predetermined ready-to-win effect,
A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestive effect is executed based on a non-utilization effect selection criterion in which the high-expectation degree suggestive effect is less likely to be executed than the normal effect selection standard. a determination means for determining whether or not to set an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
and a production execution means capable of executing production in response to the determination,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect including a predetermined ready-to-win effect indicating whether the advantageous game state is reached,
At a plurality of timings in the predetermined game effect, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the advantageous game state,
The suggestive effects include a normal suggestive effect and a high-expectation suggestive effect suggesting that the expectation level is higher than the normal suggestive effect ,
The production executing means is
When executing the predetermined game effect including a ready-to-win effect indicating that the advantageous game state will be reached without indicating that the advantageous game state will not be reached as the predetermined ready-to -win effect,
When executing the suggestive effect based on a normal effect selection criterion that makes it easier to execute the high-expectation degree suggestive effect than the normal suggestive effect at any timing in the game effect ;
and at any timing in the game performance, the suggestive effect is executed based on a special effect selection criterion that makes the high-expectation suggestive effect less likely to be executed than the normal suggestive effect ,
When executing the predetermined game effect including the ready-to-win effect indicating that the advantageous game state does not occur as the predetermined ready-to-win effect,
A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestive effect is executed based on a non-utilization effect selection criterion in which the high-expectation degree suggestive effect is less likely to be executed than the normal effect selection standard. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A gaming machine, wherein the special effect selection criterion and the non-use effect selection criterion are the same criterion.

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