JP7426110B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A conventional pachinko game machine performs a jackpot determination to determine whether or not it is a jackpot on the condition that a game ball enters a starting hole, and executes a variable performance based on the result of the jackpot determination. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, a preview performance is executed during the variable performance, and in the preview performance, a character image (specific image) etc. is displayed on the liquid crystal display to inform the player of the jackpot determination. It alerts you to the possibility that the result will be a jackpot.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-180006

However, in recent years, there are many gaming machines that display a specific image and indicate to the player the possibility of winning as a result of a lottery to determine whether or not the player will win. There is a possibility that this could lead to a decrease in

The gaming machine of the present invention includes:
A game control means that performs a lottery to determine whether or not a win occurs when a predetermined condition is met;
a production control means capable of executing a predetermined production;
Equipped with a light emitting part capable of emitting light ,
The light emission mode of the light emitting unit includes a first light emission mode and a second light emission mode that suggests that the lottery result is more likely to be a win than the first light emission mode,
The performance control means is
A first specific image including a light emitting part image imitating the light emitting part can be displayed,
includes a light emitting part image imitating the light emitting part, and is capable of displaying a second specific image different from the first specific image;
displaying a predetermined number of the first specific images to suggest the possibility that the lottery result will be a win;
displaying a specific number of the second specific images smaller than the predetermined number to suggest the possibility that the lottery result will be a win;
When displaying the predetermined number of the first specific images, causing the light emitting unit to emit light in the first light emission mode;
when displaying the specific number of the second specific images, causing the light emitting unit to emit light in the second light emission mode;
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase interest in gaming.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view showing the second grand prize winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of display devices. (A) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in standby state, and (B) is a front view of the performance unit when the above-board movable device and the under-board movable device are activated. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the main control board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to general drawings, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special drawings. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. This is a look-ahead determination table. This is a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory diagram of a gaming state. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of production mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sub-control main processing. 3 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table of a 1st embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selected in the case of a "jackpot" in the non-time saving state of the first embodiment, and (B) is a table showing the distribution rate of the special symbol 1 fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state of the first embodiment. It is a table showing the distribution rate of the special symbol 1 variation pattern selected in the case of “reach and loss”. It is a coin acquisition performance selection table of the first embodiment. It is a selection table of coin acquisition performance modes of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a coin acquisition performance according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of a coin acquisition performance of a first coin acquisition performance mode of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the coin acquisition performance of the second coin acquisition performance mode of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the coin acquisition performance of the 3rd coin acquisition performance mode of a 1st embodiment. It is a battle development suggestion effect selection table of the first embodiment. It is a battle development suggestion performance pattern selection table of the first embodiment. It is a chance-up effect selection table of the first embodiment. It is a chance-up production pattern selection table of the first embodiment. (A) is the first lamp change suggestion effect selection table of the first embodiment, (B) is the second lamp change suggestion effect selection table of the first embodiment, and (C) is the first lamp change suggestion effect selection table of the first embodiment. This is a 3-lamp change suggestion effect selection table. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the first chance up effect and the lamp change suggestion effect in the special figure variation effect of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the second chance up production and the lamp change suggestion production in the special figure variation production of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the third chance up production and the lamp change suggestion production in the special figure variation production of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the first chance up performance, the second chance up performance, and the lamp change suggestion performance in the special figure fluctuation performance of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the first chance up performance, the third chance up performance, and the lamp change suggestion performance in the special figure fluctuation performance of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the second chance up performance, the third chance up performance, and the lamp change suggestion performance in the special figure fluctuation performance of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the first chance up performance, the second chance up performance, the third chance up performance, and the lamp change suggestion performance in the special figure fluctuation performance of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of story reach of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example when the first chance up production is executed in the story reach of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example when the second chance up effect is executed in the story reach of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example when a third chance up effect is performed in story reach of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of battle reach according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of cooperative reach according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of cooperative reach according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a revival effect according to the first embodiment.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, by writing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc. for the symbols or codes may be omitted or May be abbreviated. Furthermore, in any flowchart described below, the execution order of a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel within a range that does not cause inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine Pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Furthermore, "front" is the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "back" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1 toward the pachinko machine PY1. shall be.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. The gaming machine frame 2 includes an outer frame 22 and a front door 23 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 22. Further, the front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU to be described later is attached, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY1 is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY1 can visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. A transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used as the transparent plate 23t. It is sufficient if the gaming area 6 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

A handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) corresponds to the magnitude (firing strength) of the force applied to the game ball to make the game ball fire (the amount by which the firing device 72, which will be described later, drives the firing solenoid). It is being Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing intensity that corresponds to the rotational operation of the handle 72k. Further, a lower decorative body 36 that largely protrudes forward is provided at the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. An upper tray 34 for storing game balls to be supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a lower tray 35 is provided at the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36 for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 34.

An operable first input device (hereinafter referred to as "normal button") 40 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34 . The normal button 40 is composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, or the like. Further, an operable second input device (hereinafter referred to as "special button") 41 is provided on the right decorative body 32 that is formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the front frame 23m. The special button 41 (operating means) includes, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, and the like.

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 that is formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L placed on the left side and a right speaker 52R placed on the right side. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a decorative plate 200 is arranged on the upper decorative body 31. A LOGO lamp 201 (predetermined presentation means) capable of emitting light is provided on the front side of the decorative plate 200. The LOGO lamp 201 is an LED configured to emit light with the letters "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. This LOGO lamp 201 is placed above the image display device 50. For a player who basically looks at the display section 50a of the image display device 50 during a game, the LOGO lamp 201 is easily visible. Further, 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 in the front of the lower decorative body 36. Furthermore, a movable frame moving device 58 is attached above the left edge and right edge of the front frame 23m as a performance device for the purpose of increasing game interest. The frame moving device 58 includes a left frame moving device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame moving device 58R arranged on the right side.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the game board unit YU will be explained using mainly FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and a performance unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin board. An opening 1A is formed approximately in the center of the game board 1 and is approximately circular when viewed from the front. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall 1B is formed to protrude forward and define a game area 6 through which game balls can flow. Further, on the outside of the inner wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the gaming area 6 is formed to protrude forward.

On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 is formed which is surrounded by an inner wall part 1B, an outer wall part 1C, etc. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner wall 1B and the outer wall 1C.

The game area 6 is an area into which game balls fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing games in the pachinko game machine PY1. Note that a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided protruding from the game area 6. The game nail enters the game area 6 and moves the game ball flowing down the game area 6 through a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first winning opening 14, which will be described later. And, a route is configured to appropriately guide the player to the second grand prize opening 15 and the like.

In the gaming area 6, there is a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting opening 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting winning device 11D that makes it possible or impossible for the ball to enter the second starting opening 12. A device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

The first starting winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the ease with which game balls enter the first starting port 11 remains constant (unchanged). Winning the game ball into the first starting hole 11 is achieved by drawing the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 1, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 1 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 1. Furthermore, when the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric tube opening/closing member 12k. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position in which it is impossible or extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port 12. When the special state is reached, the game ball moves to the open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. 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, and only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the state in which the electric chew 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 chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D is in the "open state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is opened", and when the electric tube 12D is in the "closed state", it is also referred to as "the electric tube 12D is closed". ” is also called.

Winning a game ball into the second starting hole 12 is achieved by drawing a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2") (obtaining and determining a random number related to Special Figure 2, which will be described later: hereinafter referred to as "Special Figure 2 Lottery"). ) and the variable display of special map 2. Furthermore, when the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is the trigger for the lottery of a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol") (that is, the acquisition and determination of a regular symbol random number: hereinafter referred to as "common symbol lottery") and the variable display of a regular symbol. It has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

Further, the gaming area 6 is provided with a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter also referred to as "normal AT14D") in which a first big winning opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed.

The first big prize winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening/closing member 14k that can operate in an open state and a closed state. The first big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening/closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening/closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first big winning hole 14, and it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 14. When the normal AT opening/closing member 14k operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 14. In this way, the game ball can enter the first grand prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the first grand prize opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

Here, the second grand prize winning device 15D will be explained in detail using FIG. 3. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning hole sensor 15a that can detect the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward. It is being

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

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k when viewed from the front in FIG. 3(A) is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above it. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second big winning hole sensor 15a. It is difficult and passes through a non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from this second big prize opening 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: in a front view of FIG. 3(B)) in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific area 16. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above it, leaving the area directly above the specific area 16 open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has entered 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 this second big prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called a second route.

Note that basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 10R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect the game ball that has passed through (entered) each area 16 and 17 and allow the game ball to pass downward. .

Note that it is possible to provide only one of the first grand prize device 14D and the second grand prize device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, at approximately the bottom of the gaming area 6, two out ports 19 are provided for discharging game balls that are hit into the gaming area 6 but do not win in any of the winning holes to the outside of the gaming area 6. There is. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a board decoration plate 202 is arranged on the game board 1 immediately above the image display device 50. The board decoration plate 202 is arranged in front of the image display device 50. A board lamp 54 capable of emitting light is provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202. The board lamp 54 (specific decorative part, light emitting part) is an LED configured to emit light in the shape of the letter "L", which is the initial of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of this pachinko gaming machine PY1. . Since the board lamp 54 is placed directly above the image display device 50, the board lamp 54 is easily visible to the player who basically looks at the display section 50a of the image display device 50 during the game. It has become.

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

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 a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by shooting the game ball so as to flow down the first channel R1 by hitting the ball to the left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a gate 13, a first big winning port 14, and a second big winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, by firing the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right, the player can pass through the gate 13, enter the second starting opening 12, the first big winning opening 14, or the second You can aim to win the big prize opening 15.

In addition, game balls that did not enter any of the winning holes (first starting hole 11, second starting hole 12, general winning hole 10, first big winning hole 14, and second big winning hole 15), It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. Further, the number of prize balls that are won in each winning hole can be set as appropriate.

Further, 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 (a portion other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the displays 8 include a special figure 1 display 81a that variably displays special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays special figure 2, and a special figure 2 display 81b that variably displays general figure 1. A general figure display 82 is included. In addition, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 pending display 83a that displays the number of special figure 1 pending (U1: the number of variable displays of special figure 1 on the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 pending display 83b that displays the number of special figure 2 pending (U2: the number of reserved special figures 2 that is variablely displayed by the special figure 2 indicator 81b), which will be described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is held in response to the landing of a game ball into the first starting port 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is held triggered by the winning of a game ball into the second starting port 12. In addition, in the following explanation, the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are collectively called the special drawing, and the special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 drawing are collectively called the special drawing drawing. Moreover, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display 83.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed variably and then stopped. The special figure that is stopped and displayed (stopped special figure, special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stopping special symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (a special symbol with a specific stopping pattern, that is, a jackpot symbol), the grand prize opening (the first grand prize opening 14 and the second grand prize opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is played.

The special figure display 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 depending on the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), the special drawing display 81 will display "□□■■□□■■" (□: lit, A jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th LEDs from the left is displayed, such as (: off). In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, the special drawing display 81 will display a losing pattern consisting of only the LED on the far right lighting up, such as "■■■■■■■□" do. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a losing symbol.

Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined variable time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED lights up so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. Note that the manner of variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as when all LEDs flash at once if each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific manner).

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball hits the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (numerical information and judgment information) are generated for special drawing drawings, etc. example) may be obtained (a predetermined condition may be satisfied). These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later, as a special figure reservation. In addition, in the following, the various random numbers obtained by winning (balls entering) the game ball into the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special drawing 1 related random numbers", and the various random numbers obtained by winning the game ball into the second starting port 12 The various random numbers obtained by (ball entry) are referred to as "special map 2 related random numbers." Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations). It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4). In addition, hereinafter, the special map 1 reservation and the special map 2 reservation are collectively referred to as "special map reservation", and the number of special diagrams 1 and 2 reserved are collectively referred to as "the number of special diagrams reserved". In addition, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as "special figure related random numbers."

In the pachinko game machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12, specifically, while the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is won during execution of a jackpot game or a jackpot game, the variable display of the special drawing (or the right to draw the special drawing) for the winning can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage section 105 is consumed when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. That is, extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining the special figure related random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation and executing variable display of the special figure to show the determination result.

Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Each of the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special symbols reserved by lighting up the LEDs for the number of special symbols reserved. Is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the general map notifies the result of the general map lottery. In the variable display of a general map, the general map is displayed variably and then stopped. The general map that is stopped and displayed (the stationary general map, the general map derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general map selected from among a plurality of types of general maps by lottery. If the stopped and displayed general figure is a predetermined specific ordinary figure (ordinary figure with a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is opened. .

The common map display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays the common map according to the result of the general map lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the common symbol lottery is a win, the common symbol display 82 displays a winning symbol consisting of both LEDs lighting up, such as "□□" (□: lit, ■: off). If the result of the lottery is a loss, a loss pattern such as "■□" consisting of only the right LED being lit is displayed. A mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the regular map is stopped and displayed, the regular map is variablely displayed for a predetermined variable time. The mode of variable display of the ordinary map is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the mode of variable display of the general map is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as all LEDs blinking at once, unless each LED is displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific mode). .

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a regular symbol random number (an example of numerical information or determination information) for performing a regular symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the below-mentioned normal pattern holding storage section 106 on the condition that the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4 pieces) to the number of general drawings that can be stored in the general drawing holding storage unit 106 (number of general drawings pending). In addition, below, the normal pattern random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as the "normal pattern related random number."

Next, the performance unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be explained using FIG. The production unit 1U is a unit made up of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The performance unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "on board movable device") 55, and a second board movable device (hereinafter referred to as "bottom board movable device") 56.

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

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

FIG. 5A schematically shows how the above-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel 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 above-board movable device 55 is driven, the above-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (raised). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be changed as appropriate 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 explained based on FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has various functions such as a special drawing lottery, a variable display of special drawings, a jackpot game, a game state setting described later, a general drawing drawing, a variable display of a general drawing, and auxiliary games. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls gaming profits (progress of the game), and a game performance according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100 (special figure fluctuation performance, hold performance, jackpot game performance) , an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as a "sub-control board") 120 that controls effects such as a customer waiting effect, an operation promotion effect that prompts an operation during a period when the operation of the normal button 40 or special button 41 is valid (operation valid period), Further, a payout control board 170 for controlling the payout of game balls and the like is provided further on the back side than the image display device 50 of the game board 1. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section that controls games. Further, the sub-control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control section that controls effects, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and an audio control circuit 161, which will be described later. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and uses production means (image display device 50, speaker 52 (output means), frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, etc.). It is sufficient if it is possible to control game effects, customer waiting effects, and operation promotion effects.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, sub-control board 120, and payout control board 170, and also 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 a gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a production RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the power is cut off to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The ON or OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches the power on or off. Note that the main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub-control board 120 may be provided with a backup power circuit for the performance RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120.

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

The gaming ROM 103 stores programs for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. In addition, the gaming ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. Note that the gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special symbol reservation storage section 105, regular symbol reservation storage section 106, and the like.

The main control board 100 also includes a gaming I/O (Input/Output) port section 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and a gaming CPU 102 for clearing information stored in the gaming RAM 104. A RAM clear switch 119 is mounted for this purpose.

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

The various sensors MS connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting port sensor that detects game balls that have entered the first starting port 11, and a second sensor that detects game balls that have entered the second starting port 12. A starting hole sensor, a general winning hole sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the general winning hole 10, a gate sensor that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13, and a first sensor that detects the game ball that has entered the first large winning hole 14. A big winning hole sensor, a second big winning hole sensor 15a that detects the game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 15, a specific area sensor 16a that detects the game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (entered the specific area 16), Also included is a non-specific area sensor 17a that 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 according to the detected content to the main control board 100. Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, the various actuators MA connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid that drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D, and a solenoid that drives the normal AT opening/closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. It includes a first big winning opening solenoid, a second big winning opening solenoid that drives the VAT opening/closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D, and a sorting solenoid 16s that drives the sorting member 16k of the sorting device 16D. . Note that 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.

Further, the main control board 100 is connected to displays 8 (a special figure display 81, a regular figure display 82, and a special figure pending display 83). Display control of these displays 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 monitoring payout. 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. The firing device 72 is also connected via the firing control circuit 175. Note that the firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 pays out prize balls using the prize ball payout device 73 and the rental ball payout device 74 based on signals from the game control microcomputer 101 and signals from the connected card unit CU. and pay out rental balls. The number of game balls to be paid out is output to the payout control board 170.

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

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands containing information regarding the game to the sub control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 120 can grasp the progress status of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. Note that the connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 as a communication direction regulating means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "performance control microcomputer") 121 that controls the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The performance control microcomputer 121 (performance control means) includes a performance ROM 123 that stores programs etc. for controlling the performance as the game progresses by the main control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and A performance CPU 122 that executes a program stored in a performance ROM 123 is included.

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

Furthermore, the sub-control board 120 is equipped with an I/O port section 138 for performance and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates on the power when the pachinko game machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It operates using power supplied from a backup power supply circuit 192 provided therein. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be used 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 controls the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to control the image display device based on commands received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. Note that the connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both the transmission of signals from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. This is a two-way communication connection.

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

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

Note that the display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position at which the image is drawn, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

The performance control microcomputer 121 outputs audio, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 based on commands received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Output.

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

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

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

The various actuators SA connected to the sub-control board 120 include motors (on-board moving device motor 55a, under-board moving device motor 56a) that drive the above-board moving device 55, the below-board moving device 56, the frame moving device 58, etc. etc.) (see FIG. 7), and it is possible to drive a motor to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the performance 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. Note that 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.

The various lamps SL connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a LOGO lamp 201, etc. (see FIG. 7), and each lamp is made to emit light. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

3. Main games played by the gaming machine Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to common figures First, games related to common figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a regular lottery when the fired game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, the normal drawing is displayed variably (variably displayed and then stopped) on the general drawing display 82. Here, the regular symbols that are stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the regular pattern is also called "losing pattern" to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing common map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. In addition, hereinafter, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not being played will be referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation starting condition."

Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a random number related to a common pattern when a basic pattern fluctuation starting condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general pattern lottery, variable display of normal pattern, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8(A), the obtained ordinary symbol-related random numbers include ordinary symbol random numbers. The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Win Determination The win determination is a determination for determining whether or not there is a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) using one or more hit determination tables as shown in FIG. 9(A). The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state that will be described later. In other words, the gaming state includes a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state, and the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving hit determination table) and the hit determination table used in the time-saving state (time-saving It is possible to distinguish between the hit determination table) and the hit determination table. In each hit determination table, determination values of normal symbol random numbers (normal symbol random number values) are assigned to hits and losses that are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a normal pattern variation pattern is determined for variable display of the normal pattern. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically the losing common map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. Furthermore, the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

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

The regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the short-time regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) and the short-time regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table.

Each ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table stores one ordinary figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination, for each ordinary figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of making the normal pattern fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol (losing common symbol) is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is Regarding the variable display of ordinary figures in the case where the ordinary figures are stopped and displayed, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined such that the common symbol fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. Regarding the variable display of figures, a general figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. A variable display of the ordinary figure of the ordinary figure fluctuation time associated with the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed on the ordinary figure display 82. Further, these regular figure fluctuation times can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed on the normal pattern display 82.

3-1-3. Auxiliary Game The auxiliary game is a variable display of a common symbol, and is executed when a winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of a common symbol lottery).

The auxiliary game includes elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components), that is, various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state. Pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game based on the game state using one or more auxiliary game control tables as shown in FIG. 9(C). The auxiliary game control table is associated with the game state. Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Further, the number of openings and opening time for each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state and the auxiliary game in the time-saving state. For example, in an auxiliary game in a non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time (a time during which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). Note that, hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as the "short opening auxiliary game". In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a second opening time that is longer than the first opening time (a time period during which it is easy to make the game ball enter the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)). Open. Note that, hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as the "long opening auxiliary game".

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the fired game ball enters the first starting slot 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is carried out, the special figure 1 is displayed variably on the special figure 1 display 81a (stop display after a variable display is performed) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special symbol 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a losing symbol. That is, the results of the special drawing 1 lottery include jackpots and losses. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the game based on the winning prize ends.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a special drawing 2 lottery when the fired game ball enters the second starting slot 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 is displayed variably (stopped after being displayed variablely) on the special figure 2 display 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special symbols 2 that are stopped and displayed include jackpot symbols and losing symbols. That is, the result of the special drawing 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the game based on the winning prize ends.

In addition, below, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11, it is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 12, it is referred to as "establishment of the second starting condition". That's what it means. Further, "the first starting condition is met" and "the second starting condition is met" are collectively referred to as "the starting condition is met." In addition, the losing symbols of the special symbols are also referred to as "losing special symbols" to distinguish them from the losing symbols of the above-mentioned general symbols.

Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires a special pattern-related random number when a starting condition is established in order to play a series of games like this (special pattern lottery, variable display of special pattern, jackpot game, and setting of the game state). Perform various judgments regarding random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the special pattern related random numbers to be obtained include special pattern random numbers (jackpot random numbers), jackpot pattern type random numbers, reach random numbers, and special pattern fluctuation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for determining reach. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Note that the random number is sometimes referred to as determination information.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment Jackpot Judgment is a judgment for determining whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) using one or more jackpot judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10(A). The gaming states include a normal probability state and a high probability state, and the jackpot determination table is associated with whether the game is in the normal probability state or the high probability state. That is, as a jackpot judgment table, it is possible to distinguish between a jackpot judgment table used in a normal probability state (normal probability jackpot judgment table) and a jackpot judgment table used in a high probability state (high probability jackpot judgment table). It is possible.

In each jackpot determination table, special symbol random number determination values (special symbol random number values) are assigned to jackpots and losses that are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the high probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values that are determined to be a jackpot than the normal probability jackpot determination table. Furthermore, the probability of winning a jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination is performed when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, using one or more jackpot symbol type determination tables as shown in FIG. 10(B). ). For each type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to associate the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot consisting of game benefits given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table is associated with the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed, in other words, the type of the starting opening where the prize was won due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination to occur). is possible. That is, as the jackpot symbol type determination table, there is a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing a variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing a variable display of special figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type determination table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (jackpot symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY1 compares the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. Further, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special symbol 1 is set to 50% for jackpot symbol X and 50% for jackpot symbol Y, and for special symbol 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol Z to make the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type 100% based on the jackpot symbol type determination. In this way, the jackpot symbol type is determined in the special drawing 1 lottery, which is held when a game ball enters the first starting opening 11, and the special drawing 2 drawing, which is held when a gaming ball enters the second starting opening 12. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment Reach judgment determines whether or not to generate a reach with the special symbol variation effect described later, using one or more reach judgment tables as shown in FIG. 10(C) when the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss. This is a judgment to determine whether

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the reach determination table is distinguished between a reach determination table used in a non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time saving state (time saving reach determination table). Is possible.

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random value) is assigned to the reach determination results, ``with reach (reach occurs)'' and ``no reach (reach does not occur)''. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 compares the obtained reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is a reach or no reach (whether or not to generate a reach). As shown in FIG. 10(C), it is possible to vary the number of reach random values that are determined to be "reach exists" (reach occurs) in the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. It is. In addition, in the following, "with reach (generates reach)", which is performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (does not cause reach)" is referred to as "loss with reach". )” is sometimes referred to as “no-reach loss.”

3-2-4. Special pattern fluctuation To determine the special pattern fluctuation pattern, use one or more special pattern fluctuation pattern determination tables (special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) as shown in Figures 11 and 12 to determine the fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern (Special figure fluctuation pattern) This is a judgment to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern, and is carried out in both cases where the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot or a loss. The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time and the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern can include identification information regarding the result of jackpot determination and the result of reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the production flow (performance content) of the special symbol variation performance. As the special figure variation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns each having different identification information, and the number thereof can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the type of special symbol that is variablely displayed as a determination target, in other words, the type of the starting opening where the winning is made due to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. That is, as a special figure variation pattern judgment table, there is a special figure variation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table: Figure 11) used when performing variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) that is sometimes used.

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. In other words, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state, and a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table). On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table, there is also a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table for non-time saving) and a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not need to be divided for each gaming state.

Further, each special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state can be further associated with a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, or a 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 include one for jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), one for loss with reach, and one for 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 include one for jackpot (for each jackpot symbol type), one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach.

Furthermore, each special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no reach loss can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 0 to 2, and a table that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses. In addition, each special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for no-reach losing can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures. For example, there is a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no reach loss that is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2, and a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is used when the special pattern 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4. It is possible to distinguish between the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach loss.

Then, the special figure display device 81 performs a 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. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next variable display of the special symbol is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Ru.

Further, each special figure variation pattern can be associated with a production flow of a special figure variation production as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 and 12.

In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in Figures 11 and 12, names can be attached to the special figure fluctuation patterns in association with the special figure (jackpot determination result) and the production content of the special figure fluctuation effect. be. For example, a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a jackpot is called a "jackpot fluctuation." On the other hand, a special symbol fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in a loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and a special pattern in which L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in loss with reach. The figure variation pattern is "L loss variation", and the special figure variation pattern in which the special figure variation effect ends with N reach (normal reach effect), which is a type of reach, is "N loss variation". The special pattern fluctuation pattern related to no-reach losses is called "normal loss fluctuation."

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination Pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination using one or more pre-reading determination tables as shown in FIG. 13, based on the acquired special figure related random numbers. The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined to be in the jackpot symbol type determination, and determining whether the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot symbol type determination. There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined to be in the special figure variation pattern determination. The pre-reading determination table can be associated with the type of starting opening related to the starting prize. That is, as the pre-reading determination table, there is a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when a prize is won in the first starting opening 11, and a pre-reading determining table (second pre-reading determination table) when winning in the second starting opening 12. , it is possible to distinguish between

Further, the pre-reading determination table can also be associated with the gaming state. That is, the look-ahead determination table is distinguished between a look-ahead decision table used in a non-time-saving state (non-time-saving look-ahead decision table) and a look-ahead decision table used in a time-saving state (time-saving look-ahead decision table). Is possible.

In other words, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead decision table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead decision table used in the time save state, and a second look-ahead decision table used in the non-time save state. It is possible to distinguish between the second prefetch determination table used in the time saving state and the second prefetch determination table used in the time saving state. Note that what kind of determination is included in the prefetch determination can be changed as appropriate.

3-3. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game will be explained. A jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the jackpot (first jackpot 14 or second jackpot 15), and a round game from the start of the jackpot until the start of the first round. It includes an opening (also written as OP) and an ending (also written as ED) from the end of the final round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Furthermore, it is possible to not provide OP and ED. Note that hereinafter, a predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) will be simply referred to as a "round." For example, the first round game is called "1 round (1R)," and the 10th round game is called "10 rounds (10R)."

The elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements) include the number of round games, the number of openings of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 14 or second big winning hole 15) in each round game, It includes the type and opening time (opening pattern) of each big winning opening that will be opened, the time to be closed until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). ing. After the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 controls the jackpot game using one or more jackpot game control tables as shown in FIG. The jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game. As the jackpot game, it is possible to control one or more types of jackpot games.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, from 1R to 10R, the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or the first big winning hole 14 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. An open round game will be played. In 10R (final round), a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second grand prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is played. It will be done. In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are detected by the big winning hole sensor, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning holes 14 and 15 has elapsed, End the round game.

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

Here, the specific area 16 will be explained in detail. The specific area 16 has a closed state in which prizes cannot be won and an open state in which prizes can be won by the distribution member 16k, so the operating mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be the opening and closing mode of the specific area 16. In the following, the operating mode of the distribution member 16k will also be referred to as the "opening/closing mode of the specific area 16." In this way, the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operating manner (the specific area 16 is opened/closed in a constant manner), but the distribution member 16k is controlled in a constant operational manner (the specific area 16 is opened/closed in a constant manner). In combination with the opening/closing mode of the second big prize opening 15 in the jackpot game, the difficulty (ease) of letting the game ball enter the specific area 16 in the jackpot game is set. Note that, hereinafter, the state in which the specific region 16 is in an open state is also referred to as "V open".

For 15 seconds after the opening of the second big prize opening starts, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3(B)). Therefore, in a round game in which the second big prize opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big prize opening 15, the time and the period during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in a round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning hole 15, and the time and timing during which the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. Due to the relationship with timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to cause the game ball to enter the specific area 16). In this way, during the jackpot game, the VAT opening/closing member is used in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). The VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a jackpot game in which the game ball 15k and the distribution member 16k operate, and in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. It is possible to execute a jackpot game. A jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the V-long opening pattern as described above is called a "V-long jackpot." On the other hand, a jackpot game in which the VAT opening/closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a V-short opening pattern is referred to as a "V-short jackpot".

3-4. Game State Next, the game state will be explained. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", and " It is possible to set the game state to any one of the "jackpot game state". In addition, "low probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability low base state", "low probability high base gaming state" is referred to as "low probability high base state", and "high probability low base gaming state" is referred to as "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" can be respectively abbreviated as the "high probability high base state." The gaming states include a state related to the probability of being determined to be a "big hit" in the jackpot 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 gaming state" or the "low probability high base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is the normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, when the game ball passes through the specific area 16, it is possible to switch to a high probability state. It is also possible to switch to a high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. The high probability state can be switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state by performing jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in a "low probability low base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" or "jackpot gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base gaming state" or the "high probability high base gaming state", and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is longer (for example, 3.00 seconds) than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time-saving state, the special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment is performed using a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table that is set so that the special pattern fluctuation pattern with a short special pattern fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time-saving state. It is also possible to do so (see FIGS. 11 and 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings in the starting opening (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to easily make the normal pattern fluctuation time shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, a regular pattern fluctuation time (5 seconds) is determined which is shorter than the regular pattern fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the short time state, the number of times the regular lottery is executed per unit time is greater.

Further, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier to determine a hit in the hit determination compared to the non-time-saving state. For example, in a time-saving state, a win is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than in a non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536). Therefore, in the time saving state, the number of times that a hit is determined to be a hit per unit time is greater.

In this way, 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, making it easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12 frequently. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, in a time-saving state where the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot without significantly reducing the number of game balls in possession. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on for the first time, a non-time saving state is set. For example, by winning a jackpot, a time saving state can be set. The time-saving state can be changed from a time-saving state to a non-time-saving state by performing jackpot determination a predetermined number of times without winning a jackpot, or by winning the next jackpot.

In addition, in the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state, winnings are more likely to be won, the normal figure fluctuation time is more likely to be shortened, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is more likely to be longer. Three points are set to be advantageous to the player regarding the game related to the common map. However, only some of these points may be set advantageously for this player.

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

4. Main performances performed by the gaming machine Next, the main performances performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 16 to 22.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be explained. The production mode is a division of production (or a superordinate attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set a customer waiting performance mode, a normal performance mode, a variable probability performance mode, a time-saving performance mode, and a jackpot performance mode as performance modes.

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

The normal performance mode can be set when a special symbol variation performance is being performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is a performance mode that indicates a non-time saving state. be. The normal presentation mode includes, for example, a first normal presentation mode in which a background image representing a daytime mountain scene (daytime normal background image G102) is displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 16(B-1). 16(B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image representing an evening mountain scene (evening normal background image G103) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16(B-2). As shown in -3), there is a third normal performance mode in which a background image representing a mountain scenery at night (normal nighttime background image G104) is displayed on the display section 50a. It can be switched on the condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Furthermore, each of the first to third normal performance modes includes a normal first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a normal second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the normal first stage production 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 section 50a, but in the normal second stage production mode, depending on the type of reach A dedicated background image will be displayed. Furthermore, 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 a special symbol variation production is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is a production mode that indicates a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G105) is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, the probability variable performance mode includes a probability variable first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol fluctuation performance, and a probability variable second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the probability variable first stage production mode, the probability variation background image G105 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the probability variation second stage production mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that can be set when the special symbol variation performance is being performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is a performance mode that indicates the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image representing the sky (time-saving background image G106) is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, the time-saving performance mode includes a time-saving first stage performance mode before the reach is established in the special symbol variation performance, and a time-saving second stage performance mode after the reach is established. In the time-saving first performance mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display section 50a, but in the time-saving second stage performance mode, a dedicated background image according 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 played in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot production mode, for example, during the opening of a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A jackpot opening performance in which the winning image G108 is displayed is performed. During a round in a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round performance will be held. During the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display section 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the performance mode to be set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls that have been paid out are displayed. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize ball count image G112 is displayed.

Note that the types of production modes can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special Figure Variation Effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be explained. When the variable display of the special pattern starts, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the special pattern variation pattern related to the variable display of the special pattern and the special pattern lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, and A special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result). In the special symbol variation performance, a variation display of performance symbols is performed on the display unit 50a in a manner superimposed on a predetermined background image. The production design is composed of, for example, number symbols from 1 to 9, and in the variable display of the production design, the production design changes with the start of the variable display of the special pattern, and the production pattern changes with the end of the variable display of the special pattern. stops. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the fluctuations are stopped and the static display of the performance symbols is performed. Then, the result of the special drawing lottery is announced by the stop display of the performance symbols.

In addition, in the special figure variation production, in addition to the variable display of production symbols, there are various displays such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. It is possible to perform other performances using similar performance equipment. In this case, even after the performance symbols are stopped and displayed, it is possible to continue performing other performances.

4-2-1. Effect pattern display area As shown in FIG. 17(A), the display part 50a of the image display device 50 has left effects on the left, center, and right sides of the display area 50a, which is divided approximately equally into three parts in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a middle performance symbol area 50b2, and a right performance symbol area 50b3. The left performance symbol area 50b1 is an area where the left performance symbol EZ1 is displayed when the performance symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation performance. Similarly, the middle performance symbol area 50b2 and the right performance symbol region 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle performance symbol EZ2 and the right performance symbol EZ3.

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

In addition, in FIG. 17(A), the left presentation pattern area 50b1, the middle presentation pattern area 50b2, the right presentation pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are clearly indicated by two-dot chain lines, but this is the left presentation pattern area 50b1. , the middle effect pattern area 50b2, the right effect pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed.

4-2-2. Normal variation Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation performance. The normal variation functions as an effect that suggests that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special symbols starts, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(A), the left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a, and From the state where the small left pattern KZ1, the small medium pattern KZ2, and the small right pattern KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and the variable display of the special pattern is waiting, as shown in FIG. 17(B) As shown in FIG. 2, with the start of the process, variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is started, and variable display of small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is also started. Note that "↓" in FIG. 17 indicates that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of this special symbol is, for example, "normal loss variation", the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 are different, as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in a stop mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called flop) that suggests a loss, as shown in FIG. 17(D). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. There are multiple types of stopping patterns that indicate a loss, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6", in which the left and right symbols are not the same. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a special symbol variation pattern with a reach, such as "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left production symbol EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stopping manner (so-called reach eye), and reach is established. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continued, and a reach effect is performed according to the special symbol variation pattern. Note that the stopping order and stopping manner of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. N-Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing N-Reach when a reach is established in the normal variation. N reach is a performance that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may be a "jackpot", and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18(A), the state in which reach is established is maintained for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18(B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down. If the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "N loss variation", as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a miss in the reach. There are a plurality of types of stopping patterns that suggest a miss in the reach, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5", in which the left and right symbols are the same and the inner symbol is different from the left and right symbols. On the other hand, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", the game will stop in a stopping manner (so-called double) that suggests a jackpot, as shown in Figure 18 (C-2). indicate. There are multiple types of stopping patterns that suggest a jackpot, such as "7.7.7" and "2.2.2", in which the symbols in the left and right middles are the same. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. In addition, the performance content of N reach is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium performance symbol EZ2, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2-4. SP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach. The SP reach is a performance that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a "big win" is higher than the N reach, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot.

In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 representing that reach has started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(B), an SP reach-only performance (for example, a battle performance) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-only performance is reached, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", the display section At 50a, a production that suggests a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character is happy after winning the battle) is performed, and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a stop mode that suggests a jackpot (so-called double eye). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a jackpot. On the other hand, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is, for example, "SP loss variation", as shown in Figure 19 (C-2), there will be an effect that suggests a loss (for example, an enemy character enters the battle). At the same time, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode that suggests a loss of reach. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stopping manner that suggests a loss. Note that the contents of the SP reach performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach will be stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (jackpot expectation level) will be explained in detail. The jackpot expectation level for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the jackpot determination result. For example, if the execution probability of N Reach is 10% when the jackpot determination result is "Lose" and 100% when the jackpot determination result is "Jackpot", the execution probability of SP Reach is If the result of the jackpot judgment is "Lose", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "Jackpot", it is set to 100%, then the jackpot expectation of SP reach is higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to set it higher. In addition, SP Reach A and SP Reach B are made executable as SP Reach, and the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and if the result of the Jackpot determination is "Lose", the execution probability of SP Reach A is set to 2%. If the probability of executing SP Reach B is set to 20% in the case of , the execution probability of SP Reach B will be set to 2% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose", and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose". For example, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach B higher than the jackpot expectation level of SP Reach A. In this way, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation level.

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

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20(A), an icon display area 50e consisting of one display area can be provided near the pending icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA, which is the same as or different from the pending icon HA, in response to the start of the special figure variation effect.

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

4-3-1. Hold Performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold performance in response to a game ball entering the first starting slot 11 or the second starting slot 12. The reservation performance can notify the player of the number of special symbols 1 or 2 reserved.

In the hold effect, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the special figure 1 hold count is "0", the special figure fluctuation effect is started, and 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 enter the first starting slot 11 during the special figure variation performance, as shown in FIG. 20(C), the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the reserved icon display area 50d A hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is informed that the special figure 1 hold count is "2". After that, when the special figure variation effect is finished and a new special figure variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20(D), the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA that was displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is informed that the special figure 1 pending number is "1".

4-4. Preview Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a preview performance at any timing during the special figure variation performance. The preview performance is a performance using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input devices 40, 41, etc., and includes the results of jackpot determination and the special pattern fluctuation pattern. It is possible to suggest the result of the judgment.

4-4-1. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body performance using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a preview performance. The movable body performance is a performance that operates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win.

In the movable object performance, for example, when N reach progresses to SP reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap with the display section 50a as seen from the player, leading to SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in a space of the display section 50a that does not overlap with the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21(B), the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. Note that the movable body performance is not limited to suggesting the development of SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation contents of the movable device in the movable body performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-2. Operation performance The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an operation performance using the normal button 40 and special button 41 as a preview performance. 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 to make the player expect a big win.

In the operation performance, for example, in SP reach, a period (button operation validity period) occurs during which the press operation of the special button 41 is valid, and with the occurrence of this button operation validity period, as shown in FIG. 22 (A) , a performance that prompts the user to operate the special button 41 (button operation promotion performance) is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display section 50a. The button operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (button image G31), an image (button press operation image G32) representing the operation mode (i.e., press operation) of the special button 41, and a button operation valid period. An image representing the remaining time (operation valid period remaining time image G33) is included. Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes as time passes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the special button 41 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period has elapsed without any special button 41 being operated during the button operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 22(B). As shown in , the on-board movable device 55 is activated, and as seen from the player, the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display section 50a, suggesting the expectation of a jackpot. Note that the operation performance is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4-3. Pre-read performance The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a pre-read performance for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the special figure lottery has not been performed, as a preview effect. The pre-reading performance functions as a performance for suggesting in advance the lottery result of the special symbol lottery for the special symbol 1 reservation or the special symbol 2 reservation.

In the look-ahead performance, for example, if the result of the look-ahead determination for the special drawing 1 hold is a "jackpot", the hold icon HA, which is normally displayed as ``O'', in the hold icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 20(C). may be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is "lost", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called fake effect. In addition, the pre-reading performance can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the change is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, and changes or additions can be made as appropriate. For example, it is also possible to change the stopping manner of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the special symbol variation performance.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 (game control means) will be explained based on FIGS. 23 and 24. Note that counters, timers, buffers, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101, which will be explained below, are provided in the game RAM 104.

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

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

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While interrupts are enabled, main side timer interrupt processing (S005) can be executed. The main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt process (S005) ends and until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, various changes are made by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003). The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 while the interrupt is disabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

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

In the input process (S102) that is performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 takes in, for example, a detection signal from a lower tray full switch that detects when the lower tray 35 is full, and inputs the detection signal to the game as the lower tray full data. The data is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

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 updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005)). This is performed both during the period after the completion of S005) and until the start of the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005).

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

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

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

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

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

In the general winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the general winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the general winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the gate sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the gate sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been 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 regular symbol holding storage section 106 provided in the gaming RAM 104. . In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 4) of normal symbol random numbers are stored in the common symbol reservation storage unit 106, the newly acquired normal symbol random number is not stored. Furthermore, a gate sensor command is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the second starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 2-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 2-related random number is is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. Ru. In addition, when the special figure 2 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 2 related random number is not stored. Further, a second pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 2 related random number and the second pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, a special figure 2 pending number command representing the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (special figure 2 pending number) stored in the special figure 2 pending storage unit 105b and a second look-ahead judgment are executed. A second starting port sensor command including a second starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first starting port sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor. When it is determined that a game ball has been detected, a special pattern 1-related random number consisting of a special pattern random number counter, a jackpot pattern type random number counter, a reach random number counter, and a special pattern variation pattern random number counter is acquired, and the obtained special pattern 1-related random number is is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a provided in the gaming RAM 104. The special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a has a plurality of storage areas from the first area to the nth area (n is an integer of 2 or more), and the acquired special figure 1 related random numbers are stored in order from the first area. Ru. In addition, when the special figure 1 related random number is stored up to the n-th area, the newly acquired special figure 1 related random number is not stored. Moreover, the first pre-reading determination is performed using the acquired special figure 1 related random number and the first pre-reading determination table. In addition, according to the result of the process, a special figure 1 pending number command representing the number of special figure 1 related random numbers (special figure 1 pending number) stored in the special figure 1 pending storage unit 105a and a first look-ahead judgment are executed. A command for the first starting port sensor including a first starting winning command representing the result is generated.

In the first big winning hole sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the first big winning hole sensor. In addition, 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 a game ball is detected by the second big winning hole sensor. In addition, a command for the second big winning hole sensor is generated according to the result of the processing.

In the specific area sensor process, it is determined whether a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor. Further, 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), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol confirmation process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the commands generated in each process are set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby when the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not being performed. In the normal symbol standby process, a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the regular symbol reservation storage section 106. In addition, a normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine a normal pattern fluctuation pattern. Then, a normal pattern variation start command including information regarding the result of the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern is generated. Then, based on the general pattern fluctuation time associated with the determined general pattern fluctuation pattern, the general pattern display 82 starts variable display of the general pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process that is performed during the variable display of the normal symbol. In the ordinary symbol variation process, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result as the ordinary symbol fluctuation time elapses after the variable display of the ordinary symbol that is being executed starts. Then, a general pattern variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general pattern is generated.

The regular symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the regular symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the common symbol being executed starts, the common symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Determine whether it exists or not. If the winning symbols are 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.

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

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

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby process]
The special symbol standby process is a process that is performed not in the jackpot game state but during standby when the special symbol is not variably displayed. In the special symbol standby process, special symbol 2 determination processing and special symbol 2 variation pattern determination processing are performed based on the special symbol 2 related random numbers stored in the special symbol 2 reservation storage section 105b, and the special symbol 2 reservation storage section Perform shift processing. Also, based on the special figure 1-related random numbers stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a, special figure 1 determination processing and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing are performed, and special figure 1 reservation storage section shift processing is performed. .

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

The special figure 2 variation pattern determination process is a process performed after the special figure 2 determination process. In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern random number among the special figure 2 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b and the special figure 2 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 2 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table. Note that the determination of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 2 related random numbers (the number of special figure 2 reservations) stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. Then, a special figure 2 variation start command representing the determined special figure 2 variation pattern is generated. The special figure 2 variation start command includes information about the special figure 2, information about the result of jackpot determination, information about the result of reach determination, information about the special figure variation time associated with the special figure 2 variation pattern, etc. included. Then, the special figure 2 display 81b starts variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time associated with the determined special figure 2 variation pattern.

The special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process is a process that is performed when the special figure 2 determination process and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process are performed. In the special figure 2 reservation storage unit shift process, the special figure 2 related random number stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the first area side, and the special figure 2 related random number in the first area is shifted by one. Clear from the pending storage section 105b in FIG. In this way, the special figure 2 related random numbers are digested in the order they were acquired. Then, a special figure 2 reservation number command representing the number of special figure 2 reservations after the processing is generated.

The special symbol 1 determination process uses the special symbol random number of the special symbol 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special symbol 1 reservation storage section 105a and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state. Then, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. If the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, jackpot symbol type determination is performed to determine the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type random number of the special symbol 1 related random numbers and the special symbol 1 jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, a symbol designation command representing the determined jackpot symbol type is generated. Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a symbol designation command representing the 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 1 variation pattern random number of the special figure 1 related random numbers stored in the first area of the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a and the special figure 1 according to the current gaming state are used. The special figure 1 variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table. Note that the determination of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is also associated with the number of special figure 1 related 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 related to the special figure 1, information related to the result of jackpot determination, information related to the result of reach determination, information related to the result of jackpot type determination, and information associated with the special figure 1 variation pattern. Includes information such as special figure fluctuation time. Then, based on the special figure fluctuation time associated with the determined special figure 1 variation pattern, the special figure 1 display 81a starts variable display of the special figure 1.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, when both the number of reserved special figures 2 and the number of reserved special figures 1 exist, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority, and the variable display of special figure 2 and the variable display of special figure 1 are performed. and are not performed in parallel.

[2-3-2. Special symbol variation processing]
The special symbol variation process is a process performed during variable display of the special symbol. In the special symbol variation process, as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol display 81 ends the variable display of the special symbol and stops displaying the special symbol according to the result of the jackpot determination. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol indicating a jackpot is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a loss symbol indicating a loss is stopped and displayed. Then, a special figure variation stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the special figure is generated.

[2-3-3. Special design confirmation process]
The special symbol confirmation process is a process that is performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the special symbol confirmation process, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, a transition is made to a jackpot game state. Then, an opening command indicating the start of a jackpot game is generated. The opening command includes information regarding the result of jackpot type determination. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the high probability state is to be ended, the normal probability state is set. Then, a high probability termination command indicating transition to the normal probability state is generated. Further, when the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol and the time saving state is to be ended, a non-time saving state is set. Then, a time-saving end command indicating transition to a non-time-saving state is generated. Furthermore, if the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a losing symbol, and the number of special symbols 2 and 1 pending are "0", the pachinko game machine PY1 is in a waiting state, indicating that it is waiting for a customer. Generate a command.

[2-3-4. Jackpot game control processing]
The jackpot game control process is a process performed in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game control process, a jackpot game is performed using the jackpot game control table. After transition to the jackpot game state, each round game is started according to the passage of opening time or closing time. Then, a round game command indicating the start of a round game is generated. Furthermore, in response to ending the final round game, an ending is started. Then, an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot game is generated. The ending command includes information regarding the result of jackpot type determination.

[2-3-5. Game state setting processing]
The game state setting process is a process that is performed when the jackpot game state ends. In the gaming 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 gaming state. When restricting the duration of the high probability state, the duration of the high probability state (for example, the number of variable display times of the special symbol that allows the high probability state to continue without winning the jackpot) is also set. Then, a high probability setting command indicating setting of a high probability state is generated. Further, when changing from a non-time saving state to a time saving state, the time saving state is set at the end of the jackpot game state. When limiting the duration of the time-saving state, the duration of the time-saving state (for example, the number of variable display times of the special symbol that allows the time-saving state to continue without winning a jackpot) is also set. Then, a time saving setting command indicating setting of the time saving state is generated.

Note that the commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Control of performance by microcomputer 121 for performance control Next, control of performance by microcomputer 121 for performance control will be explained based on FIGS. 25 and 26. Note that counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the following explanation of the control of the performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 are provided in the performance RAM 124.

[1. Sub control main processing]
When the pachinko game machine PY1 is powered on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the sub-control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 25 from the performance ROM 123 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, power-on processing is performed in response to power-on (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various performance determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various performances are updated. As an example, the method of updating the random number counter for performance determination for various performances can be the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a (performs various effects using the image) according to the received command. In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 140, the sub-control board 120 also outputs audio from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 (executes various audio effects), and controls lamps. Via the circuit 151, the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 are made to emit light (to perform various light emitting effects by emitting light), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are activated (to perform various movable body effects by operation). execute).

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

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time various commands sent from the main control board 100 are input to the production control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124. This reception interrupt processing is executed with priority over other interrupt processing (S4011).

[2. Sub-side timer interrupt processing]
The sub-side timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of a predetermined period (for example, 1 msec period) is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 26, the sub-side timer interrupt processing (S4011) includes input processing (S4101), light emission data output processing (S4102), mobile device control processing (S4103), watchdog timer processing (S4104), and received command analysis. The process (S4105), the switch process (S4106), the effect timer update process (S4107), the audio control process (S4108), the button validity period process (S4109), and the effect data creation process (S4110) are sequentially performed.

In the input process, an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a or the special button detection switch 41a, is detected. In the light emission data output process, based on the effect data created in the effect data creation process described later, the light emission data is outputted in order to cause lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc. is output to the lamp control circuit 151. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, etc. to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data. In the movable device control process, drive data is output in order to perform a movable body performance that operates movable devices such as movable devices 55, 56, and 58 at predetermined timings based on the performance data created in the performance data creation process. do. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a movable body performance in which the movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc. are operated in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. In the watchdog timer process, the watchdog timer is reset. In the switch process, the display contents of the display unit 50a are set based on data of operations on operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the normal button detection switch 40a and the special button detection switch 41a, detected in the input process. In the button validity period process, the button operation validity period of various buttons (normal button 40, special button 41, etc.) is set. As a result, for example, the operation effect is performed during the execution of the special figure variation effect, and the button operation valid period occurs.

In the received command analysis process, the command stored in the reception buffer of the performance RAM 124 by the reception interrupt process (S4010) is analyzed, and processing according to the command (for example, selection of performance, setting of performance mode, setting of commands, etc.) I do. In the performance timer update process, a timer for measuring time related to each performance is updated. For example, in the performance timer update process, the start timing and end timing of the operation valid period of the operation units such as the normal button 40 and the special button 41 are measured. In the audio control process, audio data (data that controls audio output from the speaker 52) is created and output to the audio control circuit 161 based on the processing result of the received command analysis process. In the presentation data creation process, presentation data is created based on the processing result of the received command analysis process.

In the switch process (S4106), the production control microcomputer 121 may analyze the switch data acquired in the input process (S4104) and determine whether or not the normal button 40 has been pressed within the valid button operation period. be. For example, if the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the switch data acquired through the input process (S4104) and determines that the normal button 40 has been pressed within the valid button operation period, it executes the normal button process. . Here, the normal button processing is, for example, a process of displaying a preview image on the display section 50a, or performing a movable object effect using the on-board movable object 55k. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 may analyze the switch data acquired through the input process (S4104) and determine whether or not the special button 41 has been pressed within the valid button operation period. For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 determines that the special button 41 has been pressed within the valid button operation period, special button processing is executed. Here, the special button process is, for example, a process of displaying a preview image on the display unit 50a, or performing a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k.

In the button operation valid period processing (S4109), the production control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 has been set, and if the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 has been set, the normal button It is determined whether or not the end condition of the button operation valid period No. 40 is satisfied. Here, the condition for ending the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 corresponds to, for example, that the time set as the button operation valid period has elapsed. The performance control microcomputer 121 cancels the button operation validity period of the normal button 40 when the termination condition of the button operation validity period is satisfied. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the button operation validity period of the special button 41 has been set, and if it has been set, sets the end condition for the button operation validity period of the special button 41. Determine whether the requirements are met. Here, the condition for ending the button operation valid period of the special button 41 is, for example, that the time set as the button operation valid period has elapsed. The performance control microcomputer 121 cancels the button operation validity period of the special button 41 when the termination condition of the button operation validity period is satisfied.

In addition, in the button operation valid period processing, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 has been set or not, and if the result of the determination is that the button operation valid period of the normal button 40 has not been set, the production control microcomputer 121 Determine whether the setting conditions for the operation validity period are satisfied. Here, the setting condition for the button operation validity period of the normal button 40 corresponds to, for example, reaching a predetermined timing determined by the scenario of the performance. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets the button operation validity period of the normal button 40 when determining that the setting conditions for the button operation validity period of the normal button 40 are satisfied. In addition, in the button operation valid period processing, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the button operation valid period of the special button 41 has been set or not, and if the result of the determination is that the button operation valid period of the special button 41 has not been set, Determine whether the setting conditions for the operation validity period are satisfied. Here, the setting condition for the button operation validity period of the special button 41 corresponds to, for example, reaching a predetermined timing determined by the scenario of the performance. When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the setting conditions for the button operation validity period of the special button 41 are satisfied, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the button operation validity period of the special button 41.

7. Description of Features of Pachinko Game Machine PY1 The features of Pachinko Game Machine PY1 will be described in detail below. The first embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 101 of the first embodiment will be explained using FIG. 27. The game control microcomputer 101 of the first embodiment uses the results of the jackpot determination, the reach determination result, and A special figure 1 variation pattern is determined based on the special figure variation pattern random number. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the jackpot has been won in the jackpot determination, the game control microcomputer 101 selects "P02", "P03", "P21", and "P22" as the special figure 1 variation patterns. ”, “P23”, “P24”, “P25”, or “P26”, it is possible to determine any special figure 1 variation pattern. The distribution ratio is as shown in FIG. 28(A). Note that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the special figure 1 variation pattern can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination, and the result of the reach determination is "reach", the game control microcomputer 101 selects "P05", "P06" as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. , "P31", "P32", "P33", "P34", "P35", or "P36", it is possible to determine any special figure 1 variation pattern. Which special figure 1 variation pattern is determined is determined by the special figure variation pattern random number. The distribution ratio is as shown in FIG. 28(B). Note that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the special figure 1 variation pattern can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 101 determines that there is a loss in the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination is "no reach", the game control microcomputer 101 selects "P07" or "P08" as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. ” can be determined. Which of these two types of special figure 1 variation patterns is determined is determined by the number of special figure 1 reservations. When the number of special figure 1 reservations is 0 to 2, a special figure fluctuation pattern with a relatively long special figure fluctuation time is likely to be determined, and when the number of special figure 1 reservations is 3 to 4, the special figure fluctuation pattern Special figure fluctuation patterns that take a relatively short time are easier to determine.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21" is the story jackpot variation 1 in which normal variation → reach → N reach → story reach, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31" is normal variation → reach → N reach → This is story loss variation 1 in which story reach is performed.

Here, the story reach (specific reach) is a performance that displays a story related to the main character and ultimately branches into a successful performance that leads to a good ending, or a failed performance that does not lead to a good ending (Figure 47 reference). In addition, story reach is an SP reach effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot" is higher than L reach and N reach, and is an effect that makes players expect a jackpot. functions as

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22" is a cooperative jackpot variation 1 in which normal variation → reach → N reach → joint reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32" is normal variation → reach → N reach → This is a cooperative loss variation 1 in which a cooperative reach is carried out.

Here, cooperative reach is a victory performance in which the main character and his ally characters cooperate in a battle against an enemy character, and in the end, the main character wins (an example of a successful performance), or a victory performance in which the main character wins This is a performance that branches to a defeat performance (an example of a failure performance) (see FIG. 52). In addition, joint reach is an SP reach effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot" is higher than L reach and N reach, and is an effect to make players expect a jackpot. functions as Note that the cooperative reach is a reach effect that suggests that the reach is higher than the story reach, and functions as an effect to make the player expect a jackpot.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" is the battle jackpot variation 1 in which the normal variation → reach → N reach → story reach → development effect → battle reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33" is the normal variation → Reach → N Reach → Story Reach → Development Production → Battle Reach is the battle loss variation 1.

Here, a battle reach (special reach) is a battle between the main character and the enemy character, and in the end, a victory performance in which the main character wins (an example of a successful performance), or a defeat in which the main character is defeated. This is a performance that branches to a performance (an example of a failure performance) (see FIG. 51). In addition, Battle Reach is an SPSP Reach effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination is a "jackpot" is higher than SP Reach (Story Reach, Cooperative Reach), L Reach, and N Reach. It functions as a presentation to make players expect a big win. Additionally, Battle Reach is an SPSP Reach that can be developed from the end of Story Reach.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24" is the story jackpot variation 2 in which the normal variation → reach → N reach → story reach → revival suggestion production → revival production is performed, and the special picture 1 variation pattern "P34" is normal variation This is the story loss variation 2 in which variation → reach → N reach → story reach → revival suggestion effect is performed.

Here, the revival suggestion performance is a performance that suggests whether or not the revival performance will be performed after the failure performance is first performed. In addition, the resurrection performance means that after the failure performance is first performed, the revival suggestion performance is performed, and then from the medium performance pattern EZ2 (for example, "3") in the normal display mode displayed on the display section 50a, This is an effect that informs that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot by changing to the middle effect pattern EZ2 of the resurrection display mode with the resurrection coin pattern TZ (see FIG. 49(C)). Note that the revival display mode of the medium effect pattern EZ2 corresponds to the "image mode of the second specific image".

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P25" is a joint jackpot variation 2 in which the normal variation → reach → N reach → joint reach → revival suggestion production → revival production is performed, and the special picture 1 variation pattern "P35" is Variation → Reach → N Reach → Cooperative Reach → Cooperative Loss Variation 2 in which a revival suggestion effect is performed.

Here, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P26" is the battle jackpot variation 2 in which the normal variation → reach → N reach → story reach → development effect → battle reach → resurrection suggestion effect → resurrection effect is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36" is a battle loss variation 2 in which normal variation → reach → N reach → story reach → development effect → battle reach → resurrection suggestion effect is performed.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P02" is the L jackpot variation in which the normal variation → reach → N reach → development effect → L reach is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern "P05" is the normal variation → reach → N reach It is an L loss variation where reach → development performance → L reach is performed.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P03" is normal variation → reach → N reach, so that the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 become reach, but L reach, SP reach (cooperative reach, story reach), or SPSP Of the reach (battle reach), this is a N jackpot variation in which none of the reaches is performed. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P06" is normal variation → reach → N reach, so that the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 become reach, but L reach, SP reach (cooperative reach, story reach), or SPSP Of the reach (battle reach), it is an N loss variation in which none is performed.

In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" is a normal loss variation in which the variation performance ends in 13 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 becoming reach. Moreover, the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" shown in FIG. 27 is a normal loss variation in which the variation performance ends in 4 seconds without the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 becoming reach.

Next, among the main effects (normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach (story reach, joint fight reach), SPSP reach (battle reach)) that make up the special figure variation effect in the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern, I will explain in detail the story reach, which is SP reach, the cooperative reach, and the battle reach, which is SPSP reach. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a in each performance that constitutes the special figure variation performance, and also controls the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and LOGO lamp 201 according to the display of the performance image. Light emitting effects using the speaker 52, sound effects using the speaker 52, movable object effects using the movable devices 55, 56, 58 (such as panel movable object effects described later), and input devices (normal button 40, special button 41). It is possible to perform the operation effects etc.

The story reach is a reach effect that shows a story about the work that is the motif of this pachinko game machine PY1. There is a winning or losing branch in the story reach, and there is a branch to a successful performance where the story ends with a good ending, or a failure performance where the story ends with a bad ending (see FIG. 47). The success performance in Story Reach functions as a performance that suggests to the player that he has won a jackpot. The failure performance in Story Reach functions as a performance that suggests to the player that he has not won the jackpot.

Collaborative reach is a reach effect in which the main character cooperates with an ally character and battles an enemy character. There is a win/loss branch in the cooperative reach, which branches into a success performance (victory performance) in which the main character wins against the enemy character, or a failure performance (defeat performance) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (see FIG. 52). The success performance, like the success performance in battle reach, functions as a performance that suggests to the player that he has won a jackpot. The failure performance, like the failure performance in battle reach, functions as a performance that suggests to the player that he has not won the jackpot.

Battle reach is a reach effect in which a main character and an enemy character engage in a battle. Battle reach has a win/loss branch, and branches into a success performance (victory performance) in which the main character wins against the enemy character, or a failure performance (defeat performance) in which the main character is defeated by the enemy character (see FIG. 51). The success performance, like the success performance in joint reach, functions as a performance that suggests to the player that he has won a jackpot. Similar to the failure performance in joint reach, the failure performance functions as a performance that suggests to the player that he has not won the jackpot.

Next, the distribution rate of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state will be explained using FIG. As shown in FIG. 28(A), in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the distribution rate of the special pattern 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "jackpot" is Distribution rate of pattern “P03” (1%), distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern “P24” (1%) ⇒ distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern “P25” (2%) ⇒ special figure 1 Distribution rate of variation pattern “P02” (3%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern “P26” (5%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern “P21” (20%) ⇒ Special figure The distribution rate of 1 variation pattern "P22" (30%) is higher than the distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P23" (38%).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28(B), in the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment, the distribution rate of the special symbol 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "non-time saving state" and "loss with reach" is Figure 1 Distribution rate of variation pattern “P36” (1%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern “P35” (2%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern “P33” (5%), Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P34" (5%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P32" (10%) ⇒ Distribution rate of special figure 1 variation pattern "P31" (15%) ⇒ The distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P05" (25%) ⇒ The distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P06" (37%) is higher in this order.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the special figure 1 variation selected when the number of reserved special figures 1 is “0 to 2” in the “non-time saving state” and “no reach loss” The distribution rate of the patterns increases in the order of distribution rate (20%) of special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" ⇒ distribution rate (80%) of special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" (not shown) ).

In addition, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern is selected when the number of reserved special figures 1 is “3 to 4” in the “non-time saving state” and the “no reach loss”. The distribution rate increases in the order of the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P07" (20%) ⇒ the distribution rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P08" (80%) (not shown) .

In addition, in this form, as shown in Figure 28, in the case of winning a jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation), cooperative reach is easier to execute than story reach, which does not develop into battle reach through development effects. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 28, when a jackpot has been won (in the case of jackpot fluctuation), battle reach is easier to execute than cooperative reach. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28, in the case of winning a jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation), it can be said that it is easy to progress from story reach to battle reach through development effects. On the other hand, in the case of a loss (in the case of loss variation), a story reach that does not develop into a battle reach is easier to execute than a joint battle reach. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28, in the case of a loss (in the case of loss variation), it is difficult to progress from story reach to battle reach through development effects. In this form, Battle Reach is a reach performance with higher expectations for a jackpot than Story Reach and Collaborative Reach. In addition, cooperative reach has a reach performance with higher expectations for jackpots than story reach. In addition, in the winning/losing branches of various SP reach (story reach, joint fight reach), it may be configured to perform an operation effect to operate the operation section (normal button 40 or special button 41). Further, in the winning/losing branch of various SPSP reach (battle reach), the configuration may be such that an operation effect is performed to operate the operation section (normal button 40 or special button 41).

<Coin acquisition performance>
Next, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, a coin acquisition performance that can be executed in a special pattern variation performance based on the special pattern 1 variation pattern in a non-time saving state will be explained using FIGS. 29 to 34. In the coin acquisition performance of the first embodiment, an acquired coin image G124 (specific image, first specific image) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and functions as a preview performance that indicates to the player the degree of expectation of a jackpot. Furthermore, the "L" engraved in the center of the acquired coin image G124 displayed on the display unit 50a in the coin acquisition effect is based on the "L" of the board lamp 54 as a motif. That is, the "L" engraved in the center of the earned coin image G124 is a motif of the initials of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

There are three types of performance modes for the coin acquisition performance of the first embodiment: a first coin acquisition performance mode, a second coin acquisition performance mode, and a third coin acquisition performance mode. The coin acquisition performance of this embodiment consists of a title display performance and an earned coin notification performance that notifies the player of the coins that have been earned. In addition, the earned coin notification performance includes a first earned coin notification performance that corresponds to the coin acquisition performance of the first coin acquisition performance mode, and a second earned coin notification performance that corresponds to the coin acquisition performance of the second coin acquisition performance mode. , and a third earned coin notification performance corresponding to the coin acquisition performance of the third coin acquisition performance mode. The first coin acquisition presentation mode is a presentation mode in which a title display presentation and a first coin acquisition notification presentation are executed. The second coin acquisition presentation mode is a presentation mode in which a title display presentation and a second coin acquisition notification presentation are executed. The third coin acquisition presentation mode is a presentation mode in which a title display presentation and a third coin acquisition notification presentation are executed.

Here, the title display performance is a performance that notifies the player of the start of execution of the coin acquisition performance, and is a performance that notifies the player of the start of execution of the coin acquisition performance, and includes the coin acquisition notification performance (first coin acquisition notification performance, second coin acquisition notification performance, and third coin acquisition notification performance). This is an effect that suggests the player's expectation of a jackpot by the acquired coin image G124 displayed on the display unit 50a.

Here, the earned coin image G124 has three display image modes that suggest different jackpot expectations. Specifically, there are a display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is white, a display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is blue, and a display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is green. be. Hereinafter, the acquired coin image G124 in the display image mode in which the coins are white will be referred to as the white acquired coin image G124A, and the acquired coin image G124 in the display image mode in which the coins are blue will be referred to as the blue acquired coin image G124B. The acquired coin image G124 in the display image mode in which the coins are green will be referred to as the green acquired coin image G124C. In the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of white earned coin image G124A→blue earned coin image G124B→green earned coin image G124C. Note that the display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is white, the display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is blue, and the display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is green are the This corresponds to "Image aspect of one specific image".

In the first coin acquisition notification performance of the first embodiment, three (predetermined number) white earned coin images G124A are displayed on the display unit 50a, and in the second coin acquisition notification performance, blue acquired coin images G124A are displayed on the display unit 50a. Three (predetermined number) G124B are displayed, and in the third coin acquisition notification effect, three (predetermined number) green earned coin images G124C are displayed on the display section 50a.

Next, the processing of the coin acquisition effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be explained. First, in the received command analysis process (S4105), the performance control microcomputer 121 of the first embodiment performs a process when receiving a variation start command when it is determined that a special symbol variation start command has been received. In this processing upon reception of the variation start command, first, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed, and then a preview effect selection process is performed. In the variable effect pattern selection process, a variable effect effect pattern (sub-variable pattern) is selected based on the special figure change pattern indicated by the received special figure change start command. Then, in the preview performance selection process, the preview performances (coin acquisition performance, chance up performance (first chance up performance, second chance up performance, second chance up performance, (up effect, 3rd chance up effect), battle development suggestion effect, lamp change suggestion effect (1st lamp change suggestion effect, 2nd lamp change suggestion effect, 3rd lamp change suggestion effect), and other preview effects). . Note that information on the preview performance selected in the preview performance selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the performance RAM 124, and is also included in the preview performance start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the preview performance start command displays the image of the designated preview performance on the display unit 50a. Furthermore, based on the information on the preview performance stored in the performance RAM 124, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the performance means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, LOGO lamp 201, panel lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the preview performance. equipment, etc.) as appropriate.

In the advance notice performance selection process of the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects a coin acquisition performance based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special symbol fluctuation start command and the coin acquisition performance selection table shown in FIG. Select whether or not to execute. Then, when the performance control microcomputer 121 selects to execute the coin acquisition performance, the performance control microcomputer 121 uses the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special pattern fluctuation start command and the coin acquisition performance mode selection table shown in FIG. , select the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance to be executed. Note that the information on the coin acquisition performance selected in the preview performance selection process and the information on the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance are stored in a predetermined storage area of the performance RAM 124, and are included in the preview performance start command and displayed as an image. It is transmitted to the control board 140. The image control board 140, which has received the preview performance start command, displays images of the coin acquisition performance (title image G120, character image G121, dialogue image G127, balloon image G128A, white image G128B) consisting of the designated coin acquisition performance performance mode. , blue image G128B, green image G128C, white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, green earned coin image G124C) are displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIGS. 32, 33, and 34). . Furthermore, the performance control microcomputer 121 uses the performance means (speaker 52, panel lamp 54, etc.) are controlled accordingly.

Next, the coin acquisition performance selection table will be explained using FIG. 29. In the advance notice performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure 1 variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 70%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P21". Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the percentage of non-execution of the coin acquisition performance being selected is 30%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P22", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 80%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P22". In this case, based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the percentage of non-execution of the coin acquisition performance being selected is 20%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 90%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23". In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which non-execution of the coin acquisition effect is selected is 10%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P24", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 70%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P24". Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the percentage of non-execution of the coin acquisition performance being selected is 30%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P25", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 80%. On the other hand, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P25". In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which non-execution of the coin acquisition effect is selected is 20%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 90%. On the other hand, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26". Based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the proportion of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 10%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 70%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31". Based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the proportion of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 30%.

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P32", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 80%. On the other hand, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P32". In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which non-execution of the coin acquisition effect is selected is 20%.

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 90%. On the other hand, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33" Based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the proportion of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 10%.

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 70%. On the other hand, in the advance notice performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure 1 variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P34" Based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the proportion of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 30%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P35", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 80%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P35". In this case, based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the percentage of non-execution of the coin acquisition performance being selected is 20%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 90%. On the other hand, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special figure 1 variation pattern indicated by the special figure 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36" In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which non-execution of the coin acquisition effect is selected is 10%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P02", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 50%. On the other hand, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P02". In this case, based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the percentage of non-execution of the coin acquisition performance being selected is 50%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P03", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 0%. On the other hand, in the preview performance selection process, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P03". In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the ratio of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 100%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P05", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 50%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P05". In this case, based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the percentage of non-execution of the coin acquisition performance being selected is 50%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P06", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 0%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P06". In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the ratio of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 100%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P07", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 0%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P07". In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the ratio of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 100%.

In addition, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P08", Based on the coin acquisition performance selection table (see FIG. 29), the rate at which execution of the coin acquisition performance is selected is 0%. On the other hand, in the preview presentation selection process, when the presentation control microcomputer 121 determines that the special pattern 1 variation pattern indicated by the special pattern 1 variation start command in the non-time saving state is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P08". In this case, based on the coin acquisition effect selection table (see FIG. 29), the ratio of non-execution of the coin acquisition effect being selected is 100%.

In addition, in this form, as shown in Figure 29, in the case of winning a jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation) or in the case of losing (in the case of loss fluctuation), in the special pattern fluctuation effect. It is better to develop from the end of the story reach through the development effect to the battle reach, than when the cooperative reach is executed in the special figure variation effect, and when the battle reaches from the end of the story reach through the development effect in the special figure variation effect. It is easier to perform a coin acquisition performance in a special symbol variation performance than when a story reach that does not develop into a reach is performed (see FIG. 29). In addition, in either case, if you have won a jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation) or if you have lost (in the case of loss fluctuation), after going through the development performance from the end of the story reach in the special pattern fluctuation performance. Coin acquisition performance is better when it develops into a battle reach and when a cooperative reach is executed in a special figure variation effect than when a story reach is executed that does not develop into a battle reach. is easily executed (see FIG. 29). In either case, if you win a jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation) or if you lose (in the case of loss fluctuation), a story reach that does not develop into a battle reach will be executed in the special pattern fluctuation effect. In this case, L reach is executed in a special pattern variation effect, only N reach is executed in a special pattern variation effect, or production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are reachable in a special pattern variation effect. The coin acquisition effect is more likely to be executed in the special symbol variation effect than in the case where the coin acquisition effect does not occur (see FIG. 29). Note that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the coin acquisition performance corresponding to each special symbol fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 29 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, for example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the 1 variation pattern "P21", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P21", the ratio of the second coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P21", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 10% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P22", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P22", the rate at which the second coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 70% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P22", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P23", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P23", the ratio of the second coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 40% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P23", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P24", the rate at which the first coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P24", the rate at which the second coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P24", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 10% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P25", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P25", the rate at which the second coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 70% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P25", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P26", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P26", the ratio of the second coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 40% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P26", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30).

Further, for example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P31", the rate at which the first coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P31", the rate at which the second coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P31", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 10% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P32", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P32", the ratio of the second coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 70% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P32", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P33", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P33", the ratio of the second coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 40% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P33", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P34", the rate at which the first coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P34", the rate at which the second coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P34", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 10% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P35", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P35", the ratio of the second coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 70% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P35", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P36", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P36", the ratio of the second coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 40% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P36", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 60% (see FIG. 30).

Further, for example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P02", the rate at which the first coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 70% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P02", the rate at which the second coin acquisition performance mode is selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 30% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P02", the ratio of the third coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 0% (see FIG. 30).

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of the variation pattern "P05", the ratio of the first coin acquisition performance mode being selected as the performance mode of the coin acquisition performance is 100% (see FIG. 30). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the execution of the coin acquisition performance based on the table shown in FIG. In the case of "P05", both the proportion of the second coin acquisition effect mode being selected and the proportion of the third coin acquisition effect mode being selected as the effect mode of the coin acquisition effect are 0% (Figure 30 reference).

In addition, in this embodiment, according to the explanation using FIG. 28, FIG. 29, and FIG. Even in the case of , it is better to develop from the final stage of the story reach through the development effect to the battle reach in the special figure variation effect than when the cooperative reach is executed in the special figure variation effect. The coin acquisition performance of the third coin acquisition performance mode is easier to execute than the case where a story reach that does not progress from the final stage of the story reach through the development performance to the battle reach is executed, that is, the acquisition of green on the display unit 50a. Three coin images G124C are more likely to be displayed. In addition, in either case, if you win the jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation) or if you lose (in the case of loss fluctuation), joint reach will be executed in the special pattern fluctuation performance. In this case, the coin acquisition performance of the second coin acquisition performance mode is executed, rather than when a story reach that does not develop from the final stage of the story reach through the development performance to the battle reach is executed in the special drawing variation performance. In other words, three blue earned coin images G124B are easily displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, in either case, if you win the jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation) or if you lose (in the case of loss fluctuation), you can battle from the end of the story reach through the development performance in the special pattern fluctuation performance. In cases where a story reach that does not develop into a reach is executed, there are cases in which L reach is executed in a special figure variation effect, cases in which only N reach is executed in a special figure variation effect, or cases in which a special figure variation effect is executed. In the coin acquisition performance of the second coin acquisition performance mode, that is, the three blue earned coin images G124B are more likely to be displayed on the display section 50a than when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are never reachable. It has become. From the above, the coin acquisition performance of the first embodiment is a coin acquisition performance of the first coin acquisition performance mode (a performance in which three white earned coin images G124A are displayed on the display unit 50a) → second coin acquisition Coin acquisition performance in the performance mode (performance in which three blue earned coin images G124B are displayed on the display unit 50a) → Coin acquisition performance in the third coin acquisition performance mode (green earned coin images G124C are displayed on the display unit 50a) Expectations for a jackpot increase in the order of the three performances displayed. Note that the selection rate (selection rate) of the coin acquisition performance mode corresponding to each special symbol fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 30 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, using FIGS. 31 to 34, a description will be given of a coin acquisition performance that can be performed during the execution of the special symbol fluctuation performance. In addition, FIG. 31 shows special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", and special figure 1 variation pattern "P25". , Special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P34", Special figure 1 variation No matter which special pattern 1 variation pattern is selected among pattern "P35", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P02", or special pattern 1 variation pattern "P05", coins This is a title display performance executed as an acquisition performance.

Regardless of the coin acquisition performance of the first coin acquisition performance mode, the coin acquisition performance of the second coin acquisition performance mode, or the coin acquisition performance of the third coin acquisition performance mode, the title display performance is , a title image is displayed on the display section 50a. Specifically, a title image G120 indicating the character string "Coin Earning Challenge" shown in FIG. 31 is displayed at the center of the display section 50a. The execution of this title display effect is started at the same time as the execution of the coin acquisition challenge effect is started. Then, after the execution continues for a first predetermined period (specifically, "2 seconds"), the execution of the title display effect ends.

When the execution of the title display effect shown in FIG. 31 is completed, for example, if the coin acquisition effect being executed is the coin acquisition effect of the first coin acquisition effect mode, then the first coin acquisition notification effect is executed. is executed. The first coin acquisition notification effect will be explained using FIG. 32. In addition, the coin acquisition performances of the first coin acquisition performance mode are special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P34", It may be executed with a special pattern variation effect based on either the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P02" or the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P05" (see Figures 29 and 30). ).

When the title display performance is completed in the coin acquisition performance of the first coin acquisition performance mode, the first coin acquisition notification performance shown in FIG. 32 is executed. In the first coin acquisition notification effect, as shown in FIG. 32(A), a dialogue image G127 consisting of the character string "Earn coins!!!" is displayed in a speech balloon image G128A on the display unit 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 32(A), a character image G121 is displayed at the lower right portion of the display section 50a. Note that when the balloon image G128A and the character image G121 are displayed on the display section 50a in the first coin acquisition notification effect, the board lamp 54 provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 emits white light. be done. Note that the light emitting mode in which the panel lamp 54 emits white light corresponds to the "first light emitting mode of the light emitting section."

After that, in the first coin acquisition notification effect, one white image G128B is displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 32(B). Further, when proceeding from the production example shown in FIG. 32(A) displayed on the display unit 50a to the production example shown in FIG. 32(B), the board lamp provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 54 will continue to emit white light.

Subsequently, the process proceeds from the example of presentation shown in FIG. 32(B) to the presentation shown in FIG. 32(C). As shown in FIG. 32(C), three white earned coin images G124A are displayed starting from the white image G128B. By displaying the white earned coin image G124A displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can win the most jackpot among the white earned coin image G124A, the blue earned coin image G124B, and the green earned coin image G124C. It is possible to make the user understand that the acquired coin image G124 with a low expectation level is displayed. Furthermore, even if the player feels that the white earned coin image G124A is small, by displaying three white earned coin images G124A on the display section 50a, the player can see the white earned coin image G124A on the display section 50a. This makes it easier to understand that is being displayed. Furthermore, since "L" is engraved in the center of the white earned coin image G124A displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can understand that it is the initial letter of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character. It is now possible to do so.

Furthermore, when proceeding from the production example shown in FIG. 32(B) displayed on the display unit 50a to the production example shown in FIG. 32(C), the board lamp provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 54 will continue to emit white light. As shown in FIG. 32(C), the board lamp 54 emits white light to draw attention to the three white acquired coin images G124A displayed on the display section 50a, thereby increasing the jackpot expectation level. It is possible to understand it.

When the execution of the title display effect shown in FIG. 31 is completed, for example, if the coin acquisition effect being executed is the coin acquisition effect of the second coin acquisition effect mode, then the second coin acquisition notification effect is executed. is executed. The second coin acquisition notification effect will be explained using FIG. 33. In addition, the coin acquisition performance of the second coin acquisition performance mode is special pattern 1 variation pattern "P21", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P22", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P24", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", Special figure 1 variation pattern Regardless of which special pattern 1 variation pattern is selected among “P34”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P35”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P36”, or special pattern 1 variation pattern “P02”, It may be performed with variable effects.

When the title display performance is completed in the coin acquisition performance of the second coin acquisition performance mode, the second coin acquisition notification performance shown in FIG. 33 is executed. In the second coin acquisition notification effect, as shown in FIG. 33(A), a dialogue image G127 consisting of the character string "Earn a coin!!!" is displayed in a balloon image G128A on the display section 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 33(A), a character image G121 is displayed at the lower right portion of the display section 50a. In addition, when the balloon image G128A and the character image G121 are displayed on the display section 50a in the second coin acquisition notification effect, the board lamp 54 provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 emits white light. be done.

After that, in the second coin acquisition notification effect, one blue image G128C is displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 33(B). Further, when proceeding from the production example shown in FIG. 33(A) displayed on the display unit 50a to the production example shown in FIG. 33(B), the board lamp provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 54 will continue to emit white light.

Next, the process proceeds from the presentation example shown in FIG. 33(B) to the presentation example shown in FIG. 33(C). As shown in FIG. 33(C), three blue earned coin images G124B are displayed starting from the blue image G128C. By displaying the blue earned coin image G124B displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can see the second of the white earned coin image G124A, the blue earned coin image G124B, and the green earned coin image G124C. It is possible to make the user understand that the blue acquired coin image G124B with high expectation of jackpot is displayed. Furthermore, even if the player feels that the blue earned coin image G124B is small, the three blue earned coin images G124B are displayed on the display section 50a, so that the player can see the blue earned coin image G124B on the display section 50a. This makes it easier to understand that is being displayed. Furthermore, since "L" is engraved in the center of the blue earned coin image G124B displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can understand that it is the initial letter of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character. It is now possible to do so.

Further, when proceeding from the presentation example shown in FIG. 33(B) displayed on the display unit 50a to the presentation example shown in FIG. 33(C), the board lamp provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 54 will continue to emit white light. As shown in FIG. 33(C), the board lamp 54 emits white light, making it easier to draw attention to the three blue earned coin images G124B displayed on the display unit 50a, and the second This makes it easier to understand that the expectation of a jackpot is high.

When the execution of the title display effect shown in FIG. 31 is completed, for example, if the coin acquisition effect being executed is the coin acquisition effect of the third coin acquisition effect mode, then the third coin acquisition notification effect is executed. is executed. The third coin acquisition notification effect will be explained using FIG. 33. In addition, the coin acquisition performances of the third coin acquisition performance mode are special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", special figure 1 variation pattern Regardless of which special pattern 1 variation pattern is selected among “P34”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P35”, or special pattern 1 variation pattern “P36”, it cannot be executed in the special pattern variation effect. be.

When the title display performance is completed in the coin acquisition performance of the third coin acquisition performance mode, the third coin acquisition notification performance shown in FIG. 34 is executed. In the third coin acquisition notification effect, as shown in FIG. 34(A), a dialogue image G127 consisting of the character string "Earn coins!!!" is displayed in a balloon image G128A on the display section 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 34(A), a character image G121 is displayed at the lower right portion of the display section 50a. In addition, when the balloon image G128A and the character image G121 are displayed on the display section 50a in the third coin acquisition notification effect, the board lamp 54 provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 emits white light. be done.

After that, in the third coin acquisition notification effect, one green image G128D is displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 34(B). Further, when proceeding from the production example shown in FIG. 34(A) displayed on the display unit 50a to the production example shown in FIG. 34(B), the board lamp provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 54 will continue to emit white light.

Subsequently, the process proceeds from the presentation example shown in FIG. 34(B) to the presentation example shown in FIG. 34(C). As shown in FIG. 34(C), three green earned coin images G124C are displayed from the green image G128D. By displaying the green earned coin image G124C displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can win the most jackpot among the white earned coin image G124A, the blue earned coin image G124B, and the green earned coin image G124C. It is possible to make the user understand that the highly anticipated earned coin image G124 is being displayed. Furthermore, even if the player feels that the green earned coin image G124C is small, three green earned coin images G124C are displayed on the display section 50a, so that the player can see the green earned coin image G124C on the display section 50a. This makes it easier to understand that is being displayed. Furthermore, since "L" is engraved in the center of the blue earned coin image G124B displayed on the display unit 50a, the player can understand that it is the initial letter of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character. It is now possible to do so.

Further, when proceeding from the production example shown in FIG. 34(B) displayed on the display unit 50a to the production example shown in FIG. 34(C), the board lamp provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 54 will continue to emit white light. As shown in FIG. 34(C), the board lamp 54 emits white light, which makes it easier to draw attention to the three green acquired coin images G124C displayed on the display section 50a, making it the most likely jackpot. This makes it easier to understand that the degree of severity is high.

<Story Reach>
Next, the story reach that can be performed during execution of the special figure variation effect will be explained using FIGS. 35 to 50. In addition, the story reach is special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31" , Special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P34", or Special figure 1 variation pattern "P36", SP reach that is executed in any special figure variation production based on any special figure 1 variation pattern. It becomes.

In this form, when a story reach is performed during execution of a special figure variation effect, the story reach may progress through a development effect to a battle reach with higher jackpot expectations than the story reach. In addition, based on any of the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", and special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36". From the end of Story Reach, it will develop into Battle Reach through development production.

<Battle development suggestion production>
In the story reach of the first embodiment, the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 indicates the possibility that the story will progress to a battle reach through a development effect at the end of the story reach, and also functions as a preview effect that also suggests the degree of jackpot expectation. A battle development suggestion performance (development suggestion performance) is executed. Here, the light emission modes of the LOGO lamp 201 emitted in the battle development suggestion effect include a light emission mode in which the LOGO 201 emits light in white, a light emission mode in which the LOGO 201 emits light in blue, and a light emission mode in which LOGO 201 emits light in green. There are four types: a mode and a light emission mode in which the LOGO 201 emits red light.

There are four presentation modes of the battle development suggestion presentation that suggest different possibilities of developing into a battle reach at the end of the story reach and jackpot expectation levels. Specifically, there is a first performance mode in which the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white in the battle development suggestion production, and a second production mode in which the light emission color of the LOGO lamp 201 is blue in the battle development suggestion production. A third presentation mode in which the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is green in the battle development suggestion presentation, and a fourth presentation mode in which the emission color of the LOGO lamp 201 is red in the battle development suggestion presentation. There is. In addition, the first performance mode in which the light emission color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white in the battle development suggestion production corresponds to the "first production mode of the development suggestion production", and the light emission color of the LOGO lamp 201 in the battle development suggestion production corresponds to the "first production mode of the development suggestion production". The second presentation mode whose color is blue corresponds to the "second presentation mode of development suggestion presentation."

At the same time as the story reach of the first embodiment is started, execution of the battle development suggestion effect is started, and the LOGO lamp 201 emits white light. After that, the production mode of the battle development suggestion production is changed from the first production mode to the second production mode (the emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue) in the story reach, and the battle development suggestion production is The execution may end and the LOGO lamp 201 may turn off. In addition, the production mode of the battle development suggestion production in Story Reach is changed from the first production mode to the second production mode (the emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue), and then from the second production mode. When the display is changed to the third performance mode (the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from blue to green), the execution of the battle development suggestion performance is completed, and the LOGO lamp 201 may be turned off. Furthermore, in Story Reach, the production mode of the battle development suggestion production is changed from the first production mode to the second production mode (the emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue), and then from the second production mode. The display mode is changed to the third display mode (the light emission color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from blue to green), and then the third display mode is changed to the fourth display mode (the light emission color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from green to red). (changed), the execution of the battle development suggestion effect may end, and the LOGO lamp 201 may turn off. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the player can check the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 in the story reach, and while the player is excited to see how far the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 can be changed, It will be possible to enjoy whether or not it will develop into a battle reach from the end of the game.

Next, the processing of the battle development suggestion performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 of the first embodiment will be explained using FIG. 35. In the advance notice production selection process of the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121 selects a battle based on the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command and the battle development suggestion production selection table (see FIG. 35). Select whether or not to execute the development suggestion performance. Next, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects to execute the battle development suggestion production, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command and the battle development suggestion production pattern selection table shown in FIG. Based on the battle development suggestion performance pattern to be executed, the first development suggestion performance pattern (white → blue), the second development suggestion performance pattern (white → blue → green), or the third development suggestion performance pattern Select one from (white → blue → green → red). Note that the production control microcomputer 121 controls the production means (speaker) related to the battle development suggestion production based on the information on the battle development suggestion production stored in the production RAM 124 and the information on the development suggestion production pattern of the battle development suggestion production. 52, LOGO lamp 201, panel lamp 54, etc.) as appropriate.

Next, the battle development suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 35 will be explained. In the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P21", the rate at which the battle development suggestion production is executed is The rate is 100%, and the rate at which the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23", a battle development suggestion production is executed. The percentage is 100%, and the percentage that the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35). In addition, in the advance notice performance selection process, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", a battle development suggestion production is executed. The percentage is 100%, and the percentage that the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", a battle development suggestion production is executed. The percentage is 100%, and the percentage that the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31", a battle development suggestion production is executed. The percentage is 100%, and the percentage that the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33", a battle development suggestion production is executed. The percentage is 100%, and the percentage that the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", a battle development suggestion production is executed. The percentage is 100%, and the percentage that the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36", a battle development suggestion production is executed. The percentage is 100%, and the percentage that the battle development suggestion effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 35).

From the description of the battle development suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 35, if the story reach is performed during the execution of the special figure variation effect, the battle development suggestion effect will always be executed during the story reach. Thereby, it becomes possible to indicate whether or not the game will develop from story reach to battle reach and the expected level of jackpot by using the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 while thrilling the player. It should be noted that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the battle development suggestion performance corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the battle development suggestion effect pattern selection table shown in FIG. 36 will be explained. Here, there are three types of battle development suggestion performance patterns of the first embodiment: a first development suggestion performance pattern, a second development suggestion performance pattern, and a third development suggestion performance pattern. In the preview performance selection process, if the first development suggestion performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, when the story reach is started, a battle development suggestion performance based on the first development suggestion performance pattern is executed, During the execution of the story reach, the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue (see FIG. 36). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the second development suggestion performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, when the story reach is started, the battle development suggestion performance based on the second development suggestion performance pattern is executed. Therefore, during the execution of the story reach, the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue, and further from blue to green (see FIG. 36). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, when the story reach is started, the battle development suggestion performance based on the third development suggestion performance pattern is executed. Therefore, during the execution of the story reach, the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue, further changed from blue to green, and further changed from green to red (see FIG. 36).

In the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P21", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. In this case (see FIG. 35), the rate at which the first development suggestion performance pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion performance pattern is 40%, and the rate at which the second development suggestion performance pattern is selected is 60%, The rate at which the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected is 0% (see FIG. 36).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. (see FIG. 35), the proportion that the first development suggestion production pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion production pattern is 0%, and the proportion that the second development suggestion production pattern is selected is 20%. Yes, the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected 80% of the time (see FIG. 36).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P24", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. (see FIG. 35), the rate at which the first development suggestion performance pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion performance pattern is 40%, and the rate at which the second development suggestion performance pattern is selected is 60%. Yes, and the rate at which the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected is 0% (see FIG. 36).

In addition, in the preview production selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. (see FIG. 35), the proportion that the first development suggestion production pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion production pattern is 0%, and the proportion that the second development suggestion production pattern is selected is 20%. Yes, the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected 80% of the time (see FIG. 36).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. (see FIG. 35), the first development suggestion presentation pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion presentation pattern 80% of the time, and the second development suggestion presentation pattern is selected 20% of the time. Yes, and the rate at which the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected is 0% (see FIG. 36).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the special pattern variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. (see FIG. 35), the proportion that the first development suggestion production pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion production pattern is 0%, and the proportion that the second development suggestion production pattern is selected is 40%. Yes, the percentage of selecting the third development suggestion performance pattern is 60% (see FIG. 36).

In addition, in the advance notice performance selection process, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P34", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. (see FIG. 35), the first development suggestion presentation pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion presentation pattern 80% of the time, and the second development suggestion presentation pattern is selected 20% of the time. Yes, and the rate at which the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected is 0% (see FIG. 36).

In addition, in the advance notice performance selection process, if the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 is the special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", execution of the battle development suggestion production is selected. (see FIG. 35), the proportion of the first development suggestion production pattern being selected as the battle development suggestion production pattern is 0%, and the proportion of the second development suggestion production pattern being selected is 40%. , the rate at which the third development suggestion performance pattern is selected is 60% (see FIG. 36).

From the explanation of the battle development suggestion effect pattern selection table shown in Figure 36, if you win a jackpot (in the case of jackpot variation), during the execution of the special figure variation effect, the story reach that does not develop into a battle reach through the development effect. is executed, in the case of a loss (in the case of loss variation), the LOGO lamp 201 is The final emitted color tends to be green. In addition, if you have won a jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation) and the special pattern fluctuation effect is executed, it is better to execute the story reach that develops into battle reach through the development effect, if you are a loser (in the case of a loss). In the case of variation), the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is more likely to become red in the end than when a story reach that develops into a battle reach through a development effect is executed while a special figure variation effect is being executed. As a result, it can be said that the expectation of a jackpot is higher when the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed in the battle development suggestion performance executed in the story reach. It should be noted that the selection rate (selection rate) of the battle development suggestion performance pattern corresponding to each special figure variation pattern can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In addition, from the explanation of the battle development suggestion performance pattern selection table shown in Figure 36, in the case of winning a jackpot (in the case of jackpot fluctuation), during the execution of the special pattern fluctuation performance, it will develop into a battle reach through the development performance. The luminous color of the LOGO lamp 201 changes more when a story reach that does not progress to a battle reach is executed during the execution of a special figure variation effect than when a story reach that does not develop into a battle reach through a development effect is executed. In other words, the color of the light emitted from the LOGO lamp 201 tends to be red. In addition, in the case of a loss (in the case of a change in loss), it is better to perform a story reach that develops into a battle reach through a development effect while the special figure change effect is being executed. , the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed more often than when a story reach that does not develop into a battle reach through a development production is executed, that is, the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is green or red. easy to become As a result, it can be said that the more times the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed in the battle development suggestion performance executed in the story reach, the easier it is to progress from the final stage of the story reach to the battle reach.

<Opportunity-up production>
In the story reach of the first embodiment, a chance-up performance (specific performance) that functions as a preview performance that indicates to the player the degree of expectation of a jackpot is executed. The chance-up performance executed in the story reach of the first embodiment includes a first chance-up performance, a second chance-up performance (first specific performance), and a third chance-up performance (second specific performance). There is. Here, the chance-up effect executed in Story Reach is a preview effect executed in Story Reach, which increases the expectation level of jackpot in Story Reach compared to normal Story Reach, and increases the expectation level of jackpot in Story Reach. This is a preview performance to suggest that the performance mode of the development suggestion performance will be changed. The first chance-up effect is a chance-up effect that changes the font of the title characters displayed on the display unit 50a when Story Reach starts to suggest that the expectation level of jackpot in Story Reach has increased. functions as Furthermore, when the first chance up performance is executed once in the story reach, the performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance is changed by one level. In addition, in the second chance up effect, a character image holding a coin with an "L" engraved on it is displayed on the display section 50a during Story Reach, suggesting that the expectation level of jackpot in Story Reach has increased. It functions as a chance-up production. Furthermore, when the second chance up performance is executed once in the story reach, the performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance is changed by one level. Finally, in the third chance up effect, during the story reach, a movable object effect in which the lower movable body 56k moves upward (rises) is executed, and a coin image is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the story reach is performed. It functions as a chance-up effect that suggests that the expectation level of jackpot has increased. Furthermore, when the third chance up production is executed once in the story reach, the production mode of the battle development suggestion production is changed by one level.

Next, the processing of the chance up performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 of the first embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 37 and 38. In the preview performance selection process of the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the battle development suggestion performance and selects the battle development suggestion performance pattern, and then selects the special figure variation pattern indicated by the received special figure variation start command. , and the chance-up effect selection table (see FIG. 37), it is selected whether or not to execute the chance-up effect. Subsequently, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects to execute the chance-up production, the production control microcomputer 121 executes the process based on the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the received special symbol variation start command and the chance-up production pattern selection table shown in FIG. , select the chance-up performance pattern to execute. In the preview performance selection process of the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the chance-up performance pattern, so that the number of executions of the chance-up performance in Story Reach, the type of chance-up performance to be executed, and the chance-up performance pattern are determined by the performance control microcomputer 121. This will determine the execution timing of the performance. In addition, information on the execution of the chance-up performance selected in the preview performance selection process and information on the chance-up performance pattern (the number of times the chance-up performance is executed in Story Reach, the type of chance-up performance to be executed, and the chance-up performance) information such as execution timing) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, and is also included in the preview effect start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140, which has received the preview performance start command, displays images of the chance-up performance based on the chance-up performance pattern of the specified chance-up performance (first change suggestion coin image G125A, second change suggestion coin image G125B, third change suggestion coin image G125B, The change suggestion coin image G125C and the performance character CK) are displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 stores information on the chance-up performance stored in the performance RAM 124 and information on the chance-up performance pattern (the number of times the chance-up performance is executed in the story reach, the type of chance-up performance to be executed, Based on the information (information such as the execution timing of the chance-up performance), the performance means (speaker 52, underboard movable device 56, etc.) related to the chance-up performance are appropriately controlled. When executing the third chance-up effect, the performance control microcomputer 121 operates the under-board movable device 56 by driving the under-board movable device motor 56a at the same time as the execution timing of the third chance-up performance. , the lower panel movable body 56k is moved (raised) so as to overlap the display section 50a.

Next, the chance-up effect selection table shown in FIG. 37 will be explained. In the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P21", the chance-up performance is executed at a rate of 100. %, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P23", the rate at which the chance-up performance is executed is 100%, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P24", the rate at which the chance-up performance is executed is 100%, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P26", the rate at which the chance-up performance is executed is 100%, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P31", the rate at which the chance-up performance is executed is 100%, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P33", the rate at which the chance-up performance is executed is 100%, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P34", the rate at which the chance-up performance is executed is 100%, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P36", the rate at which the chance-up performance is executed is 100%, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is not executed is 0% (see FIG. 37).

From the explanation of the chance up effect selection table shown in FIG. 37, if the story reach is performed during the execution of the special figure variation effect, the chance up effect will always be executed during the story reach. Note that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the chance-up performance corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the chance-up effect pattern selection table shown in FIG. 38 will be explained. Here, the chance-up performance patterns of the first embodiment include a first chance-up performance pattern, a second chance-up performance pattern, a third chance-up performance pattern, a fourth chance-up performance pattern, and a fifth chance-up performance pattern. There are a performance pattern, a sixth chance up performance pattern, and a seventh chance up performance pattern.

In the preview performance selection process, if the first chance up performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, the first chance up performance will be executed once in the story reach (FIGS. 38 and 40). reference). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the second chance up performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, the second chance up performance will be executed once in the story reach (FIG. 38, (See Figure 41). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the third chance up performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, the third chance up performance will be executed once in the story reach (FIG. 38, (See Figure 42). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the fourth chance up performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, the first chance up performance and the second chance up performance are executed once each in the story reach. (See FIGS. 38 and 43). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the fifth chance up performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, the first chance up performance and the third chance up performance are each executed once in the story reach. (See FIGS. 38 and 44). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, if the sixth chance up performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, the second chance up performance and the third chance up performance are each executed once in the story reach. (See FIGS. 38 and 45). In addition, in the preview performance selection process, when the seventh chance up performance pattern is selected by the performance control microcomputer 121, the first chance up performance, the second chance up performance, and the third chance up performance are performed once each. (See FIGS. 38 and 46).

In the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P21", and selects the first development suggestion production pattern to increase the chance. When execution of the effect is selected (see FIG. 37), the first chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern 33.4% of the time, and the second chance-up effect pattern is selected. The rate at which the third chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.3% (see FIG. 38). In addition, by the performance control microcomputer 121, the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special pattern fluctuation start command is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P21", the first development suggestion performance pattern is selected, and the execution of the chance up performance is executed. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the 4th chance up performance pattern, the 5th chance up performance pattern, the 6th chance up performance pattern, or the 7th chance up performance pattern is selected as the chance up performance pattern. The chance-up effect pattern is also not selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P21" and the second development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up performance is selected (see FIG. 37), the percentage of the fourth chance-up performance pattern being selected as the chance-up performance pattern is 33.4%, and the percentage of the fifth chance-up performance pattern being selected is 33.4%. The rate at which the sixth chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.4%, and the rate at which the sixth chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P21", selects the second development suggestion production pattern, and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up performance pattern is also never selected (see FIG. 38).

Next, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23" and the second development suggestion production pattern. , when execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Figure 37), the percentage of 4th chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the 5th chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. is selected at a rate of 33.4%, and the rate at which the sixth chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the second development suggestion performance pattern when the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special pattern fluctuation start command is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P23", and executes the chance-up performance. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up effect pattern is also not selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P23" and the third development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see FIG. 37), the rate at which the seventh chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 100% (see FIG. 38).

Next, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P24" and the first development suggestion production pattern. , when execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Fig. 37), the first chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern 33.4% of the time, and the second chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. is selected at a rate of 33.3%, and the rate at which the third chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.3% (see FIG. 38). In addition, by the performance control microcomputer 121, the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the received special pattern fluctuation start command is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P21", the first development suggestion performance pattern is selected, and the execution of the chance up performance is executed. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the 4th chance up performance pattern, the 5th chance up performance pattern, the 6th chance up performance pattern, or the 7th chance up performance pattern is selected as the chance up performance pattern. The chance-up effect pattern is also not selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P24" and the second development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Fig. 37), the percentage of the fourth chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the fifth chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. The percentage of selection is 33.4%, and the percentage of selection of the sixth chance up effect pattern is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P24", the second development suggestion performance pattern is selected, and the execution of the chance up performance is selected. (see FIG. 37), the chance-up effect pattern is any one of the first chance-up effect pattern, the second chance-up effect pattern, the third chance-up effect pattern, or the seventh chance-up effect pattern. The chance-up performance pattern is also not selected (see FIG. 38).

Next, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26" and the second development suggestion production pattern. , when execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Figure 37), the percentage of 4th chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the 5th chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. is selected at a rate of 33.4%, and the rate at which the sixth chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", selects the second development suggestion production pattern, and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up performance pattern is also never selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P26" and the third development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance up effect is selected (see FIG. 37), the ratio of selecting the seventh chance up effect pattern as the chance up effect pattern is 100% (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31" and the first development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Figure 37), the first chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern 33.4% of the time, and the second chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. The selection rate is 33.3%, and the selection rate of the third chance up effect pattern is 33.3% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31", selects the first development suggestion production pattern, and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up effect pattern is also not selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31" and the second development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see FIG. 37), the percentage of the fourth chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the fifth chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. The selection rate is 33.4%, and the selection rate of the 6th chance up effect pattern is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31", selects the second development suggestion production pattern, and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up performance pattern is also never selected (see FIG. 38).

Next, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33" and the second development suggestion production pattern. , when execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Figure 37), the percentage of 4th chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the 5th chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. is selected at a rate of 33.4%, and the rate at which the sixth chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33", selects the second development suggestion production pattern, and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up performance pattern is also never selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33" and the third development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see FIG. 37), the rate at which the seventh chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 100% (see FIG. 38).

Next, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34" and the first development suggestion production pattern. , when execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see FIG. 37), the ratio of the first chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the second chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. is selected at a rate of 33.3%, and the rate at which the third chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.3% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the first development suggestion performance pattern when the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command is the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the 4th chance up performance pattern, the 5th chance up performance pattern, the 6th chance up performance pattern, or the 7th chance up performance pattern is selected as the chance up performance pattern. The chance-up effect pattern is never selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34" and the second development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Fig. 37), the percentage of the fourth chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the fifth chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. The percentage of selection is 33.4%, and the percentage of selection of the sixth chance up effect pattern is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", selects the second development suggestion production pattern, and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up effect pattern is also not selected (see FIG. 38).

Next, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36" and the second development suggestion production pattern. , when execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see Figure 37), the percentage of 4th chance-up effect pattern being selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 33.4%, and the 5th chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern. is selected at a rate of 33.4%, and the rate at which the sixth chance up effect pattern is selected is 33.2% (see FIG. 38). In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36", selects the second development suggestion production pattern, and executes the chance-up production. If selected (see FIG. 37), any one of the first chance up effect pattern, the second chance up effect pattern, the third chance up effect pattern, or the seventh chance up effect pattern is selected as the chance up effect pattern. The chance-up performance pattern is also never selected (see FIG. 38).

In addition, in the preview performance selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received special pattern variation start command as the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36" and the third development suggestion production pattern, When execution of the chance-up effect is selected (see FIG. 37), the rate at which the seventh chance-up effect pattern is selected as the chance-up effect pattern is 100% (see FIG. 38).

From the explanation of the chance-up production pattern selection table shown in FIG. ”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P24”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P31”, or special pattern 1 variation pattern “P34”, any special pattern variation pattern is the first development suggestion as a battle development suggestion production pattern. When a performance pattern is selected, even if the selection ratio of any chance-up performance among the first chance-up performance pattern, second chance-up performance pattern, or third chance-up performance pattern is rounded to the nearest whole number, All are approximately 33% (see Figure 38). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when one chance up performance is executed in Story Reach, one of the first chance up performance, the second chance up performance, or the third chance up performance is executed. It can be said that the jackpot expectation level suggested by both chance-up effects is completely the same. Here, "completely the same" means that even if the jackpot expectation level suggested by a plurality of performances is rounded off to the nearest whole number, the jackpot expectation level suggested by each performance is the same.

Furthermore, the special figure fluctuation patterns indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command received by the production control microcomputer 121 are special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", Or, for any special figure variation pattern among the special figure 1 variation patterns "P34", when the first development suggestion production pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion production pattern, the second chance up production pattern, or The probability that the third chance up performance pattern is selected is exactly the same as 33.3%. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when one chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach, the jackpot expectation level suggested by the second chance-up effect or the third chance-up effect is 33. It can be said that it is exactly the same as .3%.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the special pattern fluctuation pattern indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 is the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern "P21", the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern “P23”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P24”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P26”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P31”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P33”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P34”, or Of the special figure 1 variation patterns "P36", whichever special figure variation pattern is selected, when the second development suggestion production pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion production pattern, the fourth chance up production pattern, the fifth Even if the percentage of which chance up is selected among the chance up effect pattern or the sixth chance up effect pattern is rounded to the nearest whole number, it is all about 33% (see FIG. 38). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the first chance up performance and the second chance up performance are executed in the story reach, the first chance up performance and the third chance up performance are executed in the story reach. In either case, the expected level of jackpot is completely the same, or in the case where the second chance up effect and the third chance up effect are executed in Story Reach. I can say it.

<Lamp change suggestion production>
In the story reach of the first embodiment, after the chance-up effect is executed, a lamp change suggestion effect is executed which suggests that the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion effect is changed, that is, the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed. be done. The lamp change suggestion performance executed in the story reach of the first embodiment includes a first lamp change suggestion performance, a second lamp change suggestion performance, and a third lamp change suggestion performance. The first lamp change suggestion performance corresponds to the first chance up performance and is a performance that is always executed after the first chance up performance is executed. Further, the second lamp change suggestion performance corresponds to the second chance up performance and is a performance that is always executed after the second chance up performance is executed. Further, the third lamp change suggestion performance corresponds to the third chance up performance and is a performance that is always executed after the third chance up performance is executed.

Next, the process of change suggestion performance by the performance control microcomputer 121 of the first embodiment will be explained using FIG. 39. In the preview performance selection process of the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects a chance up performance pattern based on the chance up performance pattern selection table shown in FIG. 38, and then based on the change suggestion performance shown in FIG. to select whether or not to execute the change suggestion performance. Note that the information on the execution of the change-suggesting performance selected in the preview performance selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the performance RAM 124, and is also included in the preview performance start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the change suggestion effect start command displays images (first change suggestion coins) of the specified change suggestion effects (first lamp change suggestion effect, second lamp change suggestion effect, third lamp change suggestion effect). The image G125A, the second change suggestion coin image G125B, and the third change suggestion coin image G125C) are displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the change suggestion performance based on the information of the change suggestion performance (first lamp change suggestion performance, second lamp change suggestion performance, third lamp change suggestion performance) stored in the performance RAM 124. The presentation means (speaker 52, underboard movable device 56, etc.) are controlled as appropriate. When the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the third lamp change suggestion performance, the performance control microcomputer 121 drives the underboard movable device 56 by driving the underboard movable device motor 56a at the same time as the execution timing of the third lamp change suggestion performance. The lower panel movable body 56k is moved (raised) so as to overlap the display portion 50a.

Specifically, in the preview performance selection process of the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects a chance-up performance pattern based on the chance-up performance pattern selection table shown in FIG. Based on the first change suggestion effect selection table shown in ), it is selected whether or not to execute the first lamp change suggestion effect in the story reach.

For example, when the first chance up performance pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the first chance up performance pattern in the story reach based on the first change suggestion performance selection table shown in FIG. 39(A). The probability of executing the first lamp change suggestion performance is 100%, and the probability of not executing the first lamp change suggestion performance in story reach is 0%.

For example, when the second chance up effect pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the first change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(A). The probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 0%, and the probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 100%.

For example, when the third chance up effect pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the first change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(A). The probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 0%, and the probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 100%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the fourth chance up production pattern (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 adjusts the story reach based on the first change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(A). The probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the fifth chance up performance pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the first change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(A). The probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the sixth chance-up production pattern (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 adjusts the story reach based on the first change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(A). The probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 0%, and the probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 100%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the seventh chance up production pattern (see Fig. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the first change suggestion production selection table shown in Fig. 39(A). The probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the first lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

As explained by showing FIGS. 38 and 39(A), in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the first chance up effect is executed in the story reach, the first lamp change suggestion effect is always performed. will be executed. Note that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the first lamp change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(A) can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In the preview performance selection process of the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the chance-up performance pattern based on the chance-up performance pattern selection table shown in FIG. 38, and then selects the second chance-up performance pattern shown in FIG. Based on the change suggestion effect selection table, it is selected whether or not to execute the second lamp change suggestion effect in story reach.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the first chance-up production pattern (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the second change suggestion production pattern in the story reach based on the second change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(B). The probability of executing the 2-lamp change suggestion performance is 0%, and the probability of not executing the 2nd change suggestion performance in story reach is 100%.

For example, when the second chance up effect pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the second change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(B). The probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the third chance up effect pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the second change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(B). The probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 0%, and the probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 100%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the fourth chance up production pattern (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 adjusts the story reach based on the second change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(B). The probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the fifth chance up performance pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the second change suggestion performance selection table shown in FIG. 39(B). The probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 0%, and the probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 100%.

For example, when the sixth chance up performance pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the second change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(B). The probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the seventh chance up production pattern (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the second change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(B). The probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the second lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

As explained by showing FIGS. 38 and 39(B), in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the second chance up effect is executed in the story reach, the second lamp change suggestion effect is always used. will be executed. Note that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the second lamp change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(B) can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

In the preview performance selection process of the first embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects a chance-up performance pattern based on the chance-up performance pattern selection table shown in FIG. Based on the change suggestion effect selection table, it is selected whether or not to execute the third lamp change suggestion effect in story reach.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the first chance-up production pattern (see FIG. 38), the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the first chance up production pattern in the story reach based on the third change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(C). The probability of executing the 3rd lamp change suggestion performance is 0%, and the probability of not executing the 3rd lamp change suggestion performance in story reach is 100%.

For example, when the second chance up effect pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the third change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(C). The probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 0%, and the probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 100%.

For example, when the third chance up effect pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the third change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(C). The probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the fourth chance up production pattern (see Fig. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the third change suggestion production selection table shown in Fig. 39(C). The probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 0%, and the probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 100%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the fifth chance up production pattern (see Fig. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the third change suggestion production selection table shown in Fig. 39(C). The probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the sixth chance up performance pattern is selected (see FIG. 38), the performance control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the third change suggestion performance selection table shown in FIG. 39(C). The probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

For example, when the production control microcomputer 121 selects the seventh chance up production pattern (see FIG. 38), the production control microcomputer 121 selects the story reach based on the third change suggestion production selection table shown in FIG. 39(C). The probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will be executed is 100%, and the probability that the third lamp change suggestion effect will not be executed in the story reach is 0%.

As explained by showing FIG. 38 and FIG. 39(C), in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the third chance up effect is executed in the story reach, the third lamp change suggestion effect is always used. will be executed. Note that the distribution rate (selection rate) of the third lamp change suggestion effect selection table shown in FIG. 39(C) can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, the execution timing of the chance-up effect in the story reach, the execution timing of the lamp change suggestion effect, and the change in the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 will be explained using FIGS. 40 to 46.

First, select any special pattern 1 variation pattern among the special pattern 1 variation pattern “P21”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P24”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P31”, or special pattern 1 variation pattern “P34”. A case where the first chance up effect and the first lamp change suggestion effect are executed in the story reach based on the story will be described using FIG. 40. Note that FIG. 40 shows a case where the first development suggestion performance pattern and the first chance up performance pattern are selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 (see FIGS. 36 and 38).

Special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or special figure 1 variation pattern "P34". Execution of figure variation production begins, and then develops into story reach.

At the same time as the story reach is started in the special figure variation effect, execution of the battle development suggestion effect in which the LOGO lamp 201 lights up is started. The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white. That is, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

After that, the first chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the first chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the first lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the first lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emitting color. That is, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation is changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

During the execution of the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201, which had been lit with blue luminescent color, is turned off, and the execution of the battle development suggestion performance of the second performance mode is completed. Even if the LOGO lamp 201 is turned off, the story reach continues with the special figure variation effect, and then the execution of the special figure variation effect ends.

Next, select any special figure 1 variation pattern among the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P34". A case where the second chance up effect and the second lamp change suggestion effect are executed in the story reach based on will be described using FIG. 41. Note that FIG. 41 shows a case where the first development suggestion performance pattern and the second chance up performance pattern are selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 (see FIGS. 36 and 38).

Special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or special figure 1 variation pattern "P34". The execution of the figure variation effect is started, and then it develops into the story reach.

At the same time as the story reach is started in the special figure variation effect, execution of the battle development suggestion effect in which the LOGO lamp 201 lights up is started. The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white. That is, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

After that, a second chance up effect is executed at Story Reach. After the execution of the second chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the second lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the second lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

During the execution of the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201, which had been lit with a blue luminescent color, is turned off, and the execution of the battle development suggestion performance of the second performance mode is completed. Even if the LOGO lamp 201 is turned off, the story reach continues with the special figure variation effect, and then the execution of the special figure variation effect ends.

Next, select any special figure 1 variation pattern among the special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P34". A case where the third chance up effect and the third lamp change suggestion effect are executed in the story reach based on will be described using FIG. 42. Note that FIG. 41 shows a case where the first development suggestion performance pattern and the third chance up performance pattern are selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 (see FIGS. 36 and 38).

Special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", or special figure 1 variation pattern "P34". Execution of figure variation production begins, and then develops into story reach.

At the same time as the story reach is started in the special figure variation effect, execution of the battle development suggestion effect in which the LOGO lamp 201 lights up is started. The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white. That is, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

After that, the third chance up effect will be performed at Story Reach. After the execution of the third chance up effect in the story reach is completed, the third lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the third lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

During the execution of the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201, which had been lit with a blue luminescent color, is turned off, and the execution of the battle development suggestion performance of the second performance mode is completed. Even if the LOGO lamp 201 is turned off, the story reach continues with the special figure variation effect, and then the execution of the special figure variation effect ends.

Next, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", special figure 1 variation pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", special figure 1 variation pattern "P34", special figure 1 variation pattern "P35" ", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36", the first chance up effect, the second chance up effect, the first lamp change suggestion effect, and the second lamp in the story reach based on any special figure 1 variation pattern A case where the change suggestion effect is executed will be explained using FIG. 43. Note that FIG. 43 shows a case where the second development suggestion performance pattern and the fourth chance up performance pattern are selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 (see FIGS. 36 and 38).

Special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", Special figure 1 variation pattern “P26”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P31”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P32”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P33”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P34”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P35”, or Execution of a special figure variation effect based on any one of the special figure 1 variation patterns "P36" is started, and thereafter it develops into a story reach.

At the same time as the story reach is started in the special figure variation effect, execution of the battle development suggestion effect in which the LOGO lamp 201 lights up is started. The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white. In other words, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

After that, first, the first chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the first chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the first lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the first lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue, and a second chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the second chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the second lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the second lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the blue light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to green light emitting color. That is, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the second presentation mode to the third presentation mode.

During the execution of the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201, which had been lit with a green luminescent color, is turned off, and the execution of the battle development suggestion performance of the third performance mode is completed. Even if the LOGO lamp 201 goes out, the story reach continues with the special map variation effect, or it develops into a battle reach. After that, the execution of the special figure variation effect ends.

Next, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", special figure 1 variation pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", special figure 1 variation pattern "P34", special figure 1 variation pattern "P35" ", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36", the 1st chance up effect, the 3rd chance up effect, the 1st lamp change suggestion effect, and the 3rd lamp in the story reach based on any special figure 1 variation pattern A case where the change suggestion effect is executed will be described using FIG. 44. Note that FIG. 44 shows a case where the second development suggestion performance pattern and the fifth chance up performance pattern are selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 (see FIGS. 36 and 38).

Special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", Special figure 1 variation pattern “P26”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P31”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P32”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P33”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P34”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P35”, or Execution of a special figure variation effect based on any one of the special figure 1 variation patterns "P36" is started, and thereafter it develops into a story reach.

At the same time as the story reach is started in the special figure variation effect, execution of the battle development suggestion effect in which the LOGO lamp 201 lights up is started. The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white. In other words, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

After that, first, the first chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the first chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the first lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the first lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue, and a third chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the third chance up effect in the story reach is completed, the third lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the third lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the blue light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to green light emitting color. That is, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the second presentation mode to the third presentation mode.

During the execution of the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201, which had been lit with a green luminescent color, is turned off, and the execution of the battle development suggestion performance of the third performance mode is completed. Even if the LOGO lamp 201 goes out, the story reach continues with the special map variation effect, or it develops into a battle reach. After that, the execution of the special figure variation effect ends.

Next, special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", special figure 1 variation pattern 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", special figure 1 variation pattern "P34", special figure 1 variation pattern "P35" ", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36", the second chance up effect, the third chance up effect, the second lamp change suggestion effect, and the third lamp in the story reach based on any special figure 1 variation pattern A case where the change suggestion effect is executed will be explained using FIG. 45. Note that FIG. 45 shows a case where the second development suggestion performance pattern and the sixth chance up performance pattern are selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 (see FIGS. 36 and 38).

Special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", Special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", Special figure 1 variation pattern “P26”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P31”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P32”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P33”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P34”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P35”, or Execution of a special figure variation effect based on any one of the special figure 1 variation patterns "P36" is started, and thereafter it develops into a story reach.

At the same time as the story reach is started in the special figure variation effect, execution of the battle development suggestion effect in which the LOGO lamp 201 lights up is started. The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white. In other words, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

After that, first, a second chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the second chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the second lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the second lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue, and a third chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the third chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the third lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the third lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the blue light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to green light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the second presentation mode to the third presentation mode.

During the execution of the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201, which had been lit with a green luminescent color, is turned off, and the execution of the battle development suggestion performance of the third performance mode is completed. Even if the LOGO lamp 201 goes out, the story reach continues with the special map variation effect, or it develops into a battle reach. After that, the execution of the special figure variation effect ends.

Next, select any special figure 1 variation pattern among the special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36". When the first chance up performance, the second chance up performance, the third chance up performance, the first lamp change suggestion performance, the second lamp change suggestion performance, and the third lamp change suggestion performance are executed in the story reach based on will be explained using FIG. 46. Note that FIG. 46 shows a case where the third development suggestion performance pattern and the seventh chance up performance pattern are selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 (see FIGS. 36 and 38).

Special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern "P33", or special figure 1 variation pattern "P36". Execution of figure variation production begins, and then develops into story reach.

At the same time as the story reach is started in the special figure variation effect, execution of the battle development suggestion effect in which the LOGO lamp 201 lights up is started. The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white. In other words, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

After that, first, the first chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the first chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the first lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the first lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue, and a second chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the second chance-up effect in the story reach is completed, the second lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the second lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the blue light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to green light emitting color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the second presentation mode to the third presentation mode.

The emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from blue to green, and a third chance up effect is executed in the story reach. After the execution of the third chance up effect in the story reach is completed, the third lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently executed. When the execution of the third lamp change suggestion effect in Story Reach ends, the green light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to red light emitting color. That is, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the third presentation mode to the fourth presentation mode.

During the execution of the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201, which had been lit with a red luminescent color, is turned off, and the execution of the battle development suggestion performance of the fourth performance mode is completed. Even if the LOGO lamp 201 goes out, the story reach continues with the special map variation effect, or it develops into a battle reach. After that, the execution of the special figure variation effect ends.

From the explanation using FIGS. 40 to 46, when a chance-up effect is executed in story reach, a lamp change suggestion effect corresponding to the executed chance-up effect is executed, and then a battle development suggestion effect is executed. The flow of the effect is such that the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 that is lit is changed. As a result, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with the flow of the effect in which the chance-up effect is executed in the story reach and the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed. Become. Therefore, while we are all anxious to see whether or not the story reach will progress through the development effects to the battle reach, we are asking players whether or not the chance-up effect will be executed in the story reach, and the number of times the chance-up effect will be executed. It is also possible to draw attention to and enjoy the color of the light emitted from the LOGO lamp 201. Furthermore, since the timing at which the story reach is executed differs depending on the type of chance-up effect, it is possible to enjoy the story reach depending on the timing at which the chance-up effect is executed. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, the expected level of jackpot for the first chance-up performance, the expected level of jackpot for the second chance-up performance, and the expected level of jackpot for the third chance-up performance are the same. Therefore, regardless of which chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach, among the first chance-up effect, second chance-up effect, or third chance-up effect, the expectations for the executed chance-up effect are the same. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the story reach regardless of which chance-up effect is executed.

Next, a specific example of story reach will be explained. As shown in FIG. 47, in the story reach, first, images and the like showing the main character and heroine appearing in the story are displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 47(A)). In the performance shown in FIG. 47(A), a first title character image TM1 indicating "〇〇 Story" is displayed on the display section 50a. The effect shown in FIG. 47(A) functions as a effect that suggests the start of the story reach. Then, images that follow the story are displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 47(B)). The story reach of this form is a story in which the main character searches for a heroine.

If it is a story reach executed based on the story jackpot variation 1 (special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", see Figure 27), it suggests that the jackpot has been won after the performance in Figure 47 (B) As a success performance (winning performance), a success image showing that the heroine is happy (including an image of the heroine being happy and a success background image G80) is displayed on the display section 50a, and performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed with a "double" indicating a jackpot win (see FIG. 47(C)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed as "Zero" (Fig. 47 (See (D)). Note that the success image shown in FIG. 47(C) is an image that signifies a story in which the main character and heroine meet.

On the other hand, if it is a story reach executed based on the story loss variation 1 (special figure 1 variation pattern "P31", see Figure 27), after the performance in Figure 47 (B), a failure indicating a loss. As a performance (loss performance), a failure image showing that the heroine is sad (including an image of the heroine being sad and a background image for failure G81) is displayed on the display section 50a, and performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are displayed. is temporarily stopped and displayed as a "reach loss" indicating a loss (see FIG. 47(E)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed as "reach miss" (Fig. 47 (See (F)). Note that the failure image shown in FIG. 47(E) is an image indicating a story in which the main character was unable to meet the heroine.

In addition, a temporary stop display means that the speed of fluctuation of the production design is "0", but the production design changes such as shaking or repeating expansion and reduction at the position where it is displayed, and it does not completely stop. Say no state. On the other hand, when we say fixed stop display (determined stop display) or final stop display (final stop display), we mean a state in which the production symbols are completely stopped. When simply referred to as a "stop display", it may refer to a temporary stop display, or it may refer to a confirmed stop display.

Also, whether it is a story reach executed based on the Battle Jackpot Variation 1 (Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern "P23", see Figure 27) or the Battle Loss Variation 1 (Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern "P33", see Figure 27). For example, after the performance shown in FIG. 47(B), the game progresses to a battle reach, which is an SPSP reach, through a development performance (see FIG. 51(A)).

Next, using FIG. 48, we will use FIG. 48 to explain the case where the first chance up effect, the first ramp change suggestion effect, and the battle development suggestion effect are changed from the first effect to the second effect in Story Reach. I will explain. In addition, the effects shown in FIG. 48 include special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern An example of special pattern variation performance based on any special pattern 1 variation pattern among "P31", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", or special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36" It is.

As shown in FIG. 48, in the story reach, first, images and the like showing the main character and heroine appearing in the story are displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 48(A)). Further, in the effect shown in FIG. 48(A), a normal title character image ST1 indicating "〇〇 Story" is displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the font of “〇〇Story” indicated by the normal title character image ST1 is MSP Gothic. Furthermore, when the story reach is started, as shown in FIG. 48(A), the LOGO lamp 201 emits white light.

The first chance up effect will be performed at Story Reach. When the first chance up effect is executed, a special title character image ST2 indicating "XX Story" is displayed from the normal title character image ST1 indicating "XX Story" displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the font of “〇〇Story” indicated by the special title character image ST2 is HGS line script. In the story reach of the first embodiment, by changing the font indicated by the title character image, the player can understand that the first chance up effect has been executed, and the player can also know that the normal title character image ST1 It becomes possible for the player to understand that the expectation level of a jackpot is higher than that displayed. Further, when the first chance up effect is executed, three first change suggestion coin images G125A are displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, as shown in FIG. 48(B), the "L" engraved in the center of the first change suggestion coin image G125A is a motif of the "L" of the board lamp 54.

Further, even if the first chance up effect is executed in the story reach, the LOGO lamp 201 continues to emit white light as shown in FIG. 48(B). That is, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation remains the first presentation mode.

When the execution of the first chance-up effect is completed in Story Reach, the first lamp change suggestion effect is then executed as shown in Fig. 48(C) (Fig. 40, Fig. 43, Fig. 44, (See Figure 46). When the first lamp change suggestion effect is executed, the three first change suggestion coin images G125A displayed on the display section 50a are moved above the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 48(C). To go. As shown in FIG. 48(C), as the three first change suggestion coin images G125A are moved upward to the display section 50a, the three first change suggestion coin images G125A are directed toward the LOGO lamp 201. It is possible to make it appear to the player as if the object is being moved. Further, as shown in FIG. 48(C), the LOGO lamp 201 continues to emit white light.

When the execution of the first lamp change suggestion effect is completed in the story reach, an image along the story is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 48(B)). Furthermore, when the execution of the first lamp change suggestion effect is completed, the white light emission color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed to blue light emission color, as shown in FIG. 48(D). In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode.

As shown in FIG. 48, the first chance up effect has been executed and the first change suggestion coin image G125A displayed on the display unit 50a is moving toward LOGO 201 in the first lamp change suggestion effect? It is possible to provide the player with a series of effects in which the LOGO 201 is moved upward on the display section 50a and the emitted light color of the LOGO 201 is changed from white to blue. As a result, based on the first chance-up performance performed in the story reach, the performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance is changed by the lamp change suggestion performance corresponding to the first chance-up performance, and after the development performance, the battle reach It is now possible to entertain players while making them excited about the possibility of developing into a new game.

Next, in Story Reach, the second chance up effect, the second lamp change suggestion effect, and the effect when the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue will be explained using FIG. 49. The effects shown in Fig. 49 include special figure 1 variation pattern "P21," special figure 1 variation pattern "P23," special figure 1 variation pattern "P24," special figure 1 variation pattern "P26," and special figure 1 variation pattern. An example of a special pattern variation performance based on any of the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", or special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36" It is.

In story reach, images that follow the story are displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 49(A)). When an image that follows the story is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 49(A)), the LOGO lamp 201 emits white light as shown in FIG. 49(A). In other words, the battle development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is being executed.

Thereafter, a second chance up effect is executed in the story reach (see FIGS. 41, 43, and 46). When the second chance-up effect is executed, the effect character CK is displayed on the display section 50a, holding the second change suggestion coin image G125B inscribed with "L" in its right hand. By displaying the performance character CK holding a coin inscribed with "L" in his right hand on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that the player has high expectations for a jackpot.

When the execution of the second chance up effect is completed in Story Reach, the second lamp change suggestion effect will be executed as shown in FIG. 49(C) (see FIGS. 41, 43, and 46). ). When the second lamp change suggestion effect is executed, the one second change suggestion coin image G125B displayed at the center of the display section 50a is moved toward the upper part of the display section 50a. By moving the second change-suggesting coin image G125B toward the upper part of the display section 50a, it appears to the player that one second change-suggesting coin image G125B is being moved toward the LOGO lamp 201. It is now possible. Note that, as shown in FIG. 49(C), the "L" engraved in the center of the second change suggestion coin image G125B is the same motif as the "L" on the board lamp 54. Further, the second change-suggesting coin image G125B is larger than the first change-suggesting coin image G125A.

When the execution of the second lamp change suggestion effect is completed in the story reach, an image according to the story is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 49(D)). The white emission color of the lamp 201 is changed to blue emission color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode. The blue color of the LOGO lamp 201 indicates to the player that the expectation of a jackpot is higher than when the color is white, and that the possibility of developing into a battle reach is higher than when the color is white. This makes it possible to understand the situation.

As shown in FIG. 49, the second chance up effect has been executed and the second change suggestion coin image G125B displayed on the display unit 50a is moving toward LOGO 201 in the second lamp change suggestion effect? It is possible to provide the player with a series of effects in which the LOGO 201 is moved upward on the display section 50a and the emitted light color of the LOGO 201 is changed from white to blue. As a result, based on the second chance up performance performed in the story reach, the performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance is changed by the lamp change suggestion performance corresponding to the second chance up performance, and after the development performance, the battle reach It is now possible to entertain players while making them excited about the possibility of developing into a new game.

Next, in Story Reach, the third chance up effect, the third lamp change suggestion effect, and the effect when the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue will be explained using FIG. In addition, the effects shown in FIG. 50 include special figure 1 variation pattern "P21", special figure 1 variation pattern "P23", special figure 1 variation pattern "P24", special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", special figure 1 variation pattern An example of a special pattern variation performance based on any of the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P31", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P33", special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", or special pattern 1 variation pattern "P36" It is.

In story reach, images that follow the story are displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 50(A)). When images that follow the story are displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 50(A)), the LOGO lamp 201 emits white light as shown in FIG. 50(A).

Thereafter, a third chance up effect is executed in Story Reach (see FIGS. 41, 43, and 46). When the third chance up effect is executed, as shown in FIG. Image G125C is displayed on display section 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 50(B), the two third change suggestion coin images G125C move toward the underboard movable body 56k on the display section 50a. A movable body effect in which the lower board movable body 56k moves upward (rises) is executed, and two third change suggestion coin images G125C are displayed on the display section 50a, so that a third chance up effect is executed. It is possible to make the player understand that the result of the jackpot determination is highly likely to be a jackpot. Note that, as shown in FIG. 50(B), the "L" engraved in the center of the third change suggestion coin image G125C is the same motif as the "L" on the board lamp 54. Moreover, one third change suggestion coin image G125C is larger than one first change suggestion coin image G125A, but smaller than one second change suggestion coin image G125B.

When the execution of the third chance up effect in Story Reach is completed, the lower movable body 56k moves upward (rises). The lower movable body 56k moves downward to the initial position. (descend). Furthermore, even after the execution of the third chance-up performance in Story Reach ends, the two third change suggestion coin images G125C remain displayed on the display section 50a.

After the execution of the third chance up effect in the story reach is completed, the execution of the third lamp change suggestion effect is subsequently started. When the execution of the third lamp change suggestion effect is started, as shown in FIG. 50(C), the lower panel movable body 56k is displayed on the display unit 50a along with the execution of the movable body effect in which it moves upward (rises). The two third change suggestion coin images G125C are moved above the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 50(C), the two third change suggestion coin images G125C are moved toward the LOGO lamp 201 by moving the two third change suggestion coin images G125C toward the top of the display section 50a. It is possible to make it appear to the player as if it were being moved.

When the execution of the third lamp change suggestion effect is completed in the story reach, an image according to the story is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 50(D)). The white emission color of the lamp 201 is changed to blue emission color. In other words, the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation has been changed from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode. The blue color of the LOGO lamp 201 indicates to the player that the expectation of a jackpot is higher than when the color is white, and that the possibility of developing into a battle reach is higher than when the color is white. This makes it possible to understand the situation.

As shown in FIG. 50, the third chance up effect is executed, the lower board movable body 56k is moved upward (raised), and the third change suggestion coin image G125C displayed on the display section 50a is changed to the third change suggestion coin image G125C. 3 In the lamp change suggestion effect, the game moves the user upwards on the display section 50a as if moving toward LOGO 201, and the emitted light color of LOGO 201 changes from white to blue. It becomes possible to provide the information to the following persons. As a result, based on the 3rd chance up performance performed in the story reach, the performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance is changed by the lamp change suggestion performance corresponding to the 3rd chance up performance, and after the development performance, the battle reach It is now possible to entertain players while making them excited about the possibility of developing into a new game.

<Battle Reach>
Next, a specific example of battle reach will be described using FIG. 51. As shown in FIG. 51, in the battle reach, first, an image or the like indicating that the main character and the enemy character will fight from now on is displayed on the display unit 50a (see FIG. 51(A)). Then, an image showing the main character and the enemy character fighting and defending is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and before the winning/losing branch, an image showing the main character attacking the enemy character is displayed. is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 51(B)).

If it is a battle reach executed based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P23" (battle jackpot fluctuation 1, see Figure 27), it suggests that the jackpot has been won after the production of Figure 51 (B) As a success effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image in which the main character is happy and a success background image G80) showing that the main character has won against the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a, and a effect pattern is displayed on the display unit 50a. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as a "Zero" indicating a jackpot win (see FIG. 51(C)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed as "Zero" (Fig. 51 (See (D)).

On the other hand, if it is a battle reach executed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern "P33" (battle loss variation 1, see Figure 27), after the performance in Figure 51 (B), a failure indicating a loss. As a presentation (loss presentation), a defeat image (including an image in which the main character is sad and a background image for failure G81) showing that the main character was defeated by eating the enemy character's counter is displayed on the display unit 50a. , the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as a "reach loss eye" indicating a loss (see FIG. 51(E)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed as "reach miss" (Fig. 51 (See (F)).

Among conventional pachinko game machines, there are machines that can be developed from normal reach performed during execution of special symbol variation effects to long reach with high expectations for jackpots, for example.

However, in recent years, there are many pachinko machines that develop into a reach with a higher expectation of a jackpot during the reach during the execution of special figure fluctuation effects, so the reach simply develops into a reach with a higher expectation of a jackpot during the reach. Then, it's not interesting.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when it is possible to develop into a battle reach with a high expectation of jackpot at the end of the story reach, the battle development suggestion performance is determined by the number of times the chance-up performance is executed. The presentation mode has been changed to one that has a higher possibility of developing into Battle Reach. This makes it possible to make the story reach more exciting while drawing attention to how much the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 changes in the story reach. Therefore, in any case, whether it is simply a story reach that develops into a battle reach that has a high expectation of a big win, or a story reach that does not develop into a battle reach, the chance increase performed in the story reach Depending on the production, it is possible to make the story reach interesting while waiting anxiously to see if it will develop into a battle reach.

<Joint Reach>
Next, a specific example of cooperative reach will be explained. In collaborative reach, an image indicating that the protagonist character and the enemy character are about to fight is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and then, as shown in FIG. An image showing that the soldiers have appeared as reinforcements is displayed on the display section 50a. In addition, when an image indicating that an ally character of the main character's companions has appeared as a reinforcement in cooperative reach is displayed on the display unit 50a, a normal title dedicated to cooperative reach indicating “cooperative fight with friends” is displayed on the display unit 50a. Character image KT1 may be displayed. In addition, "cooperative fight with friends" indicated by the normal title character image KT1 dedicated to cooperative reach is written in black text. After that, an image in which the main character and allied characters cooperate in a battle against an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 50a (not shown), and further shows that the main character and allied characters together attack the enemy character. The image is displayed on the display section 50a (see FIG. 52(B)).

If it is a cooperative reach executed based on the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern "P22" (cooperative jackpot fluctuation 1, see Figure 27), it suggests that the jackpot has been won after the production of Figure 52 (B) As a success effect (winning effect), a victory image (including an image in which the main character is happy and a success background image G80) showing that the main character has won against the enemy character is displayed on the display section 50a, and a effect pattern is displayed on the display unit 50a. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as a "double" indicating a jackpot win (see FIG. 52(C)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed as "Zero" (Fig. 52 (See (D)).

On the other hand, if it is a joint reach executed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32" (cooperative loss variation 1, see Figure 27), after the production of Figure 52 (B), a failure indicating a loss. As a presentation (loss presentation), a defeat image (including an image in which the main character is sad and a background image for failure G81) showing that the main character was defeated by eating the enemy character's counter is displayed on the display unit 50a. , the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as "reach losing eyes" indicating a loss (see FIG. 52(E)). Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed as "reach miss" (Fig. 52 (See (F)).

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, among the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P35", Regardless of which special figure 1 variation pattern the cooperative reach is executed based on, when an image indicating that an ally character of the main character's companions has appeared as a reinforcement in the cooperative reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. , a special title character image KT2 exclusively for cooperative reach indicating "cooperative fight with friends" may be displayed on the display section 50a. Note that when the special title character image KT2 exclusively for cooperative reach is displayed on the display section 50a, the expectation level of jackpot is set higher than when the normal title character image KT1 exclusively for cooperative reach is displayed.

In the variation production pattern selection process, the performance control microcomputer 121 of the first embodiment determines that the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the received special symbol variation start command is the special symbol 1 variation pattern "P22" and the special symbol 1 variation pattern "P25". ”, special pattern 1 variation pattern “P32”, or special pattern 1 variation pattern “P35”, if the special pattern 1 variation pattern is any one of the following, “Cooperation with friends” will appear on the display section 50a in Story Reach. ” is displayed, or a variable performance pattern in which a special title character image KT2 exclusively for cooperative reach is displayed on the display section 50a in story reach is selected. Subsequently, information on the variable effect pattern selected in the variable effect pattern selection process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, and is included in a variable effect start command and transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the variable production start command displays the image of the specified special figure variation production (normal title character image KT1 dedicated to cooperative reach, special title character image KT2 dedicated to cooperative reach) on the display unit 50a. . Furthermore, based on the information on the preview performance stored in the performance RAM 124, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the performance means (speaker 52, frame lamp 53, LOGO lamp 201, panel lamp 54, movable device, input device, etc.) related to the preview performance. equipment, etc.) as appropriate.

Next, with reference to FIG. 53, a cooperative reach will be described in which a special title character image KT2 dedicated to the cooperative reach indicating "cooperative fight with friends" is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the production shown in FIG. 53 is any one of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P22", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P32", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P35". This is an example of a joint reach executed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern.

When execution of the joint reach is started at the start of the special figure variation, as shown in FIG. 53, an image showing that an ally character of the main character's companions has appeared as a reinforcement is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, when an image indicating that an ally character who is a friend of the main character has appeared as a reinforcement in cooperative reach is displayed on the display section 50a, a special title dedicated to cooperative reach indicating "cooperative fight with friends" is displayed on the display section 50a. Character image KT2 may be displayed. In addition, the special title character image KT2 exclusively for cooperative reach indicates "cooperative fight with friends" in golden letters. By displaying the special title character image KT2 exclusively for cooperative reach on the display section 50a, the player can determine a jackpot more easily than when the normal title character image KT1 exclusively for cooperative reach is displayed on the display section 50a during cooperative reach. It is possible to make the player expect that the result will be a jackpot.

<Resurrection performance>
Next, a specific example of the revival effect will be explained. In addition, the production shown in FIG. 54 is any one of the special figure 1 variation pattern "P25", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", the special figure 1 variation pattern "P35", or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36". This is an example of a special figure variation performance executed based on the special figure 1 variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 54(A), a defeat image (an image in which the main character is sad) showing that the main character has been defeated by the enemy character's counter is used as a failure effect (loss effect) that suggests that the main character has lost the game. and failure background image G81) are displayed on the display section 50a, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed as a "reach loss eye" indicating a loss. As shown in FIG. 54(A), small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are being displayed in a variable manner. Note that, as shown in FIG. 54(A), the board lamp 54 provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 emits white light.

Thereafter, a resurrection suggestion performance is performed to incite whether or not the resurrection performance will be performed in the special figure variation performance. In the revival suggestion performance, as shown in FIG. 54(B), a mist image KQ is displayed on the display unit 50a so as to overlap in front of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the character image indicating "defeat". be done. In other words, the resurrection suggestion effect hides the temporarily stopped display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the character image mist indicating "defeat", and indicates whether or not the resurrection effect will be executed in the special pattern variation effect. It is an exciting performance. Note that, as shown in FIG. 54(B), the board lamp 54 provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 emits white light.

For example, in the case of a special figure variation effect based on the special figure 1 variation pattern "P25" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P26", when the execution of the revival suggestion effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 54(C) A revival performance is performed. A resurrection effect is executed in the special figure variation effect, and the display section 50a shows a left effect pattern EZ1 showing "2" and a resurrection display mode showing a resurrection coin pattern TZ which is a rainbow-colored coin image engraved with "L". A middle effect pattern EZ2 and a right effect pattern EZ3 indicating "2" are temporarily stopped and displayed. Furthermore, the "L" engraved in the center of the resurrection coin design TZ is based on the "L" of the board lamp 54. This makes it possible for players to understand that the "L" engraved in the center of the resurrection coin pattern TZ is the initial letter of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of this pachinko gaming machine PY1. There is. By temporarily stopping and displaying the production pattern EZ2 in the resurrection display mode showing one (specific number) resurrection coin pattern TZ on the display section 50a, it is possible for the player to understand that he has won a jackpot. . Note that the middle effect pattern EZ2 of the resurrection display mode showing the resurrection coin pattern TZ, which is a rainbow-colored coin image with an "L" engraved thereon, corresponds to the "specific image" and the "second specific image."

In addition, a revival effect is executed in the special figure variation effect, and as shown in FIG. 54(C), the left effect pattern EZ1 showing "2" is displayed on the display section 50a, and the middle effect pattern EZ2, "2" in the resurrection display mode is displayed. When the right effect symbol EZ3 indicating , is temporarily stopped and displayed, the board lamp 54 provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 emits light in rainbow colors. The display pattern EZ2 in the resurrection display mode is temporarily stopped and displayed on the display section 50a, and the board lamp 54 also emits light in a rainbow color, so that the player can see a rainbow color coin image with an "L" engraved on it. It is also possible to draw attention to the middle effect pattern EZ2 and the board lamp 54 in the resurrection display mode showing a certain resurrection coin pattern TZ, thereby making it possible to understand that a jackpot has been achieved. Note that the light emitting mode in which the board lamp 54 emits light in rainbow colors corresponds to the "second light emitting mode of the light emitting section."

Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed as "Zero" (Fig. 54 (See (D)).

On the other hand, for example, if the special figure variation effect is based on the special figure 1 variation pattern "P35" or the special figure 1 variation pattern "P36", the revival effect is executed after the execution of the revival suggestion effect is finished. It will not be done. Thereafter, the process will proceed to the example of effect shown in FIG. 51(E) or the example of effect shown in FIG. 52(E).

Then, the background image of the display section 50a returns to the daytime normal background image G102, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed as "reach miss" (Fig. 51 (F), see FIG. 52(F)).

In conventional pachinko gaming machines, for example, during execution of a special figure variation effect, a character image or the like is displayed on the display section of the image display device to give a preview effect that suggests the possibility that the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. There is something to do.

However, in recent years, there are many pachinko gaming machines in which a preview performance is executed and a performance image (for example, a character image) is displayed on the display section of the image display device while the special figure variation performance is being executed. It is not interesting if the effect image is simply displayed on the display section of the image display device and the result of the jackpot determination is suggested to be a jackpot.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when the coin acquisition effect is executed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect, three earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image G124A) are displayed on the display section 50a. , blue coin image G124B, and green coin image G124C) are displayed to suggest to the player the possibility that the result of the jackpot determination will be a jackpot (FIG. 32(C), FIG. 33(C)) , see FIG. 34(C)). In addition, when the revival effect is executed during the execution of the special symbol fluctuation effect, the effect pattern EZ2 in the resurrection display mode showing the resurrection coin pattern TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed on the display section 50a, and the jackpot determination result is displayed. It is suggested that this is a jackpot (see FIG. 54(C)). In addition, the acquired coin image G124 and the revived coin pattern TZ have a common feature in that they are coin images and have an "L" engraved in the center of the coin image with the same motif as the board lamp 54. The scenes displayed are different, and the content suggested by each coin image is also different. This determines whether three acquired coin images G124 (white acquired coin image G124A, blue coin image G124B, and green coin image G124C) are displayed on the display unit 50a during the execution of the special figure fluctuation effect, or whether it is revived. It becomes possible for the player to enjoy seeing whether the production symbol EZ2 in the revival display mode showing the coin symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed, and what kind of content is suggested. Therefore, the type of coin image displayed on the display section 50a and the coin displayed on the display section 50a are more accurate than when an effect image (for example, a character image) suggesting the possibility of a jackpot is simply displayed on the display section of the image display device. Depending on the number of images, it is possible to provide interest to the player.

8. Effects of this Embodiment (First Embodiment) As explained in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, the story reach has evolved into the battle reach, which has higher jackpot expectations than the story reach. Sometimes. Furthermore, a chance-up effect is executed in the story reach, and the color of the light emitted by the LOGO lamp 201 in the battle development suggestion effect is changed to a color that suggests that there is a high possibility that the story will develop into a battle reach. This makes it possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the chance-up effect will be executed in the story reach and the color of the light emitted from the LOGO lamp 201 will be changed in the battle development suggestion effect. Therefore, when the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed in the battle development suggestion effect, it is possible to increase the enjoyment of the game by giving a sense of joy that the possibility of progressing from story reach to battle reach has increased. becomes.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, no matter which chance up effect is executed among the second chance up effect or the third chance up effect in the story reach, the The change suggestion presentation makes it possible for the player to understand that the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 will be changed in the battle development suggestion presentation (Fig. 48 (D), Fig. 49 (D), Fig. 50). (See (D)). As a result, when the change-suggesting performance is executed in the story reach, it is possible to further increase the feeling of wanting the story reach to develop into the battle reach, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

Furthermore, by executing the second chance up effect in Story Reach, the second lamp change suggestion effect of the first embodiment is executed, and the second change suggestion displayed on the display unit 50a in the second lamp change suggestion effect is executed. The coin image G125B is moved toward the LOGO lamp 201 provided on the front side of the decorative plate 200 and above the display section 50a, and after the execution of the second chance up effect is finished, the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed. (See Figure 49). As a result, the second chance up effect and the second lamp change suggestion effect are executed until the light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 is changed in the battle development suggestion effect in Story Reach, giving the player visual enjoyment. This makes it possible to improve the game's interest.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, in the story reach, the second chance up effect is displayed in which the effect character CK holding a coin inscribed with "L" in his right hand is displayed on the display section 50a. is executed, and the color of the light emitted from the LOGO lamp 201 is changed from white to blue in a battle development suggestion effect (see FIG. 49). On the other hand, in Story Reach, the movable body effect under the board 56k moves upward (rises), and at the same time a third chance up effect is performed in which two third change suggestion coin images G125C are displayed on the display section 50a. This is executed, and the color of the light emitted from the LOGO lamp 201 changes from white to blue in the battle development suggestion effect (see FIG. 50). As a result, depending on the chance-up effect executed in Story Reach, whether or not the under-board movable body 56k is moved and the effect image displayed on the display section 50a are varied, making Story Reach boring. It becomes possible to entertain the players and improve their interest in the game without making them feel frustrated.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, even when either the second chance up performance or the third chance up performance is executed in the story reach, the second chance up performance is The jackpot expectation level suggested by the up effect and the third chance up effect is exactly the same. As a result, regardless of which chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach, either the second chance-up effect or the third chance-up effect, the expectations felt by the player due to the executed chance-up effect are effectively reduced. By making the players think that they are the same, it is possible to enjoy the story reach and increase the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, the execution timing of the first chance up effect in story reach, the execution timing of the second chance up effect in story reach, and the execution timing of the third chance up effect in story reach The execution timing of the chance-up effect is different (see FIG. 46). As a result, it becomes possible to enjoy the story reach and improve the game's interest through various chance-up performances executed in the story reach.

Further, as described in detail above, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light is provided on the front side of the board decoration plate 202 arranged on the game board 1 of the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment. The board lamp 54 of the first embodiment is an LED configured to emit light with the letter "L", which is the initial letter of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of the pachinko game machine PY1. Further, the "L" engraved on the acquired coin image G124 displayed on the display unit 50a in the coin acquisition effect is the same motif as the "L" on the board lamp 54. Further, the "L" engraved on the medium effect pattern EZ2 of the resurrection display mode temporarily stopped and displayed on the display section 50a in the resurrection effect is the same motif as the "L" on the board lamp 54. In the resurrection performance, one medium performance symbol EZ2 of the resurrection display mode that is stopped and displayed on the display section 50a is displayed, suggesting the expectation of a jackpot (see FIG. 54(C)). In addition, three earned coin images G124 are displayed on the display unit 50a in the coin acquisition effect, suggesting the expectation of a jackpot (see FIGS. 32(C), 33(C), and 34(C)). As a result, although the coin image displays "L", which is the initial letter of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of this pachinko gaming machine PY1, which is the same as the board lamp 54, the coin image is displayed on the display section 50a depending on the type of coin image. The numbers displayed are different. Therefore, since the number displayed on the display section 50a differs depending on the type of coin image, even if the earned coin image G124 or the medium effect pattern EZ2 in the resurrection display mode is displayed, the player is not aware of the possibility of a jackpot. It is possible to improve the game's interest by letting the player visually enjoy the game while checking the details.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, three earned coin images G124 that are clearly smaller than the medium effect pattern EZ2 in the resurrection display mode are displayed, suggesting the expectation of a jackpot. As a result, even though the acquired coin image G124 is clearly smaller than the middle production pattern EZ2 in the resurrection display mode, three acquired coin images G124 are displayed, which is more than one, so that the acquired coin image G124 is displayed to the player on the display section 50a. It is possible to make them understand that they are there. Therefore, the acquired coin image G124 displayed on the display section 50a makes it easier for the player to understand the expected jackpot, and it becomes possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, there are three types of earned coin images G124: a white earned coin image G124A, a blue earned coin image G124B, and a green earned coin image G124C ( (See FIGS. 32(C), 33(C), and 34(C)). On the other hand, the resurrection display mode of the medium effect pattern EZ2 is one type of display mode showing a rainbow-colored coin engraved with "L" (see FIG. 54(C)). Even if there are many types of earned coin images G124 displayed on the display section 50a in the coin acquisition effect, three earned coin images G124 are displayed on the display section 50a, so that the white earned coin image G124A and the blue earned coin image G124A are displayed on the display section 50a. It is easy for the player to understand which earned coin image G124 is displayed among the three types, the earned coin image G124B and the green earned coin image G124C. As a result, even if there are many types of earned coin images G124, it is possible to make the player appropriately confirm the jackpot expectation level and improve his/her interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, the medium effect pattern EZ2 of the resurrection display mode is temporarily stopped and displayed on the display section 50a during the resurrection effect, indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is possible to have the person understand the information. As a result, the acquired coin images G124 (white acquired coin image G124A, blue acquired coin image G124B, and green acquired coin image G124C) displayed on the display unit 50a in the coin acquisition effect, and in the resurrection display mode. The production pattern EZ2 is a coin image with the same motif as "L" on the board lamp 54, but the acquired coin images G124 (white acquired coin image G124A, blue acquired coin image G124B, and green acquired coin image G124C), Alternatively, the contents that the player is asked to confirm are different depending on the medium performance symbol EZ2 of the revival display mode. Therefore, during the execution of the special symbol fluctuation effect, one medium effect pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) of the resurrection display mode is displayed on the display section 50a, or three earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image It is possible to enjoy the game while watching whether G124A, blue acquired coin image G124B, and green acquired coin image G124C are displayed on the display section 50a, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment, when the medium effect pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) of one resurrection display mode is temporarily stopped and displayed in the resurrection effect, the board lamp 54 is Since the light is emitted in rainbow colors, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display section 50a and the board lamp 54 as well. On the other hand, when three earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) are displayed on the display unit 50a in the coin acquisition effect, the board lamp 54 is white, and the three earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) displayed on the display unit 50a rather than the panel lamp 54 It is possible to attract. This makes it possible to make the game more visually interesting and increase the interest in the game by changing the area that attracts the player in accordance with the coin image displayed on the display unit 50a.

9. Modification Example Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, the technical features in the above embodiment and the following modified examples can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of numerical information and judgment information) are used to perform a special drawing lottery. ) is equivalent to "the predetermined condition being satisfied", but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, other starting ports different from the first starting port and the second starting port 12 may be provided. Note that the special drawing 1 lottery or the special drawing 2 lottery may be performed by winning a game ball in another starting hole. In this case, if a game ball enters any of the starting ports, such as the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or any other starting port, the game ball will be used for special lottery drawings, etc. Obtaining various random numbers (an example of numerical information or determination information) may correspond to "the predetermined condition being satisfied."

In the first embodiment, the story reach corresponds to a "specific reach" and the battle reach corresponds to a "special reach". However, it is not limited to these. For example, the N reach may correspond to the "story reach", and any one of the L reach, the story reach, or the collaborative reach may correspond to the "battle reach". Further, for example, in the case where it is possible to develop a cooperative reach into a battle reach, the cooperative reach may correspond to a "specific reach" and the battle reach may correspond to a "special reach."

In addition, in the first embodiment, it is possible to develop from the final stage of the story reach to the battle reach through the development effect, but it is possible to develop from the final stage of the story reach to the battle reach through the development effect. It was equivalent to "Can be developed into reach". However, it is not limited to this. For example, pachinko game machine PY1 can develop into a battle reach through a development effect during the execution of a story reach (e.g., beginning, middle, end), and development during the execution of a story reach (e.g., beginning, middle, end). The ability to develop into a battle reach through a performance may correspond to "the ability to develop from a specific reach into a special reach where there is a higher expectation that the result of the lottery will be a win than the specific reach". Furthermore, for example, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can develop into a battle reach without going through a development effect during the execution of the story reach (for example, the beginning, middle, and final stage), and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can develop into the battle reach during the execution of the story reach (for example, at the beginning, middle, and end). It is possible to develop into a battle reach without going through the development stage (beginning, middle, end), but it is possible to develop from a specific reach into a special reach where the outcome of the lottery is more likely to be a win than the specific reach. ”. In addition, for example, pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be developed into a battle reach after the end of the story reach through a development effect or without going through a development effect, and after the end of the story reach through a development effect or through a development effect. However, the possibility of developing into a battle reach may correspond to "the possibility of developing from a specific reach into a special reach where the expectation that the result of the lottery will be a win is higher than that of the specific reach".

In the first embodiment, the battle development suggestion performance that indicates the possibility of development from story reach to battle reach by the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 corresponds to the "development suggestion performance." However, it is not limited to this. For example, if it is a production that suggests the possibility of developing from story reach to battle reach, a specific effect image displayed on the display section 50a, a specific sound output from the speaker 52, a specific light emission of the frame lamp 53, etc. It is also possible to use effects such as emitting light in various ways, a pending icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, and the like.

In the first embodiment, the chance-up effects (first chance-up effect, second chance-up effect, third chance-up effect, see FIGS. 48(B), 49(B), and 50(B)) are as follows: It corresponded to a "specific performance." However, it is not limited to this. For example, if it is a performance that suggests the expectation of a jackpot, a specific effect image is displayed on the display unit 50a, a specific sound is output from the speaker 52, and the frame lamp 53 and board lamp 54 are made to emit light in a specific lighting manner. It may also be a presentation using a hold icon, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, or the like.

In the first embodiment, the first performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance corresponds to the “first performance mode of the development suggestion performance”, and the second performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance corresponds to “the second performance mode of the development suggestion performance”. It corresponded to "performance mode". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the second performance mode of the battle development suggestion production corresponds to the "first production mode of the development suggestion production", and the third production mode of the battle development suggestion production corresponds to the "second production mode of the development suggestion production". You may do so. Further, for example, the third performance mode of the battle development suggestion production corresponds to the "first production mode of the development suggestion production", and the fourth production mode of the battle development suggestion production corresponds to the "second production mode of the development suggestion production". It may be equivalent to

In the first embodiment, in the story reach, for example, chance up effects (first chance up effect, second chance up effect, third chance up effect, FIG. 48(B), FIG. 49(B), FIG. 50 (See (B)) is executed once, the first presentation mode of the development suggestion presentation is changed to the second presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in Story Reach, for example, chance-up effects (first chance-up effect, second chance-up effect, third chance-up effect, see Figures 48(B), 49(B), and 50(B)) When executed once, the first presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation may be changed to the third presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation, or the fourth presentation mode of the battle development suggestion presentation. As a result, a chance-up performance is executed in the story reach, and the performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance is changed to a performance mode of a battle development suggestion performance that has jumped one level or two levels. Therefore, players are surprised when the white light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 suddenly changes to the green light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 or the red light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 in Story Reach, and It will be possible to further increase expectations for the development of reach.

The second chance-up effect of the first embodiment corresponded to the "first specific effect," and the third chance-up effect corresponded to the "second specific effect." However, it is not limited to this. For example, any one of the first chance-up performance, the second chance-up performance, and the third chance-up performance may correspond to the "first specific performance." Furthermore, for example, any one of the first chance-up performance, the second chance-up performance, and the third chance-up performance may correspond to the "second specific performance." In addition, for example, other chance-up performances other than the first chance-up performance, the second chance-up performance, and the third chance-up performance may be executed, and the other chance-up performances are the "first specific performance" , or may correspond to the "second specific performance".

The lamp change suggestion effect of the first embodiment includes a first change suggestion effect in which three first change suggestion coin images G125A are moved upwards on the display section 50a, and one second change suggestion coin image G125B. is moved upwards on the display section 50a, the two third change suggestion coin images G125C are moved upwards on the display section 50a, and the movable body 56k under the board is moved upwards. There was a third lamp change suggestion performance in which a moving (rising) moving body performance was performed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if it is a lamp change suggestion effect that suggests that the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion effect is changed, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a specific sound output from the speaker 52, a frame lamp 53 It may also be an effect in which the panel lamp 54 emits light in a specific light emission mode, a pending icon notice, a cut-in notice, a step-up notice, a notice using an effect image, etc.

In the first embodiment, when the first chance-up effect is executed in the story reach, the first lamp change suggestion effect corresponding to the first chance-up effect is executed, and when the second chance-up effect is executed. When the second lamp change suggestion performance corresponding to the second chance up performance was executed and the third chance up performance was executed, the third lamp change suggestion performance corresponding to the third chance up performance was executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if there is only one type of lamp change suggestion effect, and any one of the 1st chance up effect, 2nd chance up effect, or 3rd chance up effect is executed in Story Reach, 1 Various types of lamp change suggestion effects may be performed.

Although the LOGO 201 in the first embodiment corresponds to the "predetermined presentation means", the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 53, the above-board moving device 55, the below-board moving device 56, etc. may correspond to the "predetermined presentation means."

The lamp change suggestion production (the first lamp change suggestion production, the second lamp change suggestion production, the third lamp change suggestion production) of the first embodiment is the chance up production (the first chance up production, the second chance up production, The change-suggesting coin image G125 (first change-suggesting coin image G125A, second change-suggesting coin image G125B, third change-suggesting coin image G125C) displayed on the display unit 50a after the third chance up effect) is executed is the LOGO lamp. The effect was to move toward 201 and above the display section 50a. However, it is not limited to this. For example, by executing a chance-up performance (first chance-up performance, second chance-up performance, third chance-up performance), lamp change suggestion performance (first lamp change suggestion performance, second lamp change suggestion performance, third lamp change suggestion performance) Change suggestion coin images G125 (first change suggestion coin image G125A, second change suggestion coin image G125B, third change suggestion coin image G125C) are displayed on the display unit 50a during change suggestion production), and the displayed change suggestion coins The images G125 (first change suggestion coin image G125A, second change suggestion coin image G125B, third change suggestion coin image G125C) may be moved above the display section 50a. In this case, in the chance-up effect, the change-suggesting coin image G125 (first change-suggesting coin image G125A, second change-suggesting coin image G125B, third change-suggesting coin image G125C) is not displayed on the display section 50a. For example, depending on the type of chance-up effect, the change-suggesting coin image G125 displayed on the display unit 50a by the execution of the chance-up effect may be used to move the coin image G125 toward the top of the display unit 50a in the lamp change-suggesting effect. and when the change suggestion coin image G125 displayed on the display section 50a in the lamp change suggestion effect is used to move the coin toward the top of the display section 50a in the lamp change suggestion effect by executing the chance up effect. There may be.

In the first embodiment, the change-suggesting coin images G125 (first change-suggesting coin image G125A, second change-suggesting coin image G125B, and third change-suggesting coin image G125C) are moved toward the upper part of the display section 50a. This makes it possible for the player to see as if the player is being moved towards LOGO201. However, it is not limited to this. For example, by moving the change-suggesting coin image G125 (first change-suggesting coin image G125A, second change-suggesting coin image G125B, third change-suggesting coin image G125C) toward the top of the display section 50a, the board lamp 54 It may be made to appear as if the object is being moved toward the object. Also, for example, if the change-suggesting coin image G125 (first change-suggesting coin image G125A, second change-suggesting coin image G125B, third change-suggesting coin image G125C) is below, to the right, or to the left of the display section 50a, It may be moved in either direction.

The under-panel movable body 56k of the first embodiment corresponds to the "movable body". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the on-board movable body 55k may correspond to the "movable body". Further, the above-board movable body 55k and the below-board movable body 56k may correspond to the "movable body".

In the first embodiment described above, in the second chance up performance, the performance character CK holding the second change suggestion coin image G125B corresponding to the second chance up performance is displayed on the display section 50a, and the second chance up performance is displayed on the display section 50a. The second lamp change suggestion performance corresponding to the above was executed, and the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 in the battle development suggestion performance was changed from white to blue (see FIG. 49(C)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, in a second chance up performance, a performance character CK holding a second change suggestion coin image G125B corresponding to the second chance up performance is displayed on the display section 50a, and a second change suggestion coin image G125B corresponding to the second chance up performance is displayed on the display section 50a. The light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 in the battle development suggestion performance may be changed from white to blue without executing the lamp change suggestion performance.

In the first embodiment, a movable body effect in which the lower board movable body 56k moves upward (rises) is executed in the third chance up effect, and two third change suggestion coin images G125C are displayed on the display unit 50a. 50 (C) reference). However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the third chance up effect, the movable body 56k under the board moves upward (rises), and two third change suggestion coin images G125C are displayed on the display unit 50a, and then The light emitting color of the LOGO lamp 201 in the battle development suggestion performance may be changed from white to blue without executing the third lamp change suggestion performance corresponding to the 3 chance up performance.

In the first embodiment, the special pattern fluctuation patterns indicated by the special pattern fluctuation start command received by the performance control microcomputer 121 are the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern “P21”, the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern “P24”, and the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern. Regardless of which special pattern variation pattern is the pattern "P31" or the special pattern 1 variation pattern "P34", if the first development suggestion production pattern is selected as the battle development suggestion production pattern, the second chance The probability that the up effect pattern or the third chance up effect pattern would be selected was the same as 33.3%. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, when one chance-up performance is executed in Story Reach, the jackpot expectation level suggested by the second chance-up performance or the third chance-up performance is as follows: It was the same at 33.3%. However, it is not limited to this. As long as the jackpot expectation level suggested by the second chance-up effect and the jackpot expectation level suggested by the third chance-up effect are substantially the same, they may not be completely the same. Here, "substantially the same" means that the respective jackpot expectation levels suggested by the plurality of performances are within 1% to 5%.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the jackpot expectation level suggested by the first chance up effect, the jackpot expectation level suggested by the second chance up effect, and the jackpot expectation level suggested by the third chance up effect are completely different. They were the same. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the expected level of jackpot suggested by the second chance-up effect and the expected level of jackpot suggested by the third chance-up effect are completely the same, but the expected level of jackpot suggested by the first chance-up effect may be different. . As a result, if the first chance up performance is executed in the story reach, it becomes possible for the player to understand that the jackpot expectation is high in the early stages of the story reach.

In the first embodiment described above, the timing at which the first chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach, the timing at which the second chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach, and the third chance-up effect at Story Reach are executed. The timing was different from the timing at which the However, it is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the second chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach is different from the timing at which the third chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach, but the second chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach. The timing, or the timing at which the third chance-up effect in Story Reach is executed, may be the same as the timing at which the first chance-up effect is executed in Story Reach.

In the story reach of the first embodiment, there is a timing at which the third chance up effect is executed after the execution timing of the second chance up effect (see FIG. 46). However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the story reach, there may be a timing at which the second chance up effect is executed after the execution timing at which the third chance up effect is executed.

In the first embodiment described above, when the chance-up effect is executed twice or three times in Story Reach, the emitting color of LOGO 201 changes (the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion effect changes), and at the same time, the next chance-up effect occurs. Although the effect is executed, the present invention is not limited to this (see FIG. 44, FIG. 45, and FIG. 46). For example, if a chance-up effect is executed two or three times in Story Reach, the next chance-up effect will be executed after a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) after the light emitting color of LOGO 201 is changed. Also good.

In the first embodiment, after the execution of the lamp change suggestion effect is completed, the emitted light color of the LOGO 201 is changed (the presentation mode of the battle development suggestion effect is changed). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the color of the light emitted from the LOGO 201 may change (the mode of presentation of the battle development suggestion effect changes) at the same time as the execution of the lamp change suggestion effect ends. Thereby, it becomes easier for the player to understand that the execution of the lamp change suggestion performance influences the change in the performance mode of the battle development suggestion performance.

Although the panel lamp 54 in the first embodiment corresponds to the "specific decoration part", the present invention is not limited to this. For example, light emitting devices such as LEDs and lamps other than the board lamp 54 arranged on the game board 1, the frame lamp 53, the LOGO lamp 201, the above-board movable body 55k, the under-board movable body 56k, etc. are "specific decorative parts". It may be equivalent to

In the first embodiment, "L" is engraved on the earned coin image G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) displayed on the display unit 50a. had the same motif as the "L" on board lamp 54. Furthermore, the "L" engraved on the earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) and the "L" on the board lamp 54 represent this pachinko gaming machine. It was the initial letter of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of PY1. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the board lamp 54 and the acquired coin image G124 (white acquired coin image G124A, blue acquired coin image G124B, and green acquired coin image G124C) have the same motif, then this becomes the motif of this pachinko gaming machine PY1. It may also be words related to the work being played, the title of the work that is the motif of this pachinko game machine PY1, numbers, symbols, letters, etc. As a result, players who know the work that is the motif of this pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the "L" engraved on the earned coin image G124 displayed on the display unit 50a and the "L" on the board lamp 54. It is possible to make the players interested in the performance executed in the pachinko game machine PY1 and give them an opportunity to continue playing the game in the pachinko game machine PY1.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "L" engraved in the center of the medium effect pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) in the resurrection display mode is the same motif as the "L" of the board lamp 54. In addition, the "L" engraved on the middle production pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) in the resurrection display mode and the "L" on the board lamp 54 are the initials of "LOGO", which is the name of the main character of this pachinko gaming machine PY1. Met. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if the board lamp 54 and the medium effect pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) of the resurrection display mode are the same motif, words related to the work that is the motif of this pachinko gaming machine PY1, or the motif of this pachinko gaming machine PY1. It may be the title of the work, numbers, symbols, letters, etc. As a result, the "L" engraved on the intermediate production pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) in the resurrection display mode temporarily stopped and displayed on the display section 50a and the "L" on the board lamp 54 cause the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to To make players who know the work that is the motif of the game interested in the effects executed on the pachinko machine PY1, and to give them an opportunity to continue playing on the pachinko machine PY1. becomes possible.

The earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) of the first embodiment corresponded to the "first specific image". However, it is not limited to this. For example, if it is a performance image that suggests the expectation of a jackpot, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a hold icon HA, the icon TA, a performance image displayed on the display unit 50a with a cut-in notice, a step-up It may be a performance image, an effect image, etc. that is displayed on the display unit 50a as a preview.

Although the middle effect pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) in the resurrection display mode of the first embodiment corresponds to the "second specific image", the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if it is a performance image that suggests the expectation of a jackpot, a specific effect image displayed on the display unit 50a, a hold icon HA, the icon TA, a performance image displayed on the display unit 50a with a cut-in notice, a step-up It may be a performance image, an effect image, etc. that is displayed on the display unit 50a as a preview.

In the first embodiment described above, in the special figure variation performance based on the special figure 1 variation pattern in the low probability low base gaming state, the display unit 50a displays the acquired coin image G124 (white acquired coin image G124A and blue acquired coin image G124). There were cases in which the image G124B and the green acquired coin image G124C) were displayed, and cases in which the medium effect pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) of the resurrection display mode was temporarily stopped and displayed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the earned coin image G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) is displayed, and when the production pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) is displayed in the resurrection display mode. ) may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the execution of special figure fluctuation effects in different game states. Specifically, for example, during execution of a special figure variation effect in a low probability low base gaming state, the acquired coin images G124 (white acquired coin image G124A, blue acquired coin image G124B, and green acquired coin image G124C) ) may be displayed, and the medium performance pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) in the resurrection display mode may be temporarily stopped and displayed during execution of the special symbol variation performance in the high probability high base game state.

In the first embodiment, the number of earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) displayed on the display unit 50a is "3". , this "3" corresponded to the "predetermined number". In addition, the number of medium performance symbols EZ2 (revival coin symbols TZ) in the resurrection display mode temporarily stopped and displayed on the display section 50a was "1", and this "1" corresponded to the "specific number". However, it is not limited to this. The "predetermined number" may be 2 as long as it is greater than the "specific number", or may be 4 or more. Moreover, the "specific number" may be 2 or more as long as it is less than the "predetermined number".

The sizes of the earned coin images G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C) in the first embodiment are as shown in FIG. 33(C) and the presentation example shown in FIG. 34(C). Further, the size of the medium effect pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) in the resurrection display mode was as in the effect example shown in FIG. 54(C). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the acquired coin image G124 (white acquired coin image G124A, blue acquired coin image G124B, and green acquired coin image G124C) is a smaller effect than the medium effect pattern EZ2 (revival coin pattern TZ) in the resurrection display mode. If it is an image, the size may be changed as appropriate.

The display image modes of the earned coin image G124 in the first embodiment include a display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is white, a display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is blue, and a display image mode in which the earned coin image G124 is blue. There was a display image mode in which G124 was green. On the other hand, the revival display mode of the medium effect pattern EZ2 had a display mode in which the coin image was rainbow-colored. As a result, in the first embodiment, there are more display image modes of the acquired coin image G124 than there are revival display modes of the medium effect pattern EZ2. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if there are more display image modes of the acquired coin image G124 than resurrection display modes of the medium effect pattern EZ2, the number of display image modes of the acquired coin image G124 and resurrection display modes of the medium effect pattern EZ2 may be changed as appropriate. It may be possible.

In the first embodiment, the medium performance symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the resurrection display mode, thereby suggesting to the player that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (see FIG. 54(C)). However, it is not limited to this. For example, the left performance symbol EZ1, the middle performance symbol EZ2, and the right performance symbol EZ3 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the resurrection display mode to suggest to the player that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. In this case, the number of acquired coin images G124 displayed on the display unit 50a in the coin acquisition effect is 4 or more.

Although the panel lamp 54 in the first embodiment corresponds to the "light emitting section", the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, light emitting devices such as LEDs and lamps other than the board lamp 54 arranged on the game board 1, the frame lamp 53, the LOGO lamp 201, etc. may correspond to the "light emitting section".

The light emitting mode in which the board lamp 54 emits white light in the first embodiment corresponds to the "first light emitting mode", and the light emitting mode in which the board lamp 54 emits rainbow color light corresponds to the "second light emitting mode". It was equivalent. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the panel lamp 54 may be able to emit light in colors other than white and rainbow colors (for example, blue, green, red, etc.). In this case, for example, the light emission mode in which the board lamp 54 emits white light corresponds to the "first light emission mode", the light emission mode in which the board lamp 54 emits blue light, and the light emission mode in which the board lamp 54 emits green light. Any one of the modes or the light emission mode in which the panel lamp 54 emits red light may correspond to the "second light emission mode." Further, for example, a light emission mode in which the panel lamp 54 emits white light, a light emission mode in which the panel lamp 54 emits light in blue color, a light emission mode in which the panel lamp 54 emits green light, or a light emission mode in which the panel lamp 54 emits light in red color is possible. Among the light emitting modes, any one of the light emitting modes may correspond to the "first light emitting mode", and the light emitting mode in which the board lamp 54 emits light in rainbow colors may be the "second light emitting mode".

In the first embodiment, any three earned coin images G124 among the three white earned coin images G124A, the three blue earned coin images G124B, and the three green earned coin images G124C are displayed on the display unit 50a. Even in this case, the luminescent color of the board lamp 54 was white. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when three white earned coin images G124 are displayed, the luminescent color of the board lamp 54 is white, but three blue earned coin images G124B or three green earned coin images G124C are displayed. In this case, the luminescent color of the panel lamp 54 may be blue or green.

In the first embodiment, when the medium performance symbol EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the revival display mode on the display section 50a, the board lamp 54 emits light in rainbow colors. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the medium effect pattern EZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the revival display mode on the display section 50a, not only the board lamp 54 but also the frame lamp 53, the LOGO lamp 201, etc. may emit light in rainbow colors. . This allows the player to understand that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

In the first embodiment described above, during the execution of the special figure variation effect, the game progresses to the battle reach through the development effect at the end of the story reach. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a battle reach may be developed during or after a reach other than a story reach (N reach, L reach, cooperative reach, etc.) is completed. In this case, during or after the execution of a reach other than the story reach (N reach, L reach, joint reach, etc.), the specified matters related to the production flow of the special figure variation effect that will be developed into a battle reach are identified. You may use the special figure fluctuation pattern which is the identification information for.

In addition, in each of the above embodiments, the first starting port 11 (fixed starting port) in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, and the second starting port 12 (variable starting port) in which the ease in which the game ball enters the ball can change. Although a starting port for the electric chew 12D is provided, only one of them may be provided.

Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the special figure 2 determination process is performed with priority over the special figure 1 determination process (the variable display of special figure 2 is performed with priority over the variable display of special figure 1). However, it may be configured such that the special figure 1 determination process is performed with priority over the special figure 2 determination process (the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed with priority over the variable display of the special figure 2). In this case, it is preferable to make the special drawing 1 drawing a drawing that is easier to win a jackpot that is more advantageous than the special drawing 2 drawing.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it can also be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a mahjong ball game machine.

Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are displayed variably in synchronization with the special symbol variable display, but instead of being composed of three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3. , 2, or other symbols other than three may be used. For example, two separate patterns may be provided, special pattern 1 and special pattern 2. Further, one common symbol may be provided for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the information, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying symbols may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the main control board 100 or the sub-control board 120 may control the LED device.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the performance according to the progress of the game (control of the game). Although the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, they may be configured to be performed on a single board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in that one board, or may be provided separately from that one board.

10. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The following inventions (inventions related to means A1 to A6, inventions related to means B1 to B5) are shown in the above embodiments. In the description of the invention described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

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The invention related to means A1 is:
When a predetermined condition is met (when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12), various random numbers (an example of numerical information and judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery etc. ) is acquired), a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that performs a lottery to determine whether or not it is a win;
A production control means (production control microcomputer 121) that enables a specific reach (story reach) to develop into a special reach (battle reach) in which the expectation that the result of the lottery will be a win is higher than the specific reach; ,
Equipped with
The performance control means is
It is possible to execute a development suggestion performance (battle development suggestion production) that suggests the possibility of developing into the special reach,
With the specific reach, it is possible to execute a specific performance (chance-up performance (first chance-up performance, second chance-up performance, third chance-up performance)) that indicates the degree of expectation that the result of the lottery will be a win. ,
As the production mode of the development suggestion production, there is a first production mode (a first production mode in which the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is white), and a possibility of developing into the special reach rather than the first production mode. has a second presentation mode (a second presentation mode in which the emitted light color of the LOGO lamp 201 is blue) that suggests that the
When the specific performance is executed, the development suggestion performance in the first performance mode is changed to the development suggestion performance in the second performance mode;
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, a specific reach may develop into a special reach that has a higher expectation of winning than the specific reach. In addition, a specific performance that suggests the expectation of winning in a specific reach is executed, and a second performance mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that the development suggestion performance of the first performance mode will develop into a special reach. It is changed into a performance that suggests the development of. This makes it possible to attract attention with anticipation as to whether or not the specific performance will be executed and the performance mode of the development suggestion performance will be changed in a specific reach. Therefore, when the performance mode of the development suggestion performance is changed, it becomes possible to increase the feeling towards the development from a specific reach to a special reach, and it becomes possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention related to means A2 is
In the gaming machine according to means A1,
The performance control means is
The specific performance includes a first specific performance (second chance-up performance) and a second specific performance (third chance-up performance) different from the first specific performance,
Regardless of which specific performance is executed among the first specific performance or the second specific performance, the development suggestion performance in the first performance mode changes to the development suggestion performance in the second production mode. Execute a change suggestion performance (lamp change suggestion performance (first lamp change suggestion performance, second lamp change suggestion performance, third lamp change suggestion performance)) that suggests that,
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, no matter which specific performance is executed out of the first specific performance or the second specific performance, the change suggestion performance changes from the development suggestion performance of the first performance mode to the second performance mode. This makes it possible for the player to understand that the game will be changed to a performance suggesting the development of the game. As a result, when the change-suggesting performance is executed, it becomes possible to further increase the player's desire to develop from a specific reach to a special reach, and it becomes possible to increase interest in the game.

The invention related to means A3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means A2,
Equipped with a predetermined presentation means (LOGO lamp 201, see FIG. 1),
The performance control means is
The development suggestion performance can be executed by the performance means,
In the change suggestion performance, moving the performance images (second change suggestion coin image G125B, third change suggestion coin image G125C) displayed by execution of the specific performance toward the performance means;
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the change-suggesting performance, the player can watch the flow of the performance in which the performance image displayed by executing the specific performance is moved toward the performance means, and the performance form of the development-suggesting performance changes. It becomes possible to provide As a result, it is possible to enjoy the process from the development suggestion performance of the first production mode to the development suggestion production of the second production mode by executing the specific production and the change suggestion production, thereby increasing the game's interest. becomes.

The invention related to means A4 is:
In the gaming machine according to means A2 or means A3,
Equipped with a movable body (lower panel movable body 56k),
The performance control means is
In the first specific performance, a performance image corresponding to the first specific performance (performance character CK holding the second change suggestion coin image G125B with his right hand) is displayed, and the performance from the development suggestion performance of the first performance mode to the above Change to the development suggestion performance of the second performance mode (see FIG. 49(B), FIG. 49(C), and FIG. 49(D)),
In the second specific performance, the movable body is moved and a performance image (third change suggestion coin image G125C) corresponding to the second specific performance is displayed, and the development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is changed from the development suggestion performance of the first performance mode to the first performance. changing to the development-suggesting performance in two presentation modes (see FIG. 50(B), FIG. 50(C), and FIG. 50(D));
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first specific performance in which the performance image corresponding to the first specific performance is displayed is executed, and the development suggestion performance of the first performance mode is changed to the development suggestion performance of the second performance mode. be changed. On the other hand, a second specific performance is executed in which the movable body is moved and a performance image corresponding to the second specific performance is displayed, and the development suggestion performance of the first performance mode changes to the development suggestion performance of the second performance mode. It changes. As a result, depending on the specific performance, by changing whether or not the movable body moves and the displayed performance image, the development suggestion performance of the first production mode can be changed to the development suggestion production of the second production mode. It becomes possible to enjoy the game until it changes, and it becomes possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention related to means A5 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A4,
The degree of expectation that the result of the lottery as suggested by the first specific effect is a win is substantially the same as the degree of expectation that the result of the lottery as suggested by the second specific effect is a win (see FIG. 38) ),
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, no matter which of the first specific performance or the second specific performance is executed at a specific reach, the expectation level of a hit suggested by the specific performance is substantially are essentially the same. As a result, no matter which specific effect, either the first specific effect or the second specific effect, is executed at a specific reach, the user feels substantially the same expectation of winning, It becomes possible to entertain a specific reach, and it becomes possible to increase interest in the game.

The invention related to means A6 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means A2 to means A5,
The timing at which the first specific effect is executed at the specific reach is different from the timing at which the second specific effect is executed at the specific reach (see FIGS. 45 and 46);
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, by making the timing at which the first specific performance is executed different from the timing at which the second specific performance is executed at a specific reach, the timing can be specified at various timings at a specific reach. It becomes possible to provide performances. This makes it possible to entertain the player and increase his interest in the game, depending on the execution timing of the specific performance with a specific reach.

<Means B>
The invention related to means B1 is
When a predetermined condition is met (when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12), various random numbers (an example of numerical information and judgment information) for performing a special drawing lottery etc. ), a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) performs a lottery to determine whether or not it is a win.
A production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production;
A specific decorative part (board lamp 54),
The performance control means is
Specific images (earned coin image G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, green earned coin image G124C) using the same motif (“L”) as the decoration part, revival display mode Medium production pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ)) can be displayed,
The specific images include a first specific image (earned coin image G124 (white earned coin image G124A, blue earned coin image G124B, and green earned coin image G124C)) and a second specific image different from the first specific image. It has a specific image (medium production pattern EZ2 (resurrection coin pattern TZ) of resurrection display mode),
displaying a predetermined number (3) of the first specific images to suggest the possibility that the result of the lottery will be a win;
Displaying a specific number (1) of the second specific images smaller than the predetermined number to make it possible to suggest the possibility that the lottery result will be a win;
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific images using the same motif as the specific decorative portion include a first specific image and a second specific image different from the first specific image. In addition, a predetermined number of first specific images are displayed, suggesting the possibility of winning, and a specific number of second specific images smaller than the predetermined number are displayed, suggesting the possibility of winning. There are cases where it is done. As a result, although specific images use the same motif as a specific decorative part, the number of displayed images varies depending on the type of specific image. Therefore, by having different numbers displayed depending on the type of specific image, no matter which specific image is displayed, it is possible to visually enjoy the game while understanding the possibility of winning, thereby increasing the interest in the game. It becomes possible.

The invention related to means B2 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B1,
The first specific image is a performance image smaller than the second specific image (see FIG. 32(C), FIG. 33(C), FIG. 34(C), and FIG. 54(C));
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a predetermined number of first specific images, which are performance images smaller than the second specific image, are displayed, suggesting the possibility of winning. As a result, even if the first specific image is smaller than the second specific image, a predetermined number of effect images larger than the specific number are displayed, making it easier for the player to understand that the first specific image is being displayed. becomes possible. Therefore, the displayed first specific image allows the player to easily grasp the possibility of winning, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

The invention related to means B3 is:
In the gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2,
The first specific image has more image aspects than the second specific image (see FIG. 32(C), FIG. 33(C), FIG. 34(C), and FIG. 54(C));
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if there are more image modes of the first specific image than image modes of the second specific image, the predetermined number of first specific images that are larger than the specific number are displayed. It becomes possible to make it easier for the player to understand which image mode is one of the image modes of one specific image. Thereby, even if there are more image aspects of the first specific image than those of the second specific image, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game by making the player appropriately understand the possibility of winning.

The invention related to means B4 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to means B3,
The performance control means is
Suggesting that the result of the lottery is a win by displaying the specific number of the second specific images;
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a specific number of second specific images are displayed, suggesting that the game is a win. Thereby, even if the specific image uses the same motif as a specific decorative part, it is possible to change the content that the player is made to understand depending on the type of the specific image. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player while being excited to see whether a predetermined number of first specific images or a specific number of second specific images will be displayed, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

The invention related to means B5 is:
In the gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to means B4,
The decorative part is a light emitting part (board lamp 54, see FIG. 3) that can emit light,
The light emitting mode of the light emitting section includes a first light emitting mode (a light emitting mode in which the board lamp 54 emits white light), which suggests that the lottery result is more likely to be a win than the first light emitting mode. There is a second light emitting mode (a light emitting mode in which the panel lamp 54 emits light in rainbow colors),
The performance control means is
When displaying the predetermined number of the first specific images, cause the light emitting unit to emit light in the first light emission mode (see FIGS. 32(C), 33(C), and 34(C)),
When displaying the specific number of the second specific images, cause the light emitting unit to emit light in the second light emission mode (see FIG. 54(C));
This gaming machine is characterized by:

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a specific number of second specific images are displayed, attention is also paid to the light-emitting part that emits light in the second light-emission mode, which has a higher probability of winning than the first light-emission mode. It becomes possible to do so. On the other hand, when a predetermined number of first specific images are displayed, the light emitting section emits light in the first light emitting mode, making it possible to draw the player's attention to the first specific images rather than the light emitting section. . Thereby, it is possible to change the part to which the player pays attention in accordance with the type of specific image, thereby making it more visually enjoyable and increasing the interest in the game.

11...First starting port 12...Second starting port 50...Image display device 54...Board lamp 56...Bottom board movable device 56k...Bottom board movable body 100...Main control board 101...Game control microcomputer 120...Sub control board 121 ...Production control microcomputer 201...LOGO lamp PY1...Pachinko gaming machine EZ1...Left production pattern EZ2...Middle production pattern EZ3...Right production pattern G124A...White earned coin image G124B...Blue earned coin image G124C...Green earned coin image TZ…Resurrection coin design

Claims (1)

A game control means that performs a lottery to determine whether or not a win occurs when a predetermined condition is met;
a production control means capable of executing a predetermined production;
Equipped with a light emitting part capable of emitting light ,
The light emission mode of the light emitting unit includes a first light emission mode and a second light emission mode that suggests that the lottery result is more likely to be a win than the first light emission mode,
The performance control means is
A first specific image including a light emitting part image imitating the light emitting part can be displayed,
includes a light emitting part image imitating the light emitting part, and is capable of displaying a second specific image different from the first specific image;
displaying a predetermined number of the first specific images to suggest the possibility that the lottery result will be a win;
displaying a specific number of the second specific images smaller than the predetermined number to suggest the possibility that the lottery result will be a win;
When displaying the predetermined number of the first specific images, causing the light emitting unit to emit light in the first light emission mode;
when displaying the specific number of the second specific images, causing the light emitting unit to emit light in the second light emission mode;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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