JP2020199403A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to an increase of interest of a game through a performance.SOLUTION: A game control microcomputer 101 can execute a big winning game. A performance control microcomputer 121 can display an icon TA in an icon display area 50e of an image display device 50 and can execute an SPSP ready-to-win. Before the SPSP ready-to-win is performed, an icon change notice that changes a display mode of the icon TA to a display mode suggesting that the big winning game is likely to be performed may be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine.

In a conventional game machine, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (big hit game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a judgment is made by a game ball winning (winning) in the starting opening, and as a special game, a round game involving opening of the large winning opening is performed. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in the large prize opening. The result of the determination is displayed to the player by the stop mode of the symbol after the symbol display means displays the variation of the symbol and then displays the stop.

In addition, in the game machine, an effect using a reserved symbol indicating the right to receive a judgment is performed. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, a hold change effect or the like for changing the display mode of the hold symbol displayed on the liquid crystal is performed.

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There is room for improvement in terms of production. By installing an improved production, it is expected that the interest of the game will be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

The gaming machine disclosed in the present specification is an effect capable of executing a predetermined effect by using a game control means capable of setting a special gaming state advantageous to the player and an effect means including a predetermined display means. The effect executing means can display a predetermined icon on the display means and can execute a predetermined special effect, and the display mode of the icon is displayed before the special effect. It is characterized in that the display mode may be changed to suggest that the special gaming state is likely to occur.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine that contributes to the improvement of the interest of the game through the production.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the gaming state, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the jackpot game. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big hit game, (B) is the first time chart showing the flow of the small hit game, and (C) is the time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of an effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SPSP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation effect. It is a block diagram of the part related to the control of a game machine. This is a specific example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of the look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the main control part. This is a specific example of the look-ahead A determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hold icon and the specific example of the icon. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect control part. (A) is a hold icon change notice selection table, (B) is a hold icon change notice selection table, (C) is the icon change notice selection table, and (D) is the icon change notice selection table. It's a table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of hold icon change notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold icon change fanning notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the icon change notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the said icon change fanning notice.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, when there is an arbitrary flowchart described later, in the flowchart, the plurality of processes in the arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

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Later, the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, but first, the basic embodiment which is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to approach the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to approach the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall, and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be openable and closable. The front door 23 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is mounted, and a front frame 23 m that can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. Further, the front frame 23m includes a transparent plate 23t having transparency, and the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front (player side) via the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 includes an upper plate 34 for storing the game ball and a handle 72k for launching the game ball onto the game board 1. The upper plate 34 is installed below the front door 23 and stores the game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right of the front door 23, and when the player operates the handle 72k, the game ball stored in the upper plate 34 is launched onto the game board 1.

Further, the front door 23 includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed in the upper left and upper right parts of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (Back Ground Music), sound effects, and the like. The frame lamp 53 is a left portion and a right portion of the front door 23 and is installed around the transparent plate 23t, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58k is installed above the front door 23. Further, the frame movable body 58k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. The movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

Further, the front door 23 includes a normal button 40 that can be operated by the player and a special button 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are composed of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a grip portion, and the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be capable of emitting light by the lamp. It is configured to be vibrable by a vibration motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 includes a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined emission color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be capable of emitting light by the lamp. At the same time, it is configured to be vibrable by a vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured to be composed of a cross key, a touch panel, or the like. ..

2. 2. Structure of the game board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1.

The game board 1 includes a game area 6 in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game nail (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (win or pass) is installed. The winning device includes a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first major winning opening 14, and a second major winning opening 15. Each of the winning devices is provided with a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of the game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed in the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter the ball. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive the jackpot determination described later. The first starting port 11 is configured so that the ease of entering the game ball is always unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 at the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter the ball. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, one) of gaming balls is paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination in the same manner as when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 11. Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening / closing member 12k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). By opening and closing the opening / closing member 12k using the opening / closing solenoid, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter into the second starting port 12, and a closed state. The second starting port 12 is set to either an open state (open state) in which the game ball can easily enter the ball.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that the game ball can pass through. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a collision determination described later. The pachinko game machine PY1 does not pay out the prize ball to the upper plate 34 even if the game ball passes through the gate 13.

The first large winning opening 14 is installed at the lower right of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the first large winning opening 14, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. The first grand prize opening 14 includes a first opening / closing door 14k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening / closing door 14k using an opening / closing solenoid, so that the game ball cannot enter the first large winning opening 14 (closed state) and the game ball enters. Set to either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible or the open state.

The second big winning opening 15 is installed at the lower right of the game area 6 and below the first big winning opening 14 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the second large winning opening 15, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls. The second prize opening 15 includes a second opening / closing door 15k that can be opened / closed and an opening / closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening / closing door 15k using an opening / closing solenoid, so that the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 15 (closed state) and the game ball enters. Set to either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible or the open state.

The general winning opening 10 is installed in the lower left and lower right of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 enters the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 5) of gaming balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 as prize balls.

In addition, an out opening 19 is installed at the bottom of the game area 6, and any of the general winning opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the first major winning opening 14, and the second major winning opening 15. The game ball that did not win the prize is discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through the out port 19.

Further, the game board 1 includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light in a predetermined light emitting color, and a board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. To do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1, and includes, for example, a display unit 50a composed of a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, and the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display unit 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display unit 50a. The on-board movable body 55k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. The movement of the movable body 55k on the board may be other than the vertical movement.

Further, the game board 1 is provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The indicators 8 are installed in the lower left portion of the game board 1, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a combination of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of a plurality of LEDs to enable the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special figures, variable display and stop display of normal figures, special drawing, which will be described later). The player is notified of the number of holds in FIG. 1, the number of holds in special figure 2, the number of holds in the normal figure, etc.).

3. 3. Basic game Next, the basic game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a special figure game and a normal figure game by using a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special figure game pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a prize is awarded to the first start port 11 of the game ball or the second start port 12 of the game ball, and the acquired right. The jackpot judgment is made based on. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the special figure according to the result of the jackpot determination. The mode of variable display of the special figure (also referred to as “variable display time”) differs depending on the type of fluctuation pattern described later.

The right to receive the jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the acquired random number value. The jackpot judgment is to determine whether or not to perform a jackpot game. When a jackpot game is performed, a jackpot is won, and when a small hit game is performed, a small hit is won, and either a jackpot game or a small hit game is performed. If it is not done, it will be lost.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a jackpot by winning a prize in the first starting port 11 of the gaming ball, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs variable display of the first special figure. The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs at the upper left of the indicators 8 blink. When the variable display time according to the type of the fluctuation pattern elapses, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the stop display of the first special figure in a manner showing the result of the jackpot determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, there are a mode of showing a big hit winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode of showing a small hit winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit). , There is an aspect showing a loss (for example, only the other LED in the upper left part is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when the jackpot determination is made by winning a prize in the second starting port 12 of the game ball. The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs at the lower left of the indicators 8 blink. When the variable display time according to the type of the fluctuation pattern elapses, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the stop display of the second special figure in a manner showing the result of the jackpot determination. As the mode of the stop display of the second special figure, a mode showing a big hit winning (for example, two LEDs on the lower left are lit) and a mode showing a small hit winning (for example, only one LED on the lower left is lit). , There is an aspect showing a loss (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 wins a prize in the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a look-ahead judgment, which will be described later, and reserves the right to receive the acquired jackpot judgment. Remember as. On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 wins a prize in the second starting port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a look-ahead judgment and stores the right to receive the acquired jackpot judgment as the special figure 2 hold. To do. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold (for example, special figure 1 hold is 4 and special figure 2 hold is 4). After the stop display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. When the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are stored at the same time, the jackpot determination for the special figure 2 hold may be prioritized, or the jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold may be performed. It may be performed with priority, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is memorized.

The look-ahead determination determines in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be performed (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot determination) before the jackpot determination is performed. If a jackpot game is performed, the pre-reading determination is performed. Pre-reading is won, and if no big hit game is played, pre-reading is not won. When a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns can be determined, the fluctuation pattern pre-determination for determining the determined fluctuation pattern in advance may be performed in the look-ahead determination.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold, the pachinko game machine PY1 notifies the player of the number. The special figure 1 hold number is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of the two LEDs in the upper middle of the display device 8, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", only one LED is turned on and the special figure 1 is held. When 1 hold number is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when special figure 1 hold number is "3", only one LED blinks, and when special figure 1 hold number is "4", only one LED blinks. Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the special figure 2 hold number is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower parts of the display device 8, and when the special figure 2 hold number is "1", only one LED lights up. When the special figure 2 hold number is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when the special figure 2 hold number is "3", only one LED blinks, and the special figure 2 hold number is "4". Occasionally, only two LEDs will flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stopping and displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in a mode indicating winning a jackpot. The jackpot game will be described in detail later, but is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened is performed a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 gives an opportunity for winning a game ball (a chance for a prize ball). The jackpot game ends when all of the multiple round games are performed.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a small hit game after stopping and displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in an embodiment indicating a small hit winning. The small hit game is a game in which the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), although the details will be described later. The small hit game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 gives an opportunity for winning a game ball (a chance for a prize ball).

3-2. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko / pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, and determines the hit based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a variable display of the normal drawing according to the result of the hit determination.

The hit determination is to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, the winning is won, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, the hit is lost.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a hit determination by winning a prize at the gate 13 of the gaming ball, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a variable display of the normal drawing. The variable display of the normal figure is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display device 8 blink. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the normal map, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the stop display of the normal map in a manner showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there are a mode of showing winning (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode of showing loss (for example, only one LED is lit).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores, when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal map, the right to receive the acquired hit determination as the normal map hold. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of holdings of normal drawings. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 makes a collision determination for holding the normal map after the stop display of the normal map is displayed.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 notifies the player of the number when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the holding of the normal drawing. The number of reserved figures is notified by lighting of a plurality of LEDs at the lower right of the display device 8, for example, when the number of reserved figures is "1", only one LED is lit and the number of reserved figures is "1". At the time of "2", only two LEDs are lit.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stopping and displaying the normal drawing in a mode indicating winning. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds), although the details will be described later. In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second starting port 12 gives an opportunity for a game ball to win a prize in the second starting port 12 (an opportunity for a prize ball, an opportunity for acquiring the right to receive a jackpot judgment). It is a game that is advantageous for those who play.

4. Game state Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (A). FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a gaming state that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base game state" (also referred to as a "normal game state") and a "low probability high state" except for the jackpot game state in which the jackpot game is performed. "Base game state" (also called "short-time game state"), "high probability low base game state" (also called "latent game state"), and "high probability high base game state" (also called "probability change game state") It is possible to take any one or a plurality of gaming states out of the four types of gaming states.

The “low-probability low-base gaming state” is a gaming state in the initial state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can reset the gaming state to the initial state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as “RAM clear switch”) (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23.

The "low-probability high-base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time saving end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of times of variable display of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base game state" may be taken even when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base game state". For a specific loss, the loss at the specific number of times when all the jackpot judgments of a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 900 times) are lost, and the specific ratio of the loss in the jackpot judgment (for example, 1/200). ) Loss and is included. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is set to the "low probability high base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has become a specific loss (after the stop display of the special figure). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until the predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied, as in the case of the "low-probability high-base game state" after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined latent probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined latent probability end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). It should be noted that even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability low base game state". good.

The "high-probability high-base game state" is a game state that may be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied. The predetermined probability change end condition includes that the jackpot game is performed and that the number of times of variable display of the special figure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It should be noted that even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15 during the big hit game, it becomes a "high probability high base game state". good.

The "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" belong to the normal probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit judgment is the normal probability (for example, 1/300), and the "high probability low base game state" The "state" and the "high-probability high-base game state" belong to a high-probability state (for example, 1/30) in which the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, the "high probability low base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" are more advantageous to the player than the "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" in terms of the jackpot winning probability. It can be said that it is in a gaming state.

Further, in the "low-probability low-base game state" and the "high-probability low-base game state", the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second starting port 12 (for example, it does not win or win in the hit determination). It belongs to the non-time saving state (a state in which it is difficult or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively short), and the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are in the second starting port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize (for example, a state in which a winning judgment is likely to be won or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (with respect to the ease of winning a game ball into the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" are "low probability low base". It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the "game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

In the non-time saving state, the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second starting port 12, so that the “low probability low base game state” and the “high probability low base game state” are the second starting port. It can be said that the game ball is easier to win in the first start port 11 than in 12, while the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is easier to win in the second start port 12, so that "low probability high base game" It can be said that the "state" and the "high-probability high-base game state" are game states in which the game ball is more likely to win a prize in the second start port 12 than in the first start port 11.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can change the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 23. The setting change switch is, for example, a DIP switch that can be switched to three stages of upper, middle, and lower stages. The setting change switch in the upper row is called "setting 1", the setting change switch in the middle row is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch in the lower row is called "setting 3". In "setting 1", the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (for example, 1/300), and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (for example, 1/30). Further, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) in which the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. It is a high fourth probability (eg 1/28). Further, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) in which the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. It has a high sixth probability (eg 1/26). The jackpot winning probability can be appropriately changed within a range in which the order of "setting 1" <"setting 2" <"setting 3" increases.

5. Big hit game Next, the big hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (A). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is any one of four types of jackpot games: "big hit game Wα", "big hit game Xα", "big hit game Yα", and "big hit game Zα". It is possible to play one or more types of jackpot games.

The "big hit game Wα" is a big hit game that becomes a "high probability high base game state" after that, and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Wα", a round game is performed any number of times, 2 to 10 times, depending on α.

The "big hit game Xα" is a big hit game that subsequently becomes a "low probability high base game state", and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Xα", the round game is performed any number of times, 2 to 10 times, depending on α.

The "big hit game Yα" is a big hit game that subsequently becomes a "high probability low base game state", and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Yα", a round game is performed any number of times, 2 to 10 times, depending on α.

The "big hit game Zα" is a big hit game that subsequently becomes a "low probability low base game state", and continues until the round game of α times is completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "big hit game Zα", a round game is performed any number of times, 2 to 10 times, depending on α.

In "Big hit game Wα", "Big hit game Xα", "Big hit game Yα" and "Big hit game Zα", only the first big winning opening 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big winning opening 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big winning opening 14 may be opened for some round games, and the remaining round games. The second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Both the round game in which the first prize opening 14 is opened and the round game in which the second prize opening 15 is opened are given an opportunity to win a prize ball (a prize ball opportunity). Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Yα" belong to the so-called probabilistic big hit game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "big hit game Xα" and "big hit game Zα" belong to the so-called probability state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. Usually belongs to the jackpot game. Therefore, it can be said that the "big hit game Wα" and the "big hit game Yα" are jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than the "big hit game Xα" and the "big hit game Zα" in terms of the subsequent jackpot winning probability, and the "big hit game". The jackpot game state in which either "Wα" or "big hit game Yα" is performed is a game state in which the player is more gamed than the jackpot game state in which either "big hit game Xα" or "big hit game Zα" is performed. It can be said that.

Further, "big hit game Wα" and "big hit game Xα" belong to so-called big hit games with electric support in which the game state is in a time-saving state, and "big hit game Yα" and "big hit game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric support non-big hit game. Therefore, the "big hit game Wα" and the "big hit game Xα" relate to the subsequent second starting port 12 (with respect to the ease of winning the game ball into the second starting port 12 thereafter), and the "big hit game Yα" and "big hit game Yα". It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game states in which either the “big hit game Wα” or the “big hit game Xα” is performed are the “big hit game Yα” and the “big hit game Zα”. It can be said that the game state is more game-playing for the player than the jackpot game state in which any of the above is performed.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4A is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a jackpot game in which only the first big winning opening 14 is open is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as “big hit OP”) is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the first large winning opening 14. When the first round game is completed, an interval between rounds (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the round IT ends, the second round game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) is completed, the jackpot ending (also referred to as “big hit ED”) is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. It should be noted that one or both of the jackpot OP and the jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small hit game Next, the small hit game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (B). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a small hit game as a game different from the big hit game. The small hit game is different from the big hit game in that the game state is not changed thereafter. For example, when the odor small hit game is performed in the "low probability low base game state", the "low probability low base game state" continues even after the small hit game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first large winning opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 in the small hit game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small hit game. Here, a small hit game in which only the first large winning opening 14 is open is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 4 (B), when the small hit game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the pre-opening interval (also referred to as “pre-opening IT”) is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first large winning opening 14 opens. The opening of the first large winning opening 14 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win the first large winning opening 14. When the opening of the first large winning opening 14 is completed, the post-opening interval (also referred to as “post-opening IT”) is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small hit game ends when the post-opening IT ends. It should be noted that one or both of the pre-opening IT and the post-opening IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the small hit game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 (B) and 4 (C). As shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big hit game and the small hit game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the big hit game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes according to the game state. For example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, only the first opening time (for example, 0.1 second) is the first. 2 While the starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 is opened for the second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. ..

FIG. 4C is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4C, when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display in the normal drawing, the second starting port 12 opens. The opening of the second starting port 12 is performed until a predetermined time (first opening time in the non-time saving state, second opening time in the time saving state) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 4). It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, the post-opening interval (also referred to as “post-opening IT”) is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

8. Production Next, the production performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set different production modes according to the gaming state. In each production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 includes various production devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body) included in the pachinko game machine PY1. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.) can be used to perform the following effects.

8-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described with reference to FIG. The production mode is a division of production (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as the effect modes.

In the customer waiting effect mode, the stop display of the special figure is performed in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". This is an effect mode that may be set when the special figure is not displayed (when the variable display of the special figure is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for the variable display of the special figure. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is set. As shown in FIG. 5A, the customer waiting effect is an effect in which the customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sets the settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 as shown in FIG. 5A-2 when, for example, the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demo video G100 is being displayed. The setting screen G101 for performing the operation may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. The settings related to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also referred to as “light amount setting”), the frequency setting of the effect to be executed (also referred to as “effect setting”), and the like.

The normal effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “low probability low base game state” or the “high probability low base game state”. In the normal production mode, the player is suggested to be in a non-time saving state. In the normal effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 of a background representing a mountain landscape on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-1). The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “high probability high base game state”. In the probabilistic effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probability variation effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, the probability variation background image G103 of the background representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-2). The background displayed in the probabilistic effect mode is not limited to the probabilistic background image G103, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that may be set over the variable display of the special figure once or a plurality of times in the “low probability high base game state”. In the time saving effect mode, the player is suggested to be in the normal probability state and the time saving state. In the time saving effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time saving background image G104 of a background representing the sky on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-3). The background displayed in the time saving effect mode is not limited to the time saving background image G104, and a plurality of types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode set in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot production mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. In the jackpot production mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game, right-handed to encourage "right-handed", as shown in FIG. 5 (C-1), at the start of the jackpot game. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display unit 50a. The display of these images is called "opening effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 or the like indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-2), and is subsequently high. When the probability state is reached, the promotion image G110 suggesting that the probability state is reached is displayed on the display unit 50a. The display of these images is called "round effect".

Further, in the jackpot effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has an ending image G111, which suggests an effect mode set after the jackpot effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-3), at the end of the jackpot game. The display unit 50a displays the total prize ball number image G112 or the like suggesting the total prize ball number paid out. The display of these images is called "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment, five types of production modes, a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode, are set, but the types of the effect modes are appropriately set. May be changed or added.

8-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also referred to as “variation effect”) will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The special figure variation effect is an effect for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the special figure variation effect using the effect symbol in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6A, the effect symbol is composed of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 variablely displays the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variation background image G103, and time-saving background image G104) in the special figure variation effect. In addition, "↓" in the figure indicates that the effect symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are each composed of, for example, numerical symbols "1" to "9", and in the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the effect symbols are accompanied by the start of the variable display of the special symbol. EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 fluctuate, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the jackpot determination is suggested by the mode of the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

8-2-1. The normal fluctuation pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation production. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special symbol has been started.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in the normal variation as shown in FIG. 6B. Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 loses without generating reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 6 (C-1), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different from each other. After the stop, as shown in 6 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a loss (so-called loose stitches). The mode suggesting a loss is a mode in which the left and right production symbols are not the same, such as "1.1.2" and "2.4.6". On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 6 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 have the same mode (so-called reach eyes). Stop display and establish reach. The stop order of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach after the reach is established. The N reach is, for example, a reach effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerates, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

In N reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 gradually decelerates the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 as shown in FIG. 7 (A). Then, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is lost in N reach, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped, and the effect symbol EZ1 is in a mode suggesting reach loss (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. The mode suggesting reach loss is a mode in which the left and right effect symbols are the same and the inside symbol is different from the left and right effect symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when it is developed into SP reach after N reach. The content of the N reach effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between the main character and an enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is likely to be performed.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SP title image G1 indicating the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8 (A). In the SP title image G1, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!" Is also a character image. After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the hero character image G200 representing the hero character and the enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the hero character and the enemy. A moving image in which the character battles is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a big hit with SP reach, as shown in FIG. 8 (C-1), the main character character enters the battle as suggested by the big hit. In addition to displaying the appearance of being happy to win, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses in SP reach, as shown in FIG. 8 (C-2), the enemy character is happy to win the battle as suggested by the loss. In addition to displaying, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting reach loss. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when it is developed into SPSP reach after this SP reach. The content of the SP reach effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SPSP reach after SP reach. The SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between the main character and a strong enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is likely to be performed.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SPSP title image G2 indicating the start of the SPSP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 9A. The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a character image of "Destroy the enemy B!". After that, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the main character image G200 representing the main character and the strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character and the strong enemy. A moving image in which the character battles is displayed on the display unit 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a big hit with SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-1), the main character character enters the battle as suggested by the big hit. In addition to displaying the appearance of being happy to win, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big hit (so-called doublet). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the SPSP reach is lost, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), as shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), the strong enemy character is happy to win the battle as suggested by the loss. In addition to displaying, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting reach loss. The content of the SPSP reach effect can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop in a manner indicating a jackpot (also referred to as “big hit expectation”) will be described. The jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, and when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the execution probability of SP reach is set. Is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, while when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the jackpot expectation for SP reach is set to the jackpot expectation for N reach. Can be higher than.

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, and when the result of the jackpot judgment is set to 100% when the jackpot is won, the SPSP reach If the execution probability is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is lost, and set to 100% when the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, the jackpot expectation for SPSP reach is set to the jackpot for SP reach. It can be higher than expected. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination for the executable effect, the jackpot expectation degree for the effect can be determined.

8-3. The hold icon and the icon pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold is stored. The hold icon HA is, for example, an icon image of “◯”. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display unit 50a during the variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, an icon image of “◯” which is the same as the hold icon HA.

A hold icon display area 50d is installed below the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the hold 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. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the hold icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1 are displayed. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2. In the hold icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is displayed. It may be done. Further, the number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed.

Further, the icon display area 50e is installed in the lower part of the display unit 50a and in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of the icon display area 50e including one display area. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

8-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect in response to a game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect is, for example, an effect in which the hold icon HA is displayed in the hold icon display area 50d, and functions as an effect for notifying the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the special figure is not variablely displayed, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "0" and the game ball wins the first starting port 11, as shown in FIG. 10 (B). The icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win a prize in the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure, as shown in FIG. 10C, the first of the hold icon display areas 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is “2”. Further, when the pachinko game machine PY1 starts the variable display of a new special figure when the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, the figure is shown. As shown in 10 (D), the hold icon HA of the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon display area 50d is displayed as the icon TA. 2 The hold icon HA of the display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, and the player is notified that the number of holds in the special figure 1 is “1”.

8-4. Notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing in the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect in which the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable body on the board 55k, the movable frame body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc. are used, and the jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being affected.

8-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using a board movable body 55k or a frame movable body 58k as a notice effect. The movable body effect is, for example, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k operate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a movable body effect at an arbitrary timing in the special figure variation effect (for example, a timing of developing from N reach to SP reach). Here, a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k will be illustrated. As shown in FIG. 11A, the movable body effect is an effect in which the movable body 55k on the board moves onto the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in a space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k of the display unit 50a in the movable body production. After the movable body effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, the on-board movable body 55k returns to the normal standby state (initial position), and the effect develops. FIG. 11B shows a case where SPSP reach is developed. The movement of the movable body 55k on the board in the movable body effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41 as a notice effect. The operation effect is, for example, an effect in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an operation effect at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation effect. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 will be illustrated. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates a period during which the normal button 40 pressing operation is valid (referred to as “button operation valid period”) in the operation effect, and as the button operation valid period occurs, FIG. 12 (A) shows. As shown, an effect that encourages the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as "button operation promotion effect") is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, the button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 is a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing an operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the normal button 40. It is composed of an image G32 (here, a character image of "press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown in the figure after the button operation valid period elapses in response to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period or after the normal button 40 is not operated during the button operation valid period. As shown in 12 (B), the button operation promotion effect is ended, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12B shows a case where a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k operates is performed as an operation result effect. It should be noted that the production content of the operation effect can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Look-ahead effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a look-ahead effect based on a look-ahead determination as a notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the hold icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination in advance.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold. Here, a look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is illustrated. When the pachinko game machine PY1 enters the first starting port 11 and stores the special figure 1 hold, the pachinko game machine PY1 is shown in FIG. 10 (C) based on the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold. In the hold icon display area 50d, the icon image of "☆" is displayed instead of the place where the icon image of "○" is usually displayed as the hold icon HA. The content of the look-ahead effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a main control unit 100 that controls the game and an effect control unit 120 that executes the effect. The main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the effect control unit 120 mainly executes the effect according to the instructions of the main control unit 100.

9-1. Main control unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 is configured to include, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special figure game, normal figure game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a game input unit 101a, a game output unit 101b, and a game storage unit 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided in the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first large winning opening 14, second large winning opening 15, general winning opening 10, etc.). Enter the winning information of the game ball from, the operation information of the initialization switch, the operation information of the setting change switch, and so on. The game output unit 101b outputs the effect data and the effect command generated in response to the control of the game to the outside of the effect control unit 120 and the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory), a table for selecting game contents, and game data generated according to the control of the game (Special Figure 1 Hold). , Special figure 2 hold, normal figure hold, etc.) are memorized.

The various games are mainly controlled based on the winning information and the operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games by using the table and game data stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2. The table game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections in controlling the game. At the time of selection, the table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation pattern determination table The variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. When the game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern determination table 103a1 is referred to to select the type of the variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, the number of reserved special figures, and the like. The reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach effect (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach effect is to be performed, it is assumed that there is reach. , If the reach production is not performed, there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 may select any one of seven types of fluctuation patterns, "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022", as the fluctuation pattern. It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected fluctuation pattern. The type of fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each fluctuation pattern will be described. As described above, during the variable display of the special figure, the special figure variation effect is performed. In the special figure variation effect, an effect flow composed of one or more effects is executed, and each variation pattern is associated with the variable display time of the special figure and the effect flow executed in the special figure variation effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, in "THP001" and "THP011", the variable display time of the special figure is 120,000 ms, and "normal variation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "SP reach"-> " Corresponding to the production flow composed of "SPSP reach", "THP002" and "THP012" have a variable display time of 100,000 ms for the special figure, and "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach"-> "N reach". Corresponding to the production flow composed of "SP reach", "THP013" has a variable display time of 20000 ms and is composed of "normal fluctuation"-> "reach"-> "N reach". "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow in which the variable display time of the special figure is 13000 ms or 2000 ms and is composed only of "normal variation". As described above, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed by the special figure variation effect are different depending on the type of the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP001" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the production flow is "SP reach", so "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Further, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP012" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "SP reach", so "THP012" is referred to as "SP loss fluctuation". Further, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". Further, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "normal fluctuation". Therefore, "THP021" and "THP022" are referred to as "normal loss fluctuation". .. The selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-2-2. Look-ahead determination table The look-ahead determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The look-ahead determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of look-ahead pattern. When the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the look-ahead determination table 103b1 and selects the type of the look-ahead pattern. The figure shown in FIG. 15 is a look-ahead determination table 103b1.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 101 selects a look-ahead pattern type based on a game state, a start port type, a look-ahead determination result, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of three types of look-ahead patterns, "SHP001" to "SHP003", as the look-ahead pattern. The type of look-ahead pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a look-ahead winning, "SHP001" is referred to as a "big hit look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is not a pre-reading winning, and the result of the variation pattern pre-determination is a variation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. It is called "reach loss look-ahead pattern". Further, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the look-ahead determination is a non-winning look-ahead, and the result of the variation pattern pre-determination is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"). It is called "normal loss look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. The symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure. When the jackpot determination is performed, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure. The figure shown in FIG. 16 is a symbol determination table 103c1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of the stop symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure based on the type of the starting port, the result of the jackpot determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 has, as the types of stop symbols, "big hit Wα symbol", "big hit Xα symbol", "big hit Yα symbol", "big hit Zα symbol", "small hit symbol", "missing A symbol", and " It is possible to select any one of the seven types of stop symbols of "Loss B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 displays the stop of the first special figure or the second special figure in an manner according to the selected stop symbol. The type of stop symbol can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As described above, after the stop display of the special figure, there are times when a big hit game is performed, when a small hit game is performed, when the time is shortened, and when nothing is performed and the game is lost. .. There are four types of jackpot games ("big hit game Wα", "big hit game Xα", "big hit game Yα", "big hit game Zα"), one type of small hit game, and two types of loss. Although there is (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss), each stop symbol is associated with the type of the big hit game, the type of the small hit game, and the type of the loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the "big hit Wα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game Wα", the "big hit Xα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game Xα", and the "big hit Yα symbol" is associated with the "big hit game". "Yα" is associated, "big hit Zα symbol" is associated with "big hit game Zα", "small hit symbol" is associated with small hit game, and "missing A symbol" is simply lost. Is associated with, and the "missing B symbol" is associated with the time saving state. In this way, the type of the big hit game to be executed, the type of the small hit game, and the type of loss (whether or not to shorten the time) are different depending on the type of the stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101. ..

Since the "big hit Wα symbol" and the "big hit Yα symbol" are selected when a jackpot game that becomes a high probability state is performed after that, the "big hit Wα symbol" and the "big hit Yα symbol" are referred to as "probability variation symbols". There is. Further, since the "big hit Xα symbol" and the "big hit Zα symbol" are determined when the jackpot game that becomes the normal probability state is performed after that, the "big hit Xα symbol" and the "big hit Zα symbol" are referred to as "normal symbols". There is that. Further, since the "lost A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "lost A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal lost symbol". Further, since the "missing B symbol" is determined in the case of a specific loss in which the time is shortened after that, the "missing B symbol" may be referred to as a "missing time saving symbol". The selection ratio of the stop symbols can be appropriately set in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output the effect command generated in response to the control of the game to the effect control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate the commands shown below.

9-3-1. Winning command The winning command is sent to various winning devices of the game ball (1st starting port 11, 2nd starting port 12, gate 13, 1st big winning opening 14, 2nd big winning opening 15, general winning opening 10, etc.). Generated in connection with winning. As winning commands, a first starting port command generated when the game ball wins the first starting port 11, a second starting port command generated when the game ball wins the second starting port 12, and a game ball. The gate command generated by passing through the gate 13, the first big winning opening command generated by the game ball winning the first big winning opening 14, and the game ball winning the second big winning opening 15. There are a first large winning opening command generated by the above, a general winning opening command generated when a game ball wins a general winning opening 10, and the like.

9-3-2. Special figure command The special figure command is generated in relation to the operation of the first special figure and the second special figure. As special figure commands, a special figure variation pattern command generated by determining a special figure variation pattern, a special figure stop symbol command generated by determining a special figure stop symbol, and a variable display of a special figure. There are a special figure start command generated by the start of the special figure, a special figure confirmation command generated by the stop display of the special figure, and the like.

9-3-3. Fuzu command The Fuzu command is generated in relation to the operation of the Fuzu. The normal map command includes a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, and a normal map confirmation command generated by the stop display of the normal map.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated as a hold command in connection with the increase / decrease in the number of holds for special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold, and normal figure hold, and is generated as a hold command by increasing the number of special figure 1 hold. Hold increase command, special figure 1 hold decrease command generated by the decrease of the number of holds, special figure 2 hold increase command generated by the increase of the number of holds, special figure 2 generated by the decrease of the number of holds There are special figure 2 hold decrease command, normal figure hold increase command generated by increasing the number of normal figure hold, and normal figure hold decrease command generated by decreasing the number of normal figure hold.

9-3-5. Jackpot game command The jackpot game command is generated in connection with the operation of the jackpot game. The jackpot game commands include OP commands generated by the start of OP, round commands generated by the start of each round game, and ED commands generated by the start of ED.

9-3-6. Small hit game command The small hit game command is generated in relation to the operation of the small hit game. The small hit game command includes a pre-opening IT command generated by starting pre-opening IT, a post-opening IT command generated by starting post-opening IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary game commands Auxiliary game commands are generated in connection with the operation of an auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by the start of the small hit game.

9-3-8. Game state commands Game state commands are generated in relation to the current game state. As game state commands, a normal probability command generated when the game state is in the normal probability state, a high probability command generated when the game state is in the high probability state, and generated when the game state is in the non-time saving state. There are non-time saving commands that are executed, time saving commands that are generated when the gaming state is in the time saving state, and jackpot commands that are generated when the gaming state is in the jackpot gaming state.

9-4. Production control unit The production control unit 120 includes a production control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to include, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure variation effect, hold effect, notice effect, etc.). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 includes an effect input unit 121a and an effect storage unit 121b. The effect input unit 121a inputs the effect command output from the main control unit 100, the operation information of the normal button 40, the operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or RAM, and stores a table for selecting a notice effect, etc., an effect data generated in response to the execution of the effect, and the like.

The various effects are mainly executed based on the effect commands and operation information input by the effect input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes various effects by referring to the table and the effect data stored in the effect storage unit 121b.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 27. Unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-mentioned basic embodiment is also applied to the first embodiment.

First, a look-ahead pattern that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the look-ahead A determination table 103b2 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 can select a look-ahead pattern by using the look-ahead A determination table 103b2.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the contents of the look-ahead A determination table 103b2. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of the look-ahead pattern based on the look-ahead determination result (including the variation pattern advance determination result) regardless of the current game state and the type of the start port. As shown in FIG. 18, there are six types of look-ahead patterns: "SHP001A1", "SHP001A2", "SHP002A1", "SHP002A2", "SHP002A3", and "SHP003A".

Specifically, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "pre-reading winning", the look-ahead pattern of "SHP001A1" is selected if the result of the fluctuation pattern pre-judgment is "THP001", and if it is "THP002", "SHP001A2". The look-ahead pattern is selected. In addition, "SHP001A1" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot look-ahead pattern", and "SHP001A2" is referred to as "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern".

If the result of the look-ahead determination is "non-winning look-ahead", the look-ahead pattern of "SHP002A1" is selected if the result of the fluctuation pattern pre-judgment is "THP011", and if it is "THP012", the look-ahead pattern of "SHP002A2" The look-ahead pattern is selected, if it is "THP013", the look-ahead pattern of "SHP002A3" is selected, and if it is "THP021" or "THP022", the look-ahead pattern of "SHP003A" is selected. In addition, "SHP002A1" is called "SPSP reach loss look-ahead pattern", "SHP002A2" is called "SP reach loss look-ahead pattern", "SHP002A3" is called "N reach loss look-ahead pattern", and "SHP003A" is called "normal loss look-ahead pattern". ".

In the first embodiment, the look-ahead A determination table 103b2 shown in FIG. 18 is used, but the look-ahead A determination table 103b2 and the look-ahead determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 16 may be used in combination.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the hold icon HA that can be displayed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in the hold effect will be described. As described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 can display the hold icon HA in the hold icon display area 50d in response to the special figure 1 hold being stored in the hold effect (see FIG. 10). The effect control microcomputer 121 can display the hold icon HA with reference to the look-ahead pattern selected by the look-ahead A determination table 103b2. As the display mode of the hold icon HA, there are nine types of display modes of icons A to I.

As shown in FIG. 19A, icon A, icon B, and icon C all consist only of images in the shape of the sun. Icon A displays a sun-shaped image in yellow, icon B displays a sun-shaped image in blue, and icon C displays a sun-shaped image in red.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, the icon D, the icon E, and the icon F all include an image in the shape of an umbrella. The icon D consists only of an image in the shape of an umbrella, and the image in the shape of an umbrella is displayed in white. The icon E is composed of an umbrella-shaped image and a boots image G300 representing boots, the umbrella-shaped image is displayed in white, and the boots image G300 is displayed in black. The icon F is composed of an umbrella-shaped image and an umbrella-shaped image G301, and the umbrella-shaped image is displayed in white, and the umbrella-shaped image G301 is displayed in yellow.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, the icon G, the icon H, and the icon I all include an image in the shape of a cloud. The icon G is composed of only a cloud-shaped image, and the cloud-shaped image is displayed in gray. The icon H is composed of a cloud-shaped image and a character image G302a of "heat", the cloud-shaped image is displayed in gray, and the character image G302a of "heat" is displayed in red. The icon I is composed of a cloud-shaped image and a character image G302a of "extreme heat", the cloud-shaped image is displayed in gray, and the character image G302b of "extreme heat" is displayed in red.

Normally, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays the hold icon HA of any of the icons A, icon D, and icon G in the hold icon display area 50d, and holds the hold icon when executing the "hold icon change notice" described later. The display mode of the icon HA is changed and displayed in the hold icon display area 50d.

Next, a look-ahead effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the look-ahead pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following look-ahead effect in the hold effect.

A. Hold icon change notice The "hold icon change notice" is an effect that may be performed when the hold icon HA is displayed, and is a notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold icon HA. The "hold icon change notice" is more likely to be performed when the pre-reading judgment result is "pre-reading non-winning" than when it is "pre-reading winning", so there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. It functions as a production that suggests. In addition, the "hold icon change notice" is performed when the look-ahead pattern is "SPSP jackpot look-ahead pattern" or "SPSP reach loss look-ahead pattern" rather than when the look-ahead pattern is "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern" or "SP reach loss look-ahead pattern". Since it is easy, it also functions as a production suggesting that there is a high possibility that it will develop into "SPSP reach".

B. Hold icon change fan notice "Hold icon change fan notice" is an effect that may be performed when the hold icon HA is displayed, and the main character is trying to change the display mode of the hold icon HA. Is. As for the "holding icon change notice", since the "holding icon change notification" may be performed after that, the effect suggesting that the "holding icon change notice" may be performed, or the holding icon HA It functions as an effect suggesting that the display mode may change.

Next, the "hold icon change notice" will be specifically described. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the look-ahead pattern is "SPSP jackpot look-ahead pattern", "SPSP reach loss look-ahead pattern", "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern", and "SP reach loss look-ahead pattern". "Hold icon change notice" can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 20, the effect storage unit 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1 to select whether or not to execute the "hold icon change notice" and the type of change pattern when the "hold icon change notice" is executed. It is possible. There are six types of change patterns, change pattern A to change pattern F.

The change pattern A is a change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon A to the icon B. The change pattern B is a change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon A to the icon C. The change pattern C is a change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon D to the icon E. The change pattern D is a change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon D to the icon F. The change pattern E is a change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon G to the icon H. The change pattern F is a change pattern in which the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon G to the icon I.

FIG. 21A is a diagram showing the contents of the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1. The effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of the look-ahead pattern and selects whether or not to execute the "hold icon change notice" and the type of the change pattern when the "hold icon change notice" is executed.

Specifically, when the look-ahead pattern is the "SPSP jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001A1), the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A is 10%, and the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern B is. 20%, change pattern C "hold icon change notice" execution 5%, change pattern D "hold icon change notice" execution 15%, change pattern E "hold icon change notice" execution 5% , Execution of "hold icon change notice" of change pattern F is selected at a rate of 15%, and non-execution of "hold icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 30%.

When the look-ahead pattern is the "SPSP reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002A1), the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A is 5%, and the execution of the change pattern B "hold icon change notice" is 5%. Change pattern C "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern D "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern E "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern Execution of "Hold icon change notice" of F is selected at a rate of 5%, and non-execution of "Hold icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 70%.

When the look-ahead pattern is the "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001A2), the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A is 10%, and the execution of the change pattern B "hold icon change notice" is 20%. Change pattern C "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern D "hold icon change notice" is executed 10%, change pattern E "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern The execution of the "hold icon change notice" of F is selected at a rate of 10%, and the non-execution of the "hold icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 40%.

When the look-ahead pattern is the "SP reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002A2), the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A is 5%, and the execution of the change pattern B "hold icon change notice" is 5%. Change pattern C "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern D "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern E "hold icon change notice" is executed 5%, change pattern Execution of "Hold icon change notice" of F is selected at a rate of 5%, and non-execution of "Hold icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 70%.

That is, when the look-ahead pattern that is "look-ahead winning" is selected in the look-ahead determination, the change pattern A is more than the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern C, change pattern D, change pattern E, or change pattern F. Alternatively, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern B is set so as to be easier to select, and the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A or the change pattern B is the change pattern C or the change pattern. It functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "hold icon change notice" of D, change pattern E or change pattern F.

In addition, when the pre-reading pattern that is "pre-reading winning" is selected in the pre-reading judgment, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern B is selected rather than the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A. It is set so that it is easy to play, and the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern B is a production suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A. Function.

Further, when the pre-reading pattern that is "pre-reading winning" is selected in the pre-reading judgment, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern D is selected rather than the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern C. It is set so that it is easy to play, and the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern D is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern C. Function.

Further, when the pre-reading pattern that is "pre-reading winning" is selected in the pre-reading determination, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern F is selected rather than the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern E. It is set so that it is easy to play, and the "holding icon change notice" of the change pattern F is more likely to be a jackpot game than the "holding icon change notice" of the change pattern E. Function.

Further, in the pre-judgment of the variation pattern of the look-ahead determination, the look-ahead pattern corresponding to the variation pattern including the "SPSP reach" was selected rather than the case where the look-ahead pattern corresponding to the variation pattern not including the "SPSP reach" was selected. In the case, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" is set so as to be easily selected, and the "hold icon change notice" functions as an effect suggesting that the "SPSP reach" is likely to develop.

The selection ratio shown by the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1 shown in FIG. 21 (A) can be changed as appropriate.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "hold icon change notice", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "hold icon change notice" in the change pattern selected by the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1 in the hold effect.

22 (A) to 22 (L) are diagrams showing how the “hold icon change notice” is performed. Here, a case where the hold icon HA corresponding to the number of holds in Special Figure 1 “3” is displayed in the hold icon display area 50d is illustrated. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 during the variable display of the special figure and the number of the special figure 1 hold becomes "3", the hold icon HA is displayed in the third display area 50d3.

At this time, when either the change pattern A or the change pattern B is selected by the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1, the icon A of the image in the shape of the sun is displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (A). Will be done. After that, when the variable display of the special figure ends and the variable display of the next special figure starts, the icon A moves to the second display area 50d2 as shown in FIG. 22 (B). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the icon A moves to the second display area 50d2, the “holding icon change notice” of the change pattern A or the change pattern B is performed. The "hold icon change notice" may be given before the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A or change pattern B is given, but the details of the "hold icon change notice" will be described later. ..

In the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern A, as shown in FIG. 22C, the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon A to the icon B, while in the change pattern B "hold icon change notice". , As shown in FIG. 22D, the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from icon A to icon C. At this time, the effect image G400a suggesting that the display mode of the hold icon HA has changed is displayed in the vicinity of the second display area 50d2, and the sound effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold icon HA has changed is emitted from the speaker 52. It is output. That is, regardless of whether the icon A changes to the icon B or the icon A changes to the icon C, the shape of the image of the sun does not change, and only the display color of the image of the sun changes.

When either the change pattern C or the change pattern D is selected by the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1, the icon D of the image in the shape of an umbrella is displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (E). To. After that, when the variable display of the special figure ends and the variable display of the next special figure starts, the icon D moves to the second display area 50d2 as shown in FIG. 22 (F). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the icon D moves to the second display area 50d2, the "holding icon change notice" of the change pattern C or the change pattern D is performed. In addition, even before the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern C or the change pattern D is performed, the "hold icon change fanning notice" may be performed.

In the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern C, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon D to the icon E, while in the change pattern D "hold icon change notice". , As shown in FIG. 22 (H), the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from icon D to icon F. At this time, the effect image G400a suggesting that the display mode of the hold icon HA has changed is displayed in the vicinity of the second display area 50d2, and the sound effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold icon HA has changed is emitted from the speaker 52. It is output. That is, regardless of whether the icon D changes to the icon E or the icon D changes to the icon F, the shape and display color of the umbrella image do not change, and the boots image G300 or the feather image G301 becomes the image of the umbrella. Will be added.

When either the change pattern E or the change pattern F is selected by the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1, the icon G of the cloud-shaped image is displayed as shown in FIG. 22 (I). To. After that, when the variable display of the special figure ends and the variable display of the next special figure starts, the icon G moves to the second display area 50d2 as shown in FIG. 22 (J). Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses after the icon G moves to the second display area 50d2, the "holding icon change notice" of the change pattern E or the change pattern F is performed. It should be noted that the "hold icon change notice" may be given before the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern E or change pattern F is given.

In the "hold icon change notice" of the change pattern E, as shown in FIG. 22 (K), the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from the icon G to the icon H, while in the change pattern F "hold icon change notice". , As shown in FIG. 22 (L), the display mode of the hold icon HA changes from icon G to icon I. At this time, the effect image G400a suggesting that the display mode of the hold icon HA has changed is displayed in the vicinity of the second display area 50d2, and the sound effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold icon HA has changed is emitted from the speaker 52. It is output. That is, regardless of whether the icon G changes to the icon H or the icon G changes to the icon I, the shape and display color of the cloud image do not change, and the character image G302a or "extreme heat" of "heat" does not change. The character image G302b is added to the cloud image.

Further, when non-execution of the "hold icon change notice" is selected by the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1, any of the icon A, the icon D, and the icon G is displayed. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 121 randomly selects which icon is to be displayed.

The hold icon HA displayed in the hold icon display area 50d is not limited to the presence or absence of the "hold icon change notice", even after the jackpot determination is made for the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon HA. , The icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e.

Next, the "holding icon change notice" will be specifically described. In the effect control microcomputer 121, the look-ahead pattern is "SPSP jackpot look-ahead pattern", "SPSP reach loss look-ahead pattern", "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern", and "SP reach loss look-ahead pattern". It is possible to execute "hold icon change notice".

As shown in FIG. 20, the effect storage unit 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2 to determine whether or not to execute the "hold icon change fanning notice" and the type of effect pattern when executing the "holding icon change fanning notice". , Can be selected. There are two types of effect patterns, effect pattern A and effect pattern B.

The effect pattern A is an effect pattern suggesting the success of the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA, and the effect pattern B is an effect pattern suggesting the failure of the change in the display mode of the hold icon HA.

FIG. 21B is a diagram showing the contents of the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2. The effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of the look-ahead pattern and the selection result by the hold icon change notice selection table 123a1, and executes "hold icon change notice" and "hold icon change notice". Select the type of production pattern to be used.

Specifically, when the look-ahead pattern is the "SPSP jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001A1) and the "hold icon change notice" is executed, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the effect pattern A is 50% and "hold". The non-execution of the "icon change fanning notice" is selected at a rate of 50%, and the execution of the "holding icon change fanning notice" of the effect pattern B is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is "SPSP jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001A1) and "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the execution of "hold icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern B is 20%, and "hold icon change". The non-execution of the "notice of fanning" is selected at a rate of 80%, and the execution of the "notice of changing the holding icon" of the effect pattern A is not selected.

Further, when the look-ahead pattern is the "SPSP reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002A1) and the "hold icon change notice" is executed, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the effect pattern A is 50%, and the "hold icon change notice" is executed. Non-execution of "notice" is selected at a rate of 50%, and execution of "holding icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern B is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is "SPSP reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002A1) and "hold icon change notice" is not executed, execution of "hold icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern B is 5%, and "hold icon change". The non-execution of the "fan notice" is selected at a rate of 95%, and the execution of the "hold icon change fan notice" of the effect pattern A is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001A2) and the "hold icon change notice" is executed, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the effect pattern A is 15%, and the "hold icon change notice" is executed. Non-execution of "notice" is selected at a rate of 85%, and execution of "holding icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern B is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is "SP jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001A2) and "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the execution of "hold icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern B is 15%, and "hold icon change". The non-execution of the "fan notice" is selected at a rate of 85%, and the execution of the "hold icon change fan notice" of the effect pattern A is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is "SP reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002A2) and the "hold icon change notice" is executed, the execution of the "hold icon change notice" of the effect pattern A is 15%, and the "hold icon change notice" is executed. Non-execution of "notice" is selected at a rate of 85%, and execution of "holding icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern B is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is "SP reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002A2) and "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the execution of "hold icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern B is 30%, and "hold icon change". The non-execution of the "notice of fanning" is selected at a rate of 70%, and the execution of the "notice of changing the holding icon" of the effect pattern A is not selected.

That is, the variation pattern of the look-ahead determination corresponds to the variation pattern including "SPSP reach" in the variation pattern advance determination of the look-ahead determination, rather than the case where the look-ahead pattern corresponding to the variation pattern not including "SPSP reach" is selected in the advance determination of the variation pattern of the look-ahead determination. It is set so that the execution of the "hold icon change fan notice" of the effect pattern A is more easily selected when the pre-reading pattern is selected, and the "hold icon change fan notice" of the effect pattern A is set. It functions as a production that suggests that it is easy to develop into "SPSP reach".

Further, in the pre-judgment of the variation pattern of the look-ahead determination, the look-ahead pattern corresponding to the variation pattern not including the "SPSP reach" was selected rather than the case where the look-ahead pattern corresponding to the variation pattern including the "SPSP reach" was selected. In the case, it is set so that the execution of the "hold icon change fanning notice" of the production pattern B is more easily selected, and the "holding icon change fanning notice" of the production pattern B has evolved into "SPSP reach". It functions as a production that suggests that it is difficult.

It should be noted that the selection ratio shown by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2 shown in FIG. 21B can be appropriately changed.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "hold icon change fanning notice", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "hold icon change fanning notice" in the hold effect with the effect pattern selected by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2.

23 (A) to 23 (I) are diagrams showing how the “holding icon change fanning notice” is performed. Here, an example will be illustrated in which a "holding icon change fanning notice" is given to the holding icon HA corresponding to the number of holdings in Special Figure 1 being "2". When the hold icon HA moves on the hold icon display area 50d due to the start of the variable display of the new special figure, the "hold icon change notice" is performed.

In the "hold icon change notice" in which the hold icon HA is the icon A, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the main character image G200 representing the main character is displayed at the upper part of the hold icon display area 50d, and the main character is an icon. A video showing an attempt to kick is displayed. At this time, when the effect pattern A is selected by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2, the icon A changes to the icon B or the icon C (here, the icon B) as shown in FIG. 23 (B). At the same time, the state in which the main character is pleased is displayed at the upper part of the hold icon display area 50d. On the other hand, when the effect pattern B is selected by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 23C, the hold icon shows that the main character is sad without changing the icon A. It is displayed at the top of the display area 50d.

Further, in the "holding icon change fanning notice" in which the holding icon HA is the icon D, the main character image G200 is displayed at the upper part of the holding icon display area 50d, and the main character is changed to the icon D, as shown in FIG. 23 (D). The video you are trying to kick is displayed. At this time, when the effect pattern A is selected by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2, the icon D changes to the icon E or the icon F (here, the icon E) as shown in FIG. 23 (E). At the same time, the state in which the main character is pleased is displayed at the upper part of the hold icon display area 50d. On the other hand, when the effect pattern B is selected by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 23 (F), the hold icon shows that the main character is sad without changing the icon D. It is displayed at the top of the display area 50d.

Further, in the "holding icon change fanning notice" in which the holding icon HA is the icon G, the main character image G200 is displayed at the upper part of the holding icon display area 50d, and the main character is changed to the icon G, as shown in FIG. 23 (G). The video you are trying to kick is displayed. At this time, when the effect pattern A is selected by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2, the icon G changes to the icon H or the icon I (here, the icon H) as shown in FIG. 23 (H). At the same time, the state in which the main character is pleased is displayed at the upper part of the hold icon display area 50d. On the other hand, when the effect pattern B is selected by the hold icon change fanning notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 23 (I), the hold icon shows that the main character is sad without changing the icon G. It is displayed at the top of the display area 50d.

Next, the icon TA that can be displayed by the effect control microcomputer 121 in the hold effect will be described. As described above, the effect control microcomputer 121 can display the icon TA in the icon display area 50e in response to the jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold in the hold effect (see FIG. 10). The effect control microcomputer 121 can display the icon TA by referring to the fluctuation pattern and the display mode of the hold icon HA. The display mode of the icon TA is the same as the display mode of the hold icon HA, and there are nine types of display modes of icons A to I (see FIG. 19).

The effect control microcomputer 121 displays the hold icon HA displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d as the icon A in the icon display area 50e as it is, and "notice the icon change" described later. Is executed, the display mode of the icon is changed and the icon is displayed in the icon display area 50e.

Next, the special figure variation effect that can be executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the following effects in the special figure variation effect.

C. Normal fluctuation "Normal fluctuation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of a special figure, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation effect, it functions as an effect suggesting that the special figure variation effect has been started.

D. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal fluctuation", and is an effect in which the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect symbol. Since the "reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed. In addition, since "reach" may develop into reach production such as "N reach", "SP reach", and "SPSP reach" after that, as a production suggesting that reach production may be performed. Also works.

E. N reach "N reach" is an effect that may be performed after the "reach" is established, and is a reach effect in which the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. Since "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit winning", it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be performed.

F. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a production that may be performed after "N Reach", and is a reach production in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit winning", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Functions as.

G. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a production that may be performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach production in which the main character battles with a strong enemy character. "SPSP reach" is easier to perform when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit winning", so it is a production that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. Functions as. In addition, since the jackpot game is easier to be performed when the "SP reach" is developed to the "SPSP reach" than when the "SP reach" is not developed to the "SPSP reach", the "SPSP reach" is , It also functions as a production that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than "SP Reach".

H. The icon change notice "The icon change notice" is an effect that may be performed in "N reach", and is a notice effect that the display mode of the icon TA changes. The "notice of icon change" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing" than when it is "big hit winning", suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed. It functions as a production to do. In addition, "the icon change notice" is more likely to be performed when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" or "SP loss fluctuation" than when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" or "SPSP loss fluctuation". It also functions as a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that it will develop into "SPSP reach".

I. The icon change fanning notice "The icon change fanning notice" is an effect that may be performed in "N reach", and is a fanning effect in which the main character tries to change the display mode of the icon TA. Since the "icon change notice" may be followed by the "icon change notice", the effect suggesting that the "icon change notice" may be performed, or the icon TA It functions as an effect suggesting that the display mode may change.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the production flow of the main special figure variation effect will be described. The effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a in each effect constituting the effect flow, and depending on the display of the effect image, a light emitting effect using the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 and a speaker. It is possible to perform a sound effect using the 52.

As shown in FIG. 24 (A), in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation patterns are “SPSP jackpot fluctuation” and “SPSP loss fluctuation”, “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” → “SP reach” → The production flow composed of "SPSP reach" is executed. In addition, "notice of the icon change" and "notice of the icon change" may be given in "N reach" in the special figure change effect of these fluctuation patterns.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), in the special figure fluctuation production in which the fluctuation patterns are “SP jackpot fluctuation” and “SP loss fluctuation”, “normal fluctuation” → “reach” → “N reach” → “SP reach”. The production flow consisting of "" is executed. In addition, "notice of the icon change" and "notice of the icon change" may be given in "N reach" in the special figure change effect of these fluctuation patterns.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), in the special figure fluctuation effect in which the variation pattern is "N loss variation", an effect flow composed of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), in the special figure variation effect in which the variation pattern is "normal loss variation", an effect flow composed of only "normal variation" is executed.

Next, the main effects performed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically described. In the special figure variation effect described below, the hold icon HA is also displayed in parallel, but the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, the "N reach" in which the "notice of the icon change" and the "notice of the change of the icon" may be given will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 sets "N reach" in the special figure variation effect in which the fluctuation patterns are "SPSP jackpot fluctuation", "SPSP loss fluctuation", "SP jackpot fluctuation", "SP loss fluctuation", and "N loss fluctuation". It is feasible.

The effect control microcomputer 121 has a "reach" regardless of whether the variation pattern is "SPSP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", "SP jackpot variation", "SP loss variation", or "N loss variation". Is established, then "N reach" is executed.

25 (A) to 25 (C) are views showing how "N reach" is performed. After "normal fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 stop at the same type of effect symbol (here, the reach of "5, ↓, 5"). Then, "N reach" is performed.

In "N reach", as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerates. At this time, the icon TA is continuously displayed in the icon display area 50e, and "notice of the icon change" and "notice of the icon change" using the icon TA may be performed. Details of the "notice of change of the icon" and "notice of change of the icon" will be described later.

After that, when the fluctuation pattern is "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 25 (C), the middle effect symbol EZ2 is stopped, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggest the loss (here, the mode in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggest the loss). The icon TA is erased by stopping and displaying at the reach loss eye of "5, 6, 5").

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation", "SPSP loss fluctuation", "SP jackpot fluctuation", or "SP loss fluctuation", the middle production symbol EZ2 develops into "SP reach" without stopping. (See FIG. 8). Even if the icon TA develops into "SP reach", it continues to be displayed in the icon display area 50e.

Next, the "notice of change of the icon" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 has a "preliminary notice of icon change" in "N reach" in the special figure variation effect of "SPSP jackpot fluctuation", "SPSP loss fluctuation", "SP jackpot fluctuation", and "SP loss fluctuation". Is feasible.

As shown in FIG. 20, the effect storage unit 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the icon change notice selection table 123a3. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the icon change notice selection table 123a3 to select whether or not to execute the "icon change notice" and the type of change pattern when the "icon change notice" is executed. It is possible. There are six types of change patterns, change pattern G to change pattern L.

The change pattern G is a change pattern in which the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon A to the icon B. The change pattern H is a change pattern in which the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon A to the icon C. The change pattern I is a change pattern in which the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon D to the icon E. The change pattern J is a change pattern in which the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon D to the icon F. The change pattern K is a change pattern in which the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon G to the icon H. The change pattern L is a change pattern in which the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon G to the icon I.

FIG. 21C is a diagram showing the contents of the icon change notice selection table 123a3. The effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of fluctuation pattern, the display mode of the hold icon HA, and the presence or absence of the "hold icon change notice", and determines whether or not to execute the "hold icon change notice" and "the icon change". Select the type of change pattern when executing "notice" and. In the first embodiment, the display mode of the hold icon HA displayed in the first display area 50d1 is any of the icon A, the icon D, and the icon G, and the hold icon HA is compared with the “hold icon”. Only when the "change notice" is not performed, whether or not to execute the "change notice" is selected. That is, if the "hold icon change notice" is given to the hold icon HA or the "hold icon change notice" is given, the "hold icon change notice" is not given.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon A, if the "hold icon change fan notice" is not executed, the change pattern G "corresponding" 20% of the execution of the "icon change notice", 30% of the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H, and 50% of the non-execution of the "icon change notice" are selected, and the change pattern I and the change pattern are selected. Execution of "the icon change notice" of J, change pattern K, and change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon D, if the "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the change pattern I "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 15%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern J is selected at 25%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 60%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change Execution of the "icon change notice" of the pattern K and the change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon G, if the "hold icon change fanning notice" is not executed, the change pattern K "corresponding icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 15%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern L is selected at 25%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 60%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change are selected. Execution of the "notice of icon change" of pattern I and change pattern J is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon A, if the "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the change pattern G "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H is selected at 10%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and the change pattern I, change pattern J, and change Execution of the "icon change notice" of the pattern K and the change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon D, if the "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the change pattern I "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern J is selected at 10%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change are selected. Execution of the "icon change notice" of the pattern K and the change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon G, if the "hold icon change fanning notice" is not executed, the change pattern K "corresponding icon change notice" is not executed. Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern L is selected at 10%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change Execution of the "notice of icon change" of pattern I and change pattern J is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon A, if the "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the change pattern G "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 20%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H is selected at 30%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 50%, and the change pattern I, the change pattern J, and the change Execution of the "icon change notice" of the pattern K and the change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon D, if the "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the change pattern I "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern J is selected at 20%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at 70%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change are selected. Execution of the "icon change notice" of the pattern K and the change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon G, if the "hold icon change fanning notice" is not executed, the change pattern K "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern L is selected at 20%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 70%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change are selected. Execution of the "notice of icon change" of pattern I and change pattern J is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon A, if the "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the change pattern G "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H is selected at 10%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and the change pattern I, change pattern J, and change Execution of the "icon change notice" of the pattern K and the change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon D, if the "hold icon change notice" is not executed, the change pattern I "the icon change notice" Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern J is selected at 10%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change Execution of the "icon change notice" of the pattern K and the change pattern L is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012) and the display mode of the hold icon HA is icon G, if the "hold icon change fanning notice" is not executed, the change pattern K "corresponding icon change notice" is not executed. Is selected at a rate of 10%, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern L is selected at 10%, and the non-execution of the "icon change notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and the change pattern G, change pattern H, and change Execution of the "notice of icon change" of pattern I and change pattern J is not selected.

That is, when the variation pattern that is "big hit winning" is selected in the jackpot determination, the change pattern G is performed rather than the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern I, the change pattern J, the change pattern K, or the change pattern L. Alternatively, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H is set so as to be easier to select, and the change pattern G or the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H is the change pattern I or the change pattern. It functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "notice of change of the icon" of J, change pattern K or change pattern L.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern that is "big hit winning" is selected in the jackpot determination, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H is selected rather than the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern G. It is set so that it is easy to play, and the "icon change notice" of the change pattern H is more likely to be a big hit game than the "icon change notice" of the change pattern G. Function.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern that is "big hit winning" is selected in the jackpot judgment, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern J is selected rather than the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern I. It is set so that it is easy to play, and the "icon change notice" of the change pattern J is more likely to be a jackpot game than the "icon change notice" of the change pattern I. Function.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern that is "big hit winning" is selected in the jackpot determination, the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern L is selected rather than the execution of the "icon change notice" of the change pattern K. It is set so that it is easy to play, and the "icon change notice" of the change pattern L is a production suggesting that the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the "icon change notice" of the change pattern K. Function.

Also, in the jackpot judgment, when the fluctuation pattern including "SPSP reach" is selected, the execution of "the icon change notice" is selected rather than when the fluctuation pattern not including "SPSP reach" is selected. It is set so that it is easy to be performed, and the "icon change notice" functions as an effect suggesting that it is easy to develop into "SPSP reach".

The selection ratio shown by the icon change notice selection table 123a3 shown in FIG. 21C can be appropriately changed.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "icon change notice", the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "icon change notice" in the change pattern selected by the icon change notice selection table 123a3 in the hold effect.

26 (A) to 26 (I) are diagrams showing how the “notice of icon change” is performed. When the variable display of the special figure ends and the variable display of the next special figure starts, the special figure variation effect corresponding to the variable display of the special figure starts, and the hold icon HA moves to the icon display area 50e.

At this time, when the display mode of the hold icon HA moving to the icon display area 50e is the icon A, the icon A is displayed as the icon TA in the icon display area 50e as it is, as shown in FIG. 26 (A). Will be done. After that, when "reach" is established after "normal fluctuation" in the special figure fluctuation effect, "N reach" is performed, and when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the start of "N reach", the change pattern G or change Pattern H "notice of icon change" is performed. The "notice of icon change" may be given before the "notice of change of icon" of change pattern G or change pattern H, but the details of "notice of change of icon" will be described later. ..

In the "icon change notice" of the change pattern G, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon A to the icon B, while in the change pattern H "the icon change notice". , As shown in FIG. 26C, the display mode of the icon TA changes from icon A to icon C. At this time, the effect image G400b suggesting that the display mode of the icon TA has changed is displayed in the vicinity of the icon display area 50e, and the sound effect suggesting that the display mode of the icon TA has changed is emitted from the speaker 52. It is output. That is, regardless of whether the icon A changes to the icon B or the icon A changes to the icon C, the shape of the image of the sun does not change, and only the display color of the image of the sun changes.

When the display mode of the hold icon HA moving to the icon display area 50e is the icon D, the icon D is displayed as the icon TA in the icon display area 50e as it is, as shown in FIG. 26 (D). To. After that, when "reach" is established after "normal fluctuation" in the special figure fluctuation effect, "N reach" is performed, and when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the start of "N reach", the change pattern I or change Pattern J "notice of icon change" is performed. It should be noted that the "notice of the icon change" may be given before the "notice of the icon change" of the change pattern I or the change pattern J is given.

In the "icon change notice" of the change pattern I, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon D to the icon E, while in the change pattern J "the icon change notice". , As shown in FIG. 26 (F), the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon D to the icon F. At this time, the effect image G400b suggesting that the display mode of the icon TA has changed is displayed in the vicinity of the icon display area 50e, and the sound effect suggesting that the display mode of the icon TA has changed is emitted from the speaker 52. It is output. That is, regardless of whether the icon D changes to the icon E or the icon D changes to the icon F, the shape and display color of the umbrella image do not change, and the boots image G300 or the feather image G301 becomes the image of the umbrella. Will be added.

When the display mode of the hold icon HA that moves to the icon display area 50e is the icon G, the icon G is displayed as the icon TA in the icon display area 50e as it is, as shown in FIG. 26 (G). To. After that, when "reach" is established after "normal fluctuation" in the special figure fluctuation effect, "N reach" is performed, and when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the start of "N reach", the change pattern K or change The pattern L "notice of change of the icon" is performed. In addition, even before the "notice of change of the icon" of the change pattern K or the change pattern L is given, the "notice of change of the icon" may be given.

In the "icon change notice" of the change pattern K, as shown in FIG. 26 (H), the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon G to the icon H, while in the change pattern L "the icon change notice". , As shown in FIG. 26 (I), the display mode of the icon TA changes from the icon G to the icon I. At this time, the effect image G400b suggesting that the display mode of the icon TA has changed is displayed in the vicinity of the icon display area 50e, and the sound effect suggesting that the display mode of the icon TA has changed is emitted from the speaker 52. It is output. That is, regardless of whether the icon G changes to the icon H or the icon G changes to the icon I, the shape and display color of the cloud image do not change, and the character image G302a or "extreme heat" of "heat" does not change. The character image G302b is added to the cloud image.

The icon TA displayed in the icon display area 50e is displayed in the icon display area 50e even after the development to "SP reach" regardless of the presence or absence of the "icon change notice".

Next, the "notice of the icon change" will be specifically described. The effect control microcomputer 121 has a "N reach" in the special figure variation effect of "SPSP jackpot fluctuation", "SPSP loss fluctuation", "SP jackpot fluctuation", and "SP loss fluctuation", and "notice of the icon change". Can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 20, the effect storage unit 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4. The effect control microcomputer 121 uses the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4 to determine whether or not to execute the "icon change fanning notice" and the type of effect pattern when executing the "icon change fanning notice". , Can be selected. There are two types of effect patterns, effect pattern C and effect pattern D.

The effect pattern C is an effect pattern that suggests the success of the change in the display mode of the icon TA, and the effect pattern D is an effect pattern that suggests the failure of the display mode of the icon TA.

FIG. 21 (D) is a diagram showing the contents of the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4. The effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of fluctuation pattern and the selection result by the icon change notice selection table 123a3, and determines whether or not to execute the "hold icon change notice" and "the icon change notice". Select the type of effect pattern to be executed and.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) and "the icon change notice" is executed, 50% of the "icon change fanning notice" of the effect pattern C is executed, and "the icon" The non-execution of the "change fan notice" is selected at a rate of 50%, and the execution of the "icon change fan notice" of the effect pattern D is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) and the "icon change notice" is not executed, the execution of the "icon change fanning notice" of the effect pattern D is 20%, and the "icon change fanning" is executed. Non-execution of "notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and execution of "notice of icon change fanning" of effect pattern C is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011) and "the icon change notice" is executed, 50% of the "icon change notice" of the effect pattern C is executed, and "the icon change notice" is executed. Is selected at a rate of 50%, and the execution of the "notice of icon change" of the effect pattern D is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011) and the "icon change notice" is not executed, the execution of the "icon change fanning notice" of the effect pattern D is 5%, and the "icon change fanning" is executed. Non-execution of "notice" is selected at a rate of 95%, and execution of "notice of icon change fanning" of effect pattern C is not selected.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002) and "the icon change notice" is executed, 15% of the "icon change notice" of the effect pattern C is executed, and "the icon change notice" is executed. Is selected at a rate of 85%, and the execution of the "notice of icon change" of the effect pattern D is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002) and the "icon change notice" is not executed, the execution of the "icon change fanning notice" of the effect pattern D is 15%, and the "icon change fanning" is executed. Non-execution of "notice" is selected at a rate of 85%, and execution of "hold icon change fanning notice" of effect pattern C is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012) and the "icon change notice" is executed, the execution of the "icon change fanning notice" of the effect pattern C is 15%, and the "icon change fanning notice" is executed. Is selected at a rate of 85%, and the execution of the "notice of icon change" of the effect pattern D is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012) and the "icon change notice" is not executed, the execution of the "icon change fanning notice" of the production pattern D is 30%, and the "icon change fanning" is executed. Non-execution of "notice" is selected at a rate of 70%, and execution of "notice of icon change fanning" of effect pattern C is not selected.

That is, in the jackpot determination, when the look-ahead pattern of the fluctuation pattern including "SPSP reach" is selected, the "corresponding icon" of the effect pattern C is selected rather than the case where the fluctuation pattern not including "SPSP reach" is selected. The execution of the "change fanning notice" is set so as to be easily selected, and the "icon change fanning notice" of the effect pattern C functions as an effect suggesting that the "SPSP reach" is likely to develop.

In addition, when a fluctuation pattern that does not include "SPSP reach" is selected in the jackpot judgment, it is better to select a fluctuation pattern that does not include "SPSP reach" than when a fluctuation pattern that includes "SPSP reach" is selected. Is set so that the execution of "" can be easily selected, and the "notice of the icon change" of the effect pattern D functions as an effect suggesting that it is difficult to develop into "SPSP reach".

It should be noted that the selection ratio shown by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4 shown in FIG. 21 (D) can be appropriately changed.

When the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the "icon change fanning notice", the effect pattern selected by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4 in the "N reach" of the special figure variation effect is "the icon change fanning". Execute "notice".

27 (A) to 27 (I) are diagrams showing how the "notice of icon change fanning" is performed. When "N reach" is started in the special figure variation effect, "notice of the icon change fanning" is given to the icon TA.

In the "notice of change of icon" in which the icon TA is icon A, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the main character image G200 representing the main character is the icon display area as in the "notice of change of hold icon". A moving image displayed above the 50e and in which the main character tries to kick the icon A is displayed. At this time, when the effect pattern C is selected by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4, the icon A changes to the icon B or the icon C (here, the icon B) as shown in FIG. 27 (B). At the same time, the state in which the main character is pleased is displayed at the upper part of the icon display area 50e. On the other hand, when the effect pattern D is selected by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), the icon A does not change and the main character is sad. It is displayed at the top of the display area 50e.

Further, in the "notice of change of icon" in which the icon TA is icon D, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the main character image G200 is in the icon display area 50e, as in the "notice of change of hold icon". It is displayed at the top, and a video of the main character trying to kick the icon D is displayed. At this time, when the effect pattern C is selected by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4, the icon D changes to the icon E or the icon F (here, the icon E) as shown in FIG. 27 (E). At the same time, the state in which the main character is pleased is displayed at the upper part of the icon display area 50e. On the other hand, when the effect pattern D is selected by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4, as shown in FIG. 27 (F), the icon D does not change and the main character is sad. It is displayed at the top of the display area 50e.

Further, in the "notice of the icon change" in which the icon TA is the icon G, as shown in FIG. 27 (G), the main character image G200 is the icon display area 50e as in the "notice of the hold icon change". It is displayed at the top, and a video of the main character trying to kick the icon G is displayed. At this time, when the effect pattern C is selected by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4, the icon G changes to the icon H or the icon I (here, the icon H) as shown in FIG. 27 (H). At the same time, the state in which the main character is pleased is displayed at the upper part of the icon display area 50e. On the other hand, when the effect pattern D is selected by the icon change fanning notice selection table 123a4, as shown in FIG. 27 (I), the icon G does not change and the main character is sad. It is displayed at the top of the display area 50e.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered.

First, when the boots image G300 or the feather image G301 is added to the icon D, or when the character images G302a and G302b are added to the icon G, the probability that the jackpot game will be performed and the display color of the icon A are blue or Consider the relationship between the probability that a jackpot game will be played when the color changes to red. The jackpot expectation is high for both the icon D and the icon G as the hold icon HA in the "hold icon change notice" and the icon D and the icon G as the icon TA in the "hold icon change notice". As such, an image may be added. On the other hand, both the icon A as the hold icon HA in the "hold icon change notice" and the icon A as the icon TA in the "hold icon change notice" are displayed so that the jackpot expectation is high. The color may change. Then, in the case of "look-ahead winning" in the look-ahead determination or "big hit winning" in the jackpot determination, a change pattern (change patterns C to F, change patterns I to L) in which an image is added to either icon D or icon G. ) Are selected and the rate at which the change patterns (change patterns A to B, change patterns G to H) that change the display color of the icon A are selected are different from each other (FIG. 21 (A), (See FIG. 21 (C)). That is, when the boots image G300 or the feather image G301 is added to the icon D, or when the character images G302a and G302b are added to the icon G, the probability that the jackpot game will be performed and the display color of the icon A is blue or red. It can be said that the probability that a jackpot game will be played when the game changes to is different from each other.

Next, the probability that the display mode of the icon TA does not change after the "notice of the icon change" and develops to "SPSP reach", and the display mode of the icon TA changes after the "notice of the icon change". Then, we consider the relationship with the probability of developing to "SPSP reach". The effect pattern of the "notice of icon change" includes an effect pattern C performed when the display mode of the icon TA changes and an effect pattern D performed when the display mode of the icon TA does not change. is there. Then, in the case of a variation pattern (SPSP jackpot variation, SPSP loss variation) corresponding to the special figure variation effect in which "SPSP reach" is included in the effect flow, the effect pattern C is more easily selected than the effect pattern D (Fig.). 21 (D)). That is, the display mode of the icon TA changes after the "notice of the icon change" rather than the probability of developing to "SPSP reach" without changing the display mode of the icon TA after the "notice of the icon change". Since the probability of developing to "SPSP reach" is higher, the icon TA change display mode does not change after the icon change notice, rather than after the icon change notice. It can be said that it is easier to develop to "SPSP reach" when the display mode of the icon TA changes.

Next, the probability that a jackpot game will be performed when the "notice of the icon change fanning" is not executed and the display mode of the icon TA does not change and the game develops to "SPSP reach", and the "notice of the icon change fanning" The relationship between the probability that the jackpot game will be performed when the display mode of the icon TA does not change despite the execution and the development to "SPSP reach" will be considered. In the special figure variation effect in which "SPSP reach" is included in the effect flow, the display mode of the icon TA may develop to "SPSP reach" without changing, and if the display mode of the icon TA does not change, the effect is produced. There are times when the "notice of the icon change" of pattern D is performed and times when it is not performed. Then, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation", it is easier to select the "notice of the icon change" of the effect pattern D than when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (FIG. 21 (FIG. 21). See D)). In other words, the "notice of icon change" is more than the probability that the jackpot game will be performed when the "notice of change of icon" is not executed and the display mode of the icon TA does not change and develops to "SPSP reach". Since there is a higher probability that a jackpot game will be performed when the display mode of the icon TA does not change even though it is executed and it develops to "SPSP reach", the "notice of change of the icon" was executed. Despite this, if the display mode of the icon TA does not change and develops to "SPSP reach", the "notice of change of the icon" is not executed and the display mode of the icon TA does not change and "SPSP reach". It can be said that the jackpot game is easier to perform than when it develops to.

Next, the probability that a big hit game will be performed when the display mode of the icon TA does not change and the game develops to "SPSP reach" even though the "notice of the icon change" is executed, and the "icon change". The relationship between the probability that a jackpot game will be played when the "fanning notice" is executed and the display mode of the icon TA has changed but the "SPSP reach" has not been developed will be considered. In both the special figure variation production in which "SPSP reach" is included in the production flow and the special figure variation production in which "SPSP reach" is not included in the production flow, the "icon change fanning notice" is performed and the display mode of the icon TA is performed. There are cases where the icon TA changes and the display mode of the icon TA does not change even though the "notice of the icon change" has been performed. When the display mode of the icon TA changes, the effect pattern C "Notice of the icon change" is performed, while "Notice of the icon change" of the effect pattern D is performed when the display mode of the icon TA does not change. And, the ratio that the effect pattern D can be selected when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" is higher than the ratio that the effect pattern C is selected when the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation". (See FIG. 21 (D)). In other words, rather than the probability that a jackpot game will be performed when the display mode of the icon TA does not change and develops to "SPSP reach" even though the "notice of the icon change fanning" is executed, the "icon change" Since the probability that a jackpot game will be performed when the display mode of the icon TA has changed even though the "fan notice" has been executed and has not developed to "SPSP reach", the probability that the jackpot game will be performed is lower, so the "icon change fan notice" If the display mode of the icon TA does not change and develops to "SPSP reach" even though the above is executed, the "notice of change of the icon" is executed and the display mode of the icon TA changes. Regardless, it can be said that the jackpot game is easier to perform than when it does not develop to "SPSP reach".

<Effect of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described.

(1) Hold icon As the hold icon HA displayed in the display area 50d, icons A to icon C including an image in the shape of the sun, icons D to icon F including an image in the shape of an umbrella, and a cloud shape are formed. Since the icons G to I including the image are displayed, the display variation of the hold icon HA can be increased, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

(2) As the icon TA displayed in the icon display area 50e, icons A to C including an image in the shape of the sun, icons D to F including an image in the shape of an umbrella, and a cloud shape are formed. Since the icons G to I including the image are displayed, the display variation of the icon TA can be increased, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

(3) In the "pending icon change notice", another image is added to the icon including the image in the shape of an umbrella or the image in the shape of a cloud, while the icon including the image in the shape of the sun is added. On the other hand, since the display color changes, it is possible to increase the variation of the display mode of the hold icon HA, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(4) In the "notice of change of the icon", another image is added to the icon including the image in the shape of an umbrella or the image in the shape of a cloud, while the icon including the image in the shape of the sun is added. On the other hand, since the display color changes, it is possible to increase the variation of the display mode of the icon TA, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(5) In the "hold icon change notice", when another image is added to the icon including the image in the shape of an umbrella or the image in the shape of a cloud, and in the icon including the image in the shape of the sun. On the other hand, since the probability that the jackpot game can be performed differs depending on when the display color changes, it is possible to suggest that the jackpot game may be performed depending on how the display mode of the hold icon HA is changed. It is possible to enhance the interest.

(6) In the "notice of change of the icon", when another image is added to the icon including the image in the shape of an umbrella or the image in the shape of a cloud, and in the icon including the image in the shape of the sun. On the other hand, since the probability that the jackpot game can be performed differs depending on when the display color changes, it is possible to suggest that the jackpot game may be performed depending on how the display mode of the icon TA is changed. It is possible to enhance the interest.

(7) In "N reach" before developing into "SP reach" or "SPSP reach", "SP reach" or "SPSP" is performed because the "icon change notice" that changes the display mode of the icon TA is performed. It is possible to concentrate on "reach" and enhance the interest of the game.

(8) Even if the "notice of the icon change fanning" of the effect pattern A that succeeds in changing the display mode of the icon TA is performed, the "icon change fanning" of the effect pattern B that fails to change the display mode of the icon TA is performed. Even if "notice" is given, it may develop into "SPSP reach", so regardless of whether the icon TA has changed or not, it can be expected to develop into "SPSP reach", which enhances the interest of the game. It is possible.

(9) When the "notice of the icon change" of the effect pattern B that fails to change the display mode of the icon TA is performed and develops to "SPSP reach", the "notice of the icon change" of the effect pattern B is displayed. Since the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than when the icon TA is not performed and the display mode of the icon TA is not changed and the icon TA is developed to "SPSP reach", the display mode of the icon TA is changed by the "notice of the icon change fanning" of the effect pattern B. It is possible to reduce the disappointment when there is no change, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(10) When the "notice of the icon change" of the effect pattern B that fails to change the display mode of the icon TA is performed and develops to "SPSP reach", the effect of successfully changing the display mode of the icon TA is achieved. Since the "notice of change of the icon" of the pattern A is performed and the jackpot game is more likely to be performed than the case where the display mode of the icon TA has changed but the "SPSP reach" has not been developed, the production pattern B It is possible to reduce the disappointment when the display mode of the icon TA does not change by the "notice of the change of the icon" of the above, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Examples of modification of the basic embodiment and the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modification examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the first embodiment, the "icon change notice" is executed based on the fluctuation pattern (result of the jackpot determination), but is executed based on the look-ahead pattern (result of the look-ahead determination). You may. For example, the "notice of icon change" may be executed only when the look-ahead pattern is "SHP001A1".

Further, in the first embodiment, the "notice of change of the icon" is executed based on the fluctuation pattern (result of the jackpot determination), but is executed based on the look-ahead pattern (result of the look-ahead determination). You may do so. For example, the "notice of icon change" may be executed only when the look-ahead pattern is "SHP001A1".

Further, in the first embodiment, the "notice of change of the icon" is executed based on the fluctuation pattern (result of the jackpot determination), but is executed based on the stop symbol of the special figure. Is also good. For example, the "notice of icon change" may be executed only when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the "big hit Wα symbol". In this case, it is possible to suggest that the "high probability and high base game state" is reached after the jackpot game by the "notice of change of the icon", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the look-ahead determination, whether or not the jackpot determination is determined as "big hit winning" and the type of the selected fluctuation pattern are determined. The type of the stop symbol may be determined. In this case, it is possible to suggest that the game will be in the "high probability high base game state" after the jackpot game by the "hold icon change notice" or the "icon change notice", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "holding icon change notice" and the "icon change notice", the boots image G300 or the paired feather image G301 is added to the image in the shape of an umbrella to form an image in the shape of a cloud. Although the character image G302a of "heat" or the character image G302a of "extreme heat" is added, it is sufficient that the image is added, and the content and type of the image to be added are not limited to this.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "hold icon change notice" and the "icon change notice", the display color of the sun-shaped image is changed to blue or red, but the display color is changed. The type of color is not limited to this.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the boots image G300 or the paired feather image G301 is added to the icon D, or when the character images G302a and G302b are added to the icon G, the icon A is more than the probability that the jackpot game is performed. The probability that the jackpot game will be performed when the display color of is changed to blue or red is higher, but when the boots image G300 or the feather image G301 is added to the icon D, or the character is added to the icon G. When the images G302a and G302b are added, the probability that the jackpot game will be performed when the display color of the icon A changes to blue or red may be lower than the probability that the jackpot game will be performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "notice of change of hold icon" and "notice of change of icon", the display mode of the hold icon HA or the icon TA changes depending on the main character, but the hold icon HA is changed. Alternatively, it may be suggested that the display mode of the icon TA may change, and the display mode is not limited to the main character.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "notice of the icon change" and the "notice of the icon change" are performed in the "N reach", but the scene in which the "notice of the icon change" is performed is not limited to the "N reach". For example, in the "normal variation" in the special figure variation effect, the "notice of the icon change" and the "notice of the icon change" may be performed.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state", but the "low probability low base game state" is displayed. "And" high probability low base game state "may display different backgrounds. For example, in the "high-probability low-base gaming state", a background including an image suggesting a high-probability state may be displayed.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special figure, but in parallel with the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3. Other symbols may be variablely displayed on the display unit 50a. In this case, it is preferable that the size of the other symbols is smaller than the size of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variablely displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special figure, but the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, In parallel with EZ3, a display device other than the image display device 50 may display other symbols in a variable manner. For example, a dedicated LED for variable display of other symbols may be installed on the game board 1 so that the dedicated LED blinks during the variable display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the first special figure and the second special figure are not variably displayed at the same time, and only one of them is variably displayed. However, the first special figure and the second special figure are different. At the same time, variable display may be performed.

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress and effect of the game are controlled by separate control units, but the progress and effect of the game may be controlled by one control unit. .. For example, both the progress and the production of the game may be controlled only by the main control unit 100.

It is also possible to apply the game machine of the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment>
The following inventions A to B are disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of Inventions A to B, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiment of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A3, and invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1
A game state control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state (big hit game state, high probability state) advantageous to the player, and
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using an effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect executing means is
A predetermined icon (hold icon HA, icon TA) can be displayed on the display means.
A display mode suggesting that the display mode of the icon is likely to be in the special gaming state (blue or red display color, addition of boots image G300 or paired feather image G301, character image G302a of "heat" or "super". It may be changed to the character image G302b of "heat").
The icons include a first icon (an icon including an umbrella-shaped image and an icon including a cloud-shaped image) and a second icon having a shape different from the first icon (sun-shaped image). There is an icon) that contains
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A2
A gaming machine according to invention A1.
The effect executing means is
When changing the display mode of the first icon, a predetermined additional display (boots image G300 or feather image G301, character image G302a of "heat" or character image G302b of "extreme heat") is added to the first icon. on the other hand,
When changing the display mode of the second icon, the display color of the second icon is changed.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention A3
A gaming machine according to invention A2.
The probability of entering the special gaming state differs between when the additional display is added to the first icon and when the display color of the second icon changes.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B1
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state (big hit game state, high probability state) advantageous to the player, and
An effect executing means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined effect by using an effect means including a predetermined display means (image display device 50) is provided.
The effect executing means is
A predetermined icon (holding icon HA, the icon TA) can be displayed on the display means, and a predetermined special effect (reach effect) can be executed.
Prior to the special effect, the display mode of the icon is likely to be in the special gaming state (addition of boots image G300 or paired feather image G301, character image G302a of "heat" or "super". It may be changed to the character image G302b of "heat").
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1.
The effect executing means is
A change fanning effect (holding icon change fanning notice, icon change fanning notice) suggesting that the display mode of the icon may change may be executed.
The special effect includes a specific special effect (SPSP reach).
The specific special effect is more likely to be executed when the display mode of the icon changes after the change fanning effect than when the display mode of the icon does not change after the change fanning effect.
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B3
A gaming machine according to invention B2.
When the specific special effect is executed without changing the display mode of the icon after the change fanning effect, the specific special game is executed without executing the change fanning effect and without changing the display mode of the icon. Is more likely to be in the special gaming state than when
It is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the invention B4
A gaming machine according to invention B2.
When the specific special effect is executed without changing the display mode of the icon after the change fanning effect, the display mode of the icon changes after the change fanning effect and the specific special game is executed. It is easier to get into the special game state than if it was not.
It is characterized by that.

50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 50d ... Hold icon display area 50e ... The icon display area 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer G200 ... Protagonist character image G300 ... Boots image G301 ... Awa image G302a, G302b ... Character image HA ... Hold icon TA ... The icon

Claims (4)

A game control means that can bring a special game state that is advantageous to the player,
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by using an effect means including a predetermined display means.
The effect executing means is
A predetermined icon can be displayed on the display means, and a predetermined special effect can be executed.
Prior to the special effect, the display mode of the icon may be changed to a display mode suggesting that the special gaming state is likely to occur.
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The effect executing means is
A change fanning effect suggesting that the display mode of the icon may change may be performed.
The special effect has a specific special effect,
The specific special effect is more likely to be executed when the display mode of the icon changes after the change fanning effect than when the display mode of the icon does not change after the change fanning effect.
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
When the specific special effect is executed without changing the display mode of the icon after the change fanning effect, the specific special game is executed without executing the change fanning effect and without changing the display mode of the icon. Is more likely to be in the special gaming state than when
A game machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 2.
When the specific special effect is executed without changing the display mode of the icon after the change fanning effect, the display mode of the icon changes after the change fanning effect and the specific special game is executed. It is easier to get into the special game state than if it was not.
A game machine characterized by that.