JP2022124889A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to an increase in game interest through a performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 can display decorative symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 including character images representing a predetermined character. When the decorative symbols are displayed with a "ready-to-win combination", a specific image display performance (character transformation performance) in which a character image CCA showing a character C is displayed can be executed. The decorative symbols include a second particular "7" symbol G272 including the character image CC showing the character C and a normal "7" symbol G270 including a character image CG showing a character G. When the specific image display performance is executed after the normal "7" symbol is displayed with the "ready-to-win combination", the normal "7" symbol may be changed to the second particular "7" symbol.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

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

Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of performance symbols while variably displaying special symbols based on the winning of a starting hole (Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-348857 A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 has room for improvement from the standpoint of improving the entertainment of the presentation.

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification is
Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
A decorative pattern including a character image showing a predetermined character can be displayed,
a specific image display effect in which a specific image showing the first character is displayed when the decorative pattern is displayed in a special mode;
The decorative designs include a first decorative design including a first character image representing the first character, and a second decorative design including a second character image representing a second character different from the first character. ,
When the specific image display effect is performed after the second decorative pattern is displayed in the special mode, the second decorative pattern may sometimes change to the first decorative pattern.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of interest in games through presentation.

1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing types of game states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the big winning game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production|presentation mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pending|holding production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of movable body production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of operation effects; It is a block diagram of a part related to the control of the gaming machine. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a prefetch determination table. It is a specific example of a pattern determination table. It is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table of the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the allocation rate of the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "jackpot winning", and (B) is the special figure 1 variation pattern selected in the case of "reach with loss" It is a table|surface which shows a distribution rate. It is the table|surface which shows the normal production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is a table showing special effect symbols of the first embodiment. It is a table showing special effect symbols of the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special production|presentation design of 1st Embodiment. It is an appearance character selection table of the character transformation production|presentation of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of character transformation production in the first embodiment;

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each figure referred to, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of the same parts are omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, by describing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, or members, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or codes are omitted or may be abbreviated. In addition, when there is an arbitrary flowchart to be described later, multiple processes in arbitrary multiple steps in the flowchart can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or executed in parallel as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

<Basic embodiment>
A first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, a basic embodiment that 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 left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (as seen from the front). Further, "forward" is the direction from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "backward" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 toward the pachinko gaming machine PY1. and

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

The pachinko game machine PY1 comprises 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 23m mounted openably and closably to the game board mounting frame 2A. The front frame 23m is provided with a transparent plate 23t, and the game board 1 can be viewed from the front (player side) through the transparent plate 23t.

Further, the front door 23 is provided with an upper tray 34 for storing game balls and a handle 72k for shooting game balls to the game board 1 . The upper plate 34 is installed under the front door 23 and stores game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right portion of the front door 23, and game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are shot to the game board 1 by the player's operation of the handle 72k.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light with 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 portions of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (Background Music) and sound effects. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right portions of the front door 23 and around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58 k is installed above the front door 23 . In addition, the frame movable body 58k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than the vertical movement.

In addition, the front door 23 has normal buttons 40 that can be operated by the player and special buttons 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, or 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. It is configured to be able to vibrate with a vibrating motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 is equipped with a lamp (not shown) capable of emitting light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) capable of vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to emit light by means of the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate 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 with a cross key, touch panel, or the like. .

2. Structure of 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. FIG.

The game board 1 has a game area 6 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, a game peg (not shown) that changes the flow direction of the game ball is installed, and a winning device that allows the game ball to win (enter 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 big winning opening 14 and a second big winning opening 15. Each winning device has a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of a game ball.

The first starting port 11 is installed in the lower part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first start port 11 is configured so that the ease of entry of game balls is always unchanged.

The second starting port 12 is installed below the first starting port 11 in the lower part of the game area 6 so that the game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second start hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls. In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a big hit determination in the same way as when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11.例文帳に追加Unlike the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12 includes an opening/closing member 12k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the opening and closing member 12k using an opening and closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 12 or is difficult to enter, and a closed state. Either an open state (opened state) in which a game ball easily enters the second starting port 12 or a state is set.

The gate 13 is installed on the right side of the game area 6 so that game balls can pass through it. When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit determination, which will be described later. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not pay out prize balls to the upper tray 34 even if the game balls pass through the gate 13.例文帳に追加

The first big winning hole 14 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the first big winning hole 14.例文帳に追加The first big prize winning port 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big winning hole 14 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The second big winning hole 15 is installed in the lower right part of the game area 6 and below the first big winning hole 14 so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper tray 34 as prize balls when the game balls enter the second big winning hole 15.例文帳に追加The second big prize winning port 15 has a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid to create a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second big winning hole 15 (closed state) and a state in which a game ball enters. Either the open state (open state) in which the ball can be played, or the state.

The general winning openings 10 are installed in the lower left and lower right portions of the game area 6 so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls to the upper tray 34 when the game balls enter the general winning hole 10.例文帳に追加

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 6, an out port 19 is installed, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14 and the second big winning port 15 A game ball that did not win a prize is discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through an out port 19.例文帳に追加

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light with a predetermined emission color, and a board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the central portion of the game board 1 and has a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display section 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 section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k is provided with a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be vertically movable by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than the vertical movement.

In addition, the game board 1 is provided with indicators 8 for notifying the state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display device 8 is installed in the lower left part of the game board 1, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The pachinko machine PY1 changes the state of the game of the pachinko machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special patterns, variable display and stop display of normal patterns, special Figure 1 reservation number, special figure 2 reservation number, normal figure reservation number, etc.) are notified to the player.

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

3-1. Special game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot judgment when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or a game ball enters the second starting hole 12, and the acquired right Make a jackpot judgment based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays a special figure according to the result of the big hit determination. The mode of variable display of special figures (also referred to as "variable display time") varies depending on the type of variation 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 obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is for determining whether or not to perform a jackpot game. When a jackpot game is performed, the jackpot is won, and when a small hit game is performed, a small hit is won. If you don't do either, you lose.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the first special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11.例文帳に追加The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which the two LEDs in the upper left part of the indicators 8 blink. Pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the first special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As the mode of the stop display of the first special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs in the upper left part are lit) and a mode indicating small win winning (for example, only one LED in the upper left part is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the second special figure when the jackpot determination is performed by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which the two lower left LEDs of the indicators 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern elapses, performs the stop display of the second special figure in a mode showing the result of the big hit determination. As a mode of stop display of the second special figure, a mode indicating jackpot winning (for example, two LEDs at the lower left are lit) and a mode indicating small hit winning (for example, only one LED at the lower left is lit) , and a mode indicating a failure (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs prefetching determination to be described later, and reserves the special figure 1 right to receive the acquired jackpot determination. remember as On the other hand, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs prefetching determination and stores the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination as a special figure 2 reservation. do. Pachinko game machine PY1 can store special figure 1 suspension and special figure 2 suspension up to a predetermined number (for example, 4 special figure 1 suspensions and 4 special figure 2 suspensions). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs jackpot determination for the special figure 1 suspension and the special figure 2 suspension after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot judgment for the special figure 2 reservation may be preferentially performed, and the big hit judgment for the special figure 1 reservation It may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which it is stored.

The look-ahead determination is to determine 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, and when the jackpot game is performed Pre-reading winning is determined, and pre-reading non-winning is determined when no big winning game is played. In addition, when it is possible to determine a plurality of types of variation patterns, it is possible to perform variation pattern pre-determination in which the variation pattern to be determined is determined in advance in the pre-reading determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the special figure 1 reserve or the special figure 2 reserve is stored. The number of special figures 1 reserved, for example, is notified by lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the upper middle part of the display 8, and when the number of special figures 1 reserved is "1", only one LED lights up, special figures When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, When the number of special 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of special figures 2 reserved is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the middle and lower part of the display 8, and when the number of special figure 2 reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, When the special figure 2 reservation number is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the special figure 2 reservation number is "3", only one LED flashes, and the special figure 2 reservation number is "4" Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stop-displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating winning of the jackpot. The jackpot game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which a round game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 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 hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball). Incidentally, the jackpot game ends when all of the round games are played a plurality of times.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a small winning game after stop-displaying the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner indicating winning of the small winning. Although details will be described later, the small winning 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). The small winning game is an advantageous game for the player because the opening of the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 gives an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity to win a prize ball).

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

The hit determination is for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and if the auxiliary game is performed, it is hit and won, and if the auxiliary game is not performed, it is lost.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of a normal figure when a winning judgment is made by winning a game ball to the gate 13.例文帳に追加The normal variable display is a display in which a plurality of LEDs in the upper right portion of the display devices 8 blink. The pachinko game machine PY1, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variable display of the normal pattern, performs stop display of the normal pattern in a mode showing the result of the hit determination. As a mode of the stop display of the normal figure, there are a mode indicating winning (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating losing (eg, only one LED is lit).

In addition, when the game ball wins the gate 13 during the variable display of the normal pattern, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive the hit determination as a normal pattern reservation. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of normal pattern suspensions. The pachinko game machine PY1 performs hit determination for the normal pattern hold after the normal pattern is stopped.

The pachinko game machine PY1 informs the player of the number when the normal pattern hold is stored. The number of normal figure reservations is notified by the lighting of multiple LEDs in the lower right part of the display device 8. For example, when the number of normal figure reservations is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of normal figure reservations is " 2", only two LEDs are illuminated.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stop-displaying a normal figure in a mode indicating winning. The auxiliary game, which will be described later in detail, is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3.5 seconds). In the auxiliary game, the opening of the second start port 12 gives an opportunity to win a game ball to the second start port 12 (opportunity to win a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination). It is a game that is advantageous for people.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3A is a diagram showing game states that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can take. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. Base gaming state” (also called “time-saving gaming state”), “high-probability low-base gaming state” (also called “latent-probability gaming state”), and “high-probability high-base gaming state” (also called “probability variable gaming state” It is possible to make it possible to take any one or a plurality of game states among the four types of game states.

"Low probability low base game state" is a game state in the initial state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The pachinko game machine PY1 can initialize the game state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a “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 can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is satisfied. The predetermined time-saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times).

In addition, the "low-probability high-base game state" may also occur when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low-probability low-base game state". The specific loss includes a specific number of times (for example, 900 times) when all the jackpot judgments are lost, and a specific ratio (for example, 1/200) of the losses in the jackpot judgment. ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 is set to a "low-probability high-base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special figure that has caused a specific loss (after the special figure is stopped and displayed). The "low-probability high-base game state" in this case also continues until a predetermined time-saving end condition is established, similarly to the case where the "low-probability high-base game state" is entered after the jackpot game state.

The "high-probability low-base game state" is a game state that can occur after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined latent probability end condition is established. The predetermined latent probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed and that the number of variable displays of special symbols reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times). It should be noted that the "high probability low base game state" may be entered by passing the game ball through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game. good.

"High probability high base game state" is a game state that can be taken after the jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability end condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability end conditions include that a jackpot game is performed, and that the number of times of variable display of special symbols 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 hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base game state" is entered. good.

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

In addition, the "low-probability low-base game state" and "high-probability low-base game state" are states in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12 It belongs to a non-time-saving state such as a difficult state or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively short), and the “low probability high base game state” and “high probability high base game state” are in the second start port 12. It belongs to a time-saving state in which a game ball is likely to win (for example, a state in which winning is likely to be won in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second start port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the same as the "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 addition, since the non-time saving state is a state where the game ball does not win or is difficult to win in the second start port 12, the "low probability low base game state" and "high probability low base game state" are the second start port While it can be said that it is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the first start port 11 than 12, the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12. state” and “high probability high base game state” can be said to be game states in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start port 12 than the first start port 11.

Moreover, the pachinko 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 between three stages: upper stage, middle stage, and lower stage. The setting change switch on the upper stage is called "setting 1", the setting change switch on the middle stage is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch on the lower stage is called "setting 3". "Setting 1" means that the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is the first probability (eg 1/300) and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is the second probability (eg 1/30). In addition, "setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) that 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. A high fourth probability (eg 1/28). In addition, "setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) that 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. A high sixth probability (eg 1/26). It should be noted that the probability of winning the jackpot can be appropriately changed within the range of "setting 1"<"setting 2"<"setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3(B) and 4(A). Pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 3B, any one of the four types of jackpot games of "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" It is possible to play one type or multiple types of jackpot games.

The "jackpot game Wα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability, high-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

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

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game in which the "high-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Yα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game in which the "low-probability low-base game state" is entered thereafter, and continues until α-number of round games are completed. α is an integer of 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Zα", the round game is performed any number of times from 2 times to 10 times according to α.

In the "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα", only the first big winning port 14 may be opened for all round games. However, only the second big prize winning port 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first big prize winning port 14 may be opened for some round games and the rest of the round games may be opened. , the second big winning opening 15 may be opened. Opportunities for winning game balls (opportunities for prize balls) are provided in both the round game in which the first big winning hole 14 is opened and the round game in which the second big winning hole 15 is opened. Therefore, it is an advantageous game for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called probability variable jackpot game in which the game state becomes a high probability state, and "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" belong to the so-called game state in which the game state becomes a normal probability state. It usually belongs to jackpot games. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Yα" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "jackpot game Xα" and "jackpot game Zα" in terms of subsequent jackpot winning probability. Wα' and 'jackpot game Yα' are performed in the jackpot game state, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which either ``jackpot game Xα'' and ``jackpot game Zα'' are performed. I can say.

In addition, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" belong to a so-called jackpot game with an electric sapo in which the game state is in a time-saving state, and "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric sapo no jackpot game. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" relate to the second start port 12 after that (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the second start port 12), "jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game Zα, and the jackpot game state in which either the jackpot game Wα or the jackpot game Xα can be said to be a game state more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which any one 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 big winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the stop display of the special figure, the jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot 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 of the 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 enter the first big winning hole 14 . When the round game of the first round ends, 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 of the game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) ends, a jackpot ending (also referred to as “jackpot 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. Either one or both of the jackpot OP and jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Winning Game Next, the small winning 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 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from the big winning game. Unlike the big winning game, the small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that. For example, when a small winning game is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens one of the first big winning hole 14 and the second big winning hole 15 in the small winning game.

FIG. 4B is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big winning hole 14 is opened is exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), after the stop display of the special figure, when the small winning game starts, a 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 big winning hole 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (eg 5 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (eg 10) of game balls win the first big winning hole 14 . When the opening of the first big winning hole 14 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, and one small winning game ends when the post-opening IT ends. Either 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 game machine PY1, the small winning game may not be performed.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game 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 winning game and the small winning game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small hit game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second start port 12 changes according to the game state, for example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the first opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds) While the second starting port 12 is opened, when the auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 is opened for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the stop display of the normal figure, the second starting port 12 is opened. The opening of the second starting port 12 is until a predetermined time (first open time if non-time saving state, second open time if time saving state) passes, or a predetermined number (for example, four) It continues until the game ball wins the second starting port 12.例文帳に追加When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, an interval after opening (also referred to as "IT after opening") 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. Effect Next, the effect performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes according to the game state. The pachinko machine PY1 has various production devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body, etc.) in each production mode. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

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 attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set, as production modes, a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a probability variable production mode, a time saving production mode and a jackpot production mode.

In the customer waiting production mode, the special figure is stopped in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is a production mode that may be set when it is set (when the variable display of special figures is not performed). In the customer waiting effect mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect while the customer waiting effect mode is being set. The customer waiting effect is, as shown in FIG. 5A-1, a effect in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a. Further, the pachinko machine PY1, for example, when the normal button 40 is operated during the display of the customer waiting demonstration video G100, as shown in FIG. A setting screen G101 for performing the setting may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 enables settings relating to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is being displayed. Settings related to effects include setting the volume of sound output from the speaker 52, setting the brightness of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), setting the frequency of effects to be executed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

The normal production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low-probability low-base game state" or "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 game machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 representing a mountain scenery on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5B-1. The background displayed in the normal effect mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The probability variable production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "high probability high base game state". In the variable probability performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a high probability state and a time saving state. In the variable probability effect mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a variable probability background image G103 representing the universe on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(B-2). The background displayed in the variable probability effect mode is not limited to the variable probability background image G103, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The time reduction production mode is a production mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 representing the sky on the display unit 50a in the time-saving effect mode, 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 multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot performance mode, the player is suggested that the jackpot game is being executed. Pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the jackpot production mode, when the jackpot game starts, as shown in FIG. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 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 indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during the round game, as shown in FIG. If the probability state is reached, a promotion image G110 suggesting that the state will be a high probability state is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as "round effect".

Further, in the jackpot performance mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an ending image G111 suggesting a performance mode set after the jackpot performance mode, as shown in FIG. The display unit 50a displays a total number of awarded balls image G112 or the like indicating the total number of awarded balls. The display of these images is called "ending effect".

In the basic embodiment, five types of production modes are set: a customer waiting production mode, a normal production mode, a variable probability production mode, a short production time production mode and a jackpot production mode. may be changed or added.

8-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, the special figure fluctuation production (also referred to as "variation production") will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. The special figure fluctuation production is a production for suggesting the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes the special figure variation performance using the performance symbols in parallel with the variable display of the special figure. As shown in FIG. 6(A), the performance design is composed of a left performance design EZ1, a middle performance design EZ2 and a right performance design EZ3.

The pachinko game machine PY1 variably displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, time reduction background image G104) in the special figure variation performance. It should be noted that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. The production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are, for example, composed of numerical patterns of "1" to "9", respectively. EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 fluctuate, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special figure. Then, the result of the big hit determination is suggested by the mode of stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

8-2-1. Normal variation The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation effect. The normal variation is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of special symbols has started.

The pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in normal variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 makes a loss without generating a reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a manner suggesting a failure (so-called split eyes). A mode suggesting a failure is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" and "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates reach after the normal fluctuation, as shown in FIG. Stop display and establish a reach. The stop order of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. The N-reach pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N-reach after establishment of the reach. The N-reach is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which the fluctuation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerates, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually decelerates the variation speed of the middle effect symbol EZ2 in N-reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses at N reach, as shown in FIG. , EZ2 and EZ3 are stopped. A mode suggesting reach-losing is a mode in which the left and right performance symbols are the same and the middle symbols are different from the left and right performance symbols, such as "7, 6, 7" and "5, 3, 5". On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SP reach after N reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the content of the N-reach effect.

8-2-3. SP reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The SP title image G1 is also a character image, for example, "Destroy the enemy A!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). Further, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SP reach is a loss, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the middle effect symbol EZ2 when developing into SPSP reach after this SP reach. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change the contents of the effect of the SP reach.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing SPSP Reach after SP Reach. The SPSP ready-to-win is, for example, a ready-to-win effect in which a battle between a main character and a formidable enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect to suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an SPSP title image G2 representing the start of the SPSP reach on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Destroy enemy B!". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, the pachinko machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a. A moving image of a battle with a character is displayed on the display section 50a. When the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko machine PY1 causes the main character to enter the battle in a manner suggesting a big win, as shown in FIG. A state of being delighted with the victory is displayed, and performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode suggesting a big win (so-called double eyes). On the other hand, when the pachinko machine PY1 determines that the SPSP reach is lost, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stop-displayed in a mode suggesting reach-losing. It should be noted that the contents of the SPSP ready-to-win effect can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop in a mode indicating a big win (also called "big win expectation") will be described. The degree of jackpot expectation is determined by the execution probability based on the result of jackpot determination. For example, when the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning. can be higher than

Further, for example, when the execution probability of SP reach is set to 4% when the result of jackpot determination is a loss, and set to 100% when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, SPSP reach is performed. When the execution probability is set to 2% when the result of the judgment of the big win is a loss, and is set to 100% when the result of the judgment of the big win is the winning of the jackpot, the degree of expectation of the big win against the SP reach is set to the big win against the SP reach. Expectations can be higher. In this way, by presetting the execution probability according to the result of the big win determination for the executable effect, it is possible to determine the degree of expectation for the big win for that effect.

8-3. Suspension Icon and Icon The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the suspension icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 suspension or the special figure 2 suspension is being stored. The pending icon HA is, for example, an icon image of "o". 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, the same icon image of "o" as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the pending icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3 and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a pending icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of reserved special figures 1 or the number of reserved special figures 2. For example, when the special figure 1 reserved number is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reserved number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the second 2 display area 50d2 and the pending icon HA is displayed. In the reserved icon display area 50d, both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number may be displayed, or only one of the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number is displayed You can let it be. In addition, the number of display areas forming the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

Further, an icon display area 50e is provided in the vicinity of the pending icon display area 50d at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10A, the icon display area 50e is composed of one icon display area 50e. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the variable display of the special figure, it displays the icon TA that is the same as or different from the pending icon HA in the icon display area 50e. In consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

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

In the pachinko game machine PY1, the variable display of the special figure is not performed, and when the game ball wins the first start port 11 when the special figure 1 reserved number is "0", as shown in FIG. 10 (B) , the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, when two game balls win the first start opening 11 during the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. A pending 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 pending number is "2". In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d, the figure 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the second icon TA in the pending icon display area 50d is displayed. The reserved icon HA of the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 reserved number is "1".

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

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

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable body production at an arbitrary timing in the special figure fluctuation production (for example, the timing of developing from N reach to SP reach). Here, an example of a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k is illustrated. The movable body effect is, as shown in FIG. 11A, an effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves onto the display section 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays the effect image G4 in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation. 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. 11(B) shows the case of developing into SPSP reach. It should be noted that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k in the movable body presentation can be changed as appropriate.

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

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special figure variation performance. Here, an operation effect using the normal button 40 is exemplified. The pachinko game machine PY1 generates a period during which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in the operation effect, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, As shown, an effect for prompting the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as “button operation prompting effect”) is performed. In the button operation prompting effect, a button operation prompting image G3 is displayed, and the button operation prompting image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40 and a pressing operation representing the operation mode of the normal button 40 (that is, pressing operation). 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 game machine PY1 responds to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is terminated, and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable object effect in which the on-board movable object 55k moves is performed as the operation result effect. It should be noted that the content of the operation presentation can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Prefetching effect The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing a prefetching effect based on the prefetching determination as the advance notice effect. The look-ahead effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect for suggesting in advance the result of the big hit determination.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing special figure 1 suspension or special figure 2 suspension. Here, the look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold is exemplified. When the game ball enters the first start port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special figure 1 reservation, based on the result of the prefetch determination for the special figure 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 10 (C) In the pending icon display area 50d, an icon image of "*" is displayed as the pending icon HA instead of the icon image of "o" which is normally displayed. It should be noted that the contents of the prefetch effect can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a portion related to control of the pachinko game machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 comprises a main control unit 100 that controls games, and an effect control unit 120 that executes effects. The main control unit 100 and the production control unit 120 are electrically connected, and the production control unit 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from 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 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and mainly controls various games (special game, normal game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). The game control microcomputer 101 also includes a game input section 101a, a game output section 101b, and a game storage section 101c. The game input unit 101a is a winning device provided on the game board 1 (first starting port 11, second starting port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) Winning information of game balls, operation information of initialization switch, operation information of setting change switch, etc. are inputted. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated in accordance with game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game storage unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and includes a table for selecting game content and game data generated according to game control (special figure 1 reserved , Special figure 2 hold, general figure hold, etc.) etc. are stored.

Various games are mainly controlled based on winning information and operation information input by the game input unit 101a. The game control microcomputer 101 controls various games using tables 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. The table stored in the game storage unit 101c is referred to when making the selection. The table shown below is stored in the game storage unit 101c.

9-2-1. Fluctuation Pattern Judgment Table A fluctuation pattern judgment table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 when performing variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the result of the big hit determination.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 14, selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting port, the result of jackpot determination, the result of 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 performance (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and if the reach performance is performed, it is determined that there is reach. , When the reach performance is not performed, it is assumed that there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns of "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013" and "THP021" to "THP022" as variation patterns. 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 variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As described above, during the variable display of the special figure, special figure variation production is performed. In the special figure fluctuation production, the production flow composed of one or more productions is executed, but each variation pattern is associated with the special figure variable display time and the production flow executed in the special figure fluctuation production. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "THP002" and "THP012" are associated with the production flow composed of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100000 ms and are "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → " "SP Reach" is associated with the production flow composed of "SP Reach", and "THP013" has a special figure variable display time of 20000 ms, and is composed of "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach". , and "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with an effect flow that is 13000 ms or 2000 ms for the variable display of the special figure and consists only of "normal fluctuation". Thus, according to the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are varied.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", so "THP001" is called "SPSP jackpot variation". Also, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot winning, and the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", so "THP002" is called "SP jackpot variation". Also, "THP011" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is called "SPSP loss variation". Also, "THP012" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and since the end of the effect flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is called "SP loss variation". Also, "THP013" is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, and the end of the effect flow is "N reach", so "THP013" is called "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "normal variation", "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss variation". . It should be noted that the selection ratio of the variation pattern can be appropriately set in consideration of the game characteristics of the pachinko game machine PY1.

9-2-2. Prefetch Determination Table A prefetch determination table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The prefetch determination table 103b1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of prefetch pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of prefetch pattern by referring to the prefetch determination table 103b1 when the right to receive the jackpot determination is acquired. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is the prefetch determination table 103b1.

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

Since "SHP001" is selected when the result of the prefetch determination is prefetch winning, "SHP001" is called a "jackpot prefetch pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. It is called "read-ahead pattern of reach-losing". In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the prefetch judgment is not prefetched, and the result of the fluctuation pattern prejudgment is a fluctuation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. It is called "normal failing look-ahead pattern".

9-2-3. Symbol Judgment Table A symbol judgment table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage unit 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table referred to when selecting the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the big hit determination is performed. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is the symbol determination table 103c1.

The game control microcomputer 101, as shown in FIG. 16, selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting port, the result of big hit determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects, as types of stop symbols, "jackpot Wα symbol", "jackpot Xα symbol", "jackpot Yα symbol", "jackpot Zα symbol", "small win symbol", "loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of 7 types of stop symbols of "losing B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a manner corresponding to the selected stop symbol. It should be noted that the types of stop symbols can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be described. As mentioned above, after the stop display of the special figure, when a big hit game is performed, when a small hit game is performed, when it becomes a time saving state, and when it becomes a loss without doing anything . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", and "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of loss. Each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small-hit game, and the type of loss (the above-mentioned specific loss, mere loss). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Xα", and "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with "jackpot game Yα”, the “jackpot Zα pattern” is associated with the “jackpot game Zα”, the “small prize pattern” is associated with the small prize game, and the “losing A pattern” is a mere loss in which nothing is done. , and the “losing B pattern” is associated with the time saving state. Thus, according to the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the type of big winning game to be executed, the type of small winning game, and the type of loss (whether or not the time saving state is set) are varied. .

Since the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are selected when a jackpot game in a high probability state is performed after that, the ``jackpot Wα pattern'' and the ``jackpot Yα pattern'' are referred to as ``variable patterns''. There is In addition, since the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are determined when the jackpot game in the normal probability state is performed thereafter, the "jackpot Xα pattern" and the "jackpot Zα pattern" are changed to the "normal pattern". That's what it means. In addition, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a mere loss in which nothing is performed after that, the "losing A symbol" may be referred to as a "normal losing symbol". In addition, since the "losing B pattern" is determined in the case of a specific failing that becomes a time saving state after that, the "losing B pattern" may be referred to as a "losing time saving pattern". It should be noted that 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 a production command generated according to game control to the production control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate commands shown below.

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

9-3-2. Special Figure Commands Special figure commands are generated in connection with the actions of the first special figure and the second special figure. As a special figure command, a special figure variation pattern command generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command generated by determining the stop pattern of the special figure, variable display of the special figure There are special figure start commands generated by the start of, special figure confirmation commands generated by special figure stop display, and the like.

9-3-3. General map commands General map commands are generated in relation to general map actions. The normal map command includes a normal map start command generated by starting the variable display of the normal map, a normal map determination command generated by the stop display of the normal map, and the like.

9-3-4. Hold command The hold command is generated in relation to the increase or decrease in the number of holds of special figure 1 hold, special figure 2 hold and general figure hold, special figure 1 generated by the increase in the number of special figure 1 reservations as a hold command Reserved increase command, Special figure 1 reserved decrease command generated by reducing the number of special figures 1 reserved, Special figure 2 reserved increase command generated by increasing the number of special figures 2 reserved, Generated by decreasing the number of special figures 2 reserved There is a special figure 2 hold decrease command, a general figure hold increase command generated by an increase in the normal figure hold number, a general figure hold decrease command generated by a decrease in the normal figure hold number, etc.

9-3-5. Jackpot Game Command Jackpot game commands are generated in association with jackpot game actions. As jackpot game commands, there are an OP command generated at the start of OP, a round command generated at the start of each round game, an ED command generated at the start of ED, and the like.

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

9-3-7. Auxiliary game command Auxiliary game command is generated in relation to the operation of the auxiliary game. As the auxiliary game command, there is an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary 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 by the game state being a normal probability state, a high probability command generated by the game state being a high probability state, and a game state being a non-time saving state There are a non-time-saving command to be executed, a time-saving command generated by the game state being the time-saving state, and a jackpot command generated by the game state being the jackpot game state.

9-4. Effect Control Unit The effect control unit 120 includes a performance control microcomputer 121 . The effect control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various effects (effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect, pending effect, advance notice effect, etc.). In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance input section 121a and a performance storage section 121b. The performance input unit 121a inputs commands for performance output from the main control unit 100, operation information of the normal button 40, operation information of the special button 41, and the like. The effect storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM and a RAM, and stores a table for selecting an advance notice effect and the like, effect data generated according to the execution of the effect, and the like.

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

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The first embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the first embodiment.

1. Variation Pattern Judgment Table First, variation patterns that can be determined by the game control microcomputer 101 in the configuration of the pachinko game machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be further described with reference to FIG. In addition to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17 is stored in the game storage unit 101c of the present embodiment.

The game control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of the special figure based on the result of the big hit determination and the result of the reach determination. Specifically, the variation pattern when the game state is a non-time saving state and the result of the first special jackpot determination is “jackpot” is the above “THP002” plus the variation patterns “THP051” and “THP052”. There are 3 types.

"THP051" is a variation pattern in which after the normal variation, the reach, character transformation effect in the success mode described later, and the SPSP reach in the success mode are performed. This variation pattern "THP051" is also referred to as "first SPSP jackpot variation".

"THP052" is a variation pattern in which after normal variation, reach, character transformation effect in failure mode, SP reach, and development effect are performed, and SPSP reach in success mode is performed. This variation pattern "THP052" is also referred to as "second SPSP jackpot variation".

On the other hand, the game state is a non-time saving state, the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing", and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the above "THP013", the variation pattern " There are five types, including "THP061", "THP062", "THP063" and "THP064".

"THP061" is a variation pattern in which after the normal variation, reach, a character transformation effect in a success mode, which will be described later, and an SPSP reach in a failure mode are performed. This variation pattern "THP061" is also referred to as "first SPSP loss variation".

"THP062" is a variation pattern in which after normal variation, reach, character transformation effect in failure mode, SP reach, and development effect are performed, and SPSP reach in failure mode is performed. This variation pattern "THP062" is also referred to as "second SPSP loss variation".

"THP063" is a variation pattern in which SP reach is performed after normal variation, reach, and character transformation effects in a failure mode. This variation pattern "THP063" is also referred to as "first SP loss variation".

"THP064" is a variation pattern in which SP reach is performed through reach and N reach after normal variation. This variation pattern “THP064” is also called “second SP loss variation”.

FIG. 18 shows distribution rates (execution probabilities) of variation patterns in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "jackpot" in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the variation pattern with the distribution rate shown in FIG. 18(A). In addition, in the non-time saving state, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is "losing" and the result of the reach determination is "with reach", the game control microcomputer 101 distributes the distribution rate shown in FIG. 18 (B) to select a variation pattern.

According to FIG. 18(A), the total value of the allocation rate of the variation patterns "THP051" and "THP052" including the character transformation effect is "92%", and the value of the allocation rate of the variation pattern "THP002". (8%). Therefore, in most cases where the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is a jackpot in the non-time saving state, the character transformation effect is executed. Therefore, when the character transformation effect is executed, it is possible to make the player aware that there is a high possibility that the "jackpot game" will be executed after that.

Also, the distribution rate value (85%) of the variation pattern "THP051" is greater than the distribution rate value (7%) of the variation pattern "THP052". Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special figure is a jackpot in the non-time-saving state, the character transformation performance is more likely to be executed in the success mode than the character transformation performance is executed in the failure mode. Therefore, when the character transformation effect is executed in the success mode than when the character transformation effect is executed in the failure mode, it is possible that the "jackpot game" may be executed after that. It is possible to make people aware. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while anticipating that the character will transform during the execution of the character transformation effect.

In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination of the first special pattern is "jackpot winning" in the non-time-saving state, the character transformation production is not executed and the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode suggesting a jackpot. rarely displayed. Therefore, when the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped in a stop mode suggesting a big win after the execution of the SP reach without executing the character transformation performance, it is possible to surprise the player and play the game. It is possible to surprise and delight people.

Further, according to FIG. 18(B), the total value (20%) of the allocation rate of the variation patterns "THP061", "THP062" and "THP063" including the character transformation effect does not include the character transformation effect. The total value (80%) of the allocation ratios of the fluctuation patterns “THP013” and “THP064” is greater. In other words, if the result of the jackpot judgment of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is "jackpot winning", the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" and the result of reach judgment is "with reach" , it is difficult to select a variation pattern including a character transformation effect. Therefore, when the character transformation effect is performed, it is possible to make the player aware that the "jackpot game" may be executed after that.

Also, the total value (16%) of the apportionment rate of the variation patterns "THP062" and "THP063" is greater than the value (4%) of the apportionment rate of the variation pattern "THP061". In other words, if the result of the jackpot judgment of the first special figure in the non-time saving state is "jackpot winning", the result of the jackpot judgment is "losing" and the result of reach judgment is "with reach" , it is difficult to select a variation pattern including a character transformation effect in a successful mode. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aware that the "jackpot game" may be executed after the character transformation effect is performed in the successful mode.

2. Effect Next, various effects in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The production control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can execute "character transformation production" in addition to the normal fluctuation, reach, SP reach, development production and SPSP reach described above in the special figure fluctuation production. The character transformation effect is an image effect in which the character appearing on the display section 50a transforms or does not transform during execution of the special figure variation effect. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 121 variably displays the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a display mode to be described later in the special figure variation effect.

2-1. Production pattern of special figure fluctuation production First, the display mode of production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are displayed as fluctuation display, temporary stop display, and main stop display during execution of special figure fluctuation production will be described using FIGS. 19 to 28. do. In this embodiment, when the game state is the low-probability low-base game state (normal game state), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are not displayed in the display modes shown in FIGS. A normal effect pattern shown in 21 or a special effect pattern shown in FIGS. 22 to 28 is used.

The normal effect symbols include normal "1" symbol G210, normal "2" symbol G220, normal "3" symbol G230, normal "4" symbol G240, normal "5" symbol G250, and normal "6" symbol shown in FIG. There are eight kinds of G260, normal "7" symbol G270 and normal "8" symbol G280.

The normal “1” pattern G210 is a pattern combining a number image S1X imitating the number “1” and a character image CA imitating the character A, as shown in FIG. 20(A). Specifically, the character image CA is arranged inside the number image S1X, that is, inside the periphery of the number "1". Since the character image CA is inside the number image S1X, the player who sees the normal "1" pattern G210 on the display section 50a can easily recognize the number "1" rather than the character A at a glance.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 20A, the display mode of the number image S1X having a sufficiently large area for arranging the character image CA inside is particularly referred to as the first mode. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 20C, the display mode of the numeric image (in this case, the numeric image S3Y), which has a small area for arranging the character image (in this case, the character image CC), is changed to the second mode. It is called 2 modes. That is, the display mode of the numeric image of the present embodiment includes the first mode and the second mode, which has a smaller area than the first mode (specifically, the numeric image of the first mode is reduced at a predetermined reduction ratio). There is a mode.

The normal "2" pattern G220 is a pattern combining the number image S2X of the first mode imitating the number "2" and the character image CB imitating the character B, as shown in FIG. 20(B). . Specifically, the character image CB is arranged inside the number image S2X, that is, inside the periphery of the number "2". Since the character image CB is inside the number image S2X, the player who normally sees the "2" symbol G220 can easily recognize the number "2" rather than the character B at a glance.

The normal "3" pattern G230 is a pattern that combines the number image S3Y of the second mode imitating the number "3" and the character image CC imitating the character C, as shown in FIG. 20(C). . Specifically, the character image CC is arranged above the number image S3Y. Since the character image CC exists outside the number image S3Y, the player who sees the normal "3" symbol G230 can equally recognize the number "3" and the character C.

The normal "4" pattern G240 is a pattern combining the number image S4X of the first mode imitating the number "4" and the character image CD imitating the character D, as shown in FIG. 20(D). . Specifically, the character image CD is arranged inside the number image S4X, that is, inside the outer periphery of the number "4". Since the character image CD is inside the number image S4X, the player who sees the normal "4" symbol G240 can easily recognize the number "4" rather than the character D at a glance.

The normal "5" pattern G250 is a pattern obtained by combining the number image S5Y of the second mode imitating the number "5" and the character image CE imitating the character E, as shown in FIG. 21(E). . Specifically, the character image CE is arranged above the number image S5Y. Since the character image CE is present outside the number image S5Y, the player who sees the normal "5" pattern G250 can equally recognize the number "5" and the character E.

The normal "6" pattern G260 is a pattern combining the number image S6X of the first mode imitating the number "6" and the character image CF imitating the character F, as shown in FIG. 21(F). . Specifically, the character image CF is arranged inside the number image S6X, that is, inside the outer periphery of the number "6". Since the character image CF is inside the number image S6X, the player who sees the normal "6" pattern G260 can easily recognize the number "6" rather than the character F at first sight.

The normal "7" pattern G270 is a pattern obtained by combining the number image S7Y of the second mode imitating the number "7" and the character image CG imitating the character G, as shown in FIG. 21(G). . Specifically, the character image CG is arranged above the number image S7Y. Since the character image CG exists outside the number image S7Y, the player who sees the normal "7" pattern G270 can equally recognize the number "7" and the character G.

The normal "8" pattern G280 is a pattern combining the number image S8X of the first mode imitating the number "8" and the character image CH imitating the character H, as shown in FIG. 21(H). . Specifically, the character image CH is arranged inside the number image S8X, that is, inside the outer periphery of the number "8". Since the character image CH is inside the number image S8X, the player who normally sees the "8" pattern G280 can easily recognize the number "8" rather than the character H at a glance.

In this embodiment, it is possible to variably display the above-described normal effect symbols from the start of execution of the special figure variation effect when the game state is the normal game state to at least the normal change. Therefore, the player is supposed to see the normal production pattern in the execution of the special figure fluctuation production every time in the normal game state. Therefore, the normal performance symbols are likely to be familiar to the player as the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3 in the normal game state.

Next, the special production pattern will be explained. In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal game state, the normal effect pattern may change. That is, in that case, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be changed from the normal performance symbols to the special performance symbols.

The special effect symbols include the first special "1" symbol G211 to sixth special "1" symbol G216 shown in FIG. 22(A), and the first special "2" symbol G221 to sixth special symbol G221 shown in FIG. "2" symbol G226, first special "3" symbol G231 to sixth special "3" symbol G236 shown in FIG. There are 6 special "4" symbols G246. Further, the first special "5" symbol G251 to sixth special "5" symbol G256 shown in FIG. 23(E) and the first special "6" symbol G261 to sixth special "6" symbol shown in FIG. 23(F) G266, first special "7" symbol G271 to sixth special "7" symbol G276 shown in FIG. 23(G), and first special "8" symbol G281 to sixth special "8" symbol shown in FIG. "There is a pattern G286.

First, special effect symbols (first special "1" symbol G211 to sixth special "1" symbol G216) that can be changed from the normal "1" symbol G210 will be described. The first special "1" pattern G211 is a pattern in which the number image S1X of the first mode imitating the number "1" and the character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, the character image CC is arranged inside the number image S1X. That is, the character image is not the character image CA but the character image CC, which is different from the normal "1" symbol G210 described above.

Since this first special "1" symbol G211 has the character image CC inside the number image S1X, the player who sees the first special "1" symbol G211 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number "1" than the character C. 1” is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the first special "1" symbol G211 is not the character image CA of the normal "1" symbol G210 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CC. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the first special "1" symbol G211 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CC in the number image S1X.

The second special "1" pattern G212 is a pattern in which the number image S1X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S1X. That is, the character image is the character image CE instead of the character image CA or the character image CC, which is different from the above-described normal "1" symbol G210 and the first special "1" symbol G211.

Since this second special "1" symbol G212 has the character image CE inside the number image S1X, the player who sees the second special "1" symbol G212 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 1” is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the second special "1" symbol G212 is not the character image CA of the normal "1" symbol G210 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CE. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the second special "1" symbol G212 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CE in the number image S1X.

The third special "1" pattern G213 is a pattern in which the number image S1X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S1X. That is, since the character image is not the character image CA, the character image CC, or the character image CE, but the character image CG, the above-described normal "1" symbol G210, first special "1" symbol G211, and second special "1" symbol It differs from the design G212.

Since this third special "1" symbol G213 has a character image CG inside the number image S1X, the player who sees the third special "1" symbol G213 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 1” is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the third special "1" symbol G213 is a character image CG instead of the character image CA of the normal "1" symbol G210 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the third special "1" symbol G213 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CG in the number image S1X.

The fourth special "1" pattern G214 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S1Y imitating the number "1" and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S1Y. The character I indicated by the character image CI is the character C transformed into, and has the letter "C" on its chest (see FIG. 27A).

Since the fourth special "1" symbol G214 has the character image CI outside the number image S1Y, the player who sees the fourth special "1" symbol G214 can see that the number "1" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CI) than the above-described normal "1" symbol G210, in which the character image (character image CA) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S1X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "1" symbol G214 to the character image CI more than the normal "1" symbol G210.

The fifth special “1” pattern G215 is a pattern in which a number image S1Y of the second mode imitating the number “1” and a character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S1Y. In other words, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 in that the character image is not the character image CI but the character image CJ. The character J indicated by the character image CJ is a figure when the above-described character E is transformed. Also, as shown in FIG. 27B, for example, this character J is different from the above-described character I in that the character J has the letter "E" on its chest.

Since the fifth special "1" symbol G215 has the character image CJ outside the number image S1Y, the player who sees the fifth special "1" symbol G215 can see that the number "1" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described normal “1” symbol G210, in which the character image (character image CA) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S1X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fifth special "1" symbol G215 to the character image CJ rather than the normal "1" symbol G210.

The sixth special "1" pattern G216 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S1Y imitating the number "1" and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S1Y. That is, the character image is the character image CK instead of the character image CI or the character image CJ, which is different from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 and fifth special "1" symbol G215. The character K indicated by the character image CK is a figure when the character G is transformed. Also, as shown in FIG. 27C, for example, this character K is different from the character I and the character J in that there is a letter "G" on the chest.

Since this sixth special "1" symbol G216 has a character image CK outside the number image S1Y, the player who sees this sixth special "1" symbol G216 can see that the number "1" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CK) than the above-described normal "1" symbol G210, in which the character image (character image CA) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S1X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the sixth special "1" symbol G216 to the character image CK rather than the normal "1" symbol G210.

Next, the special performance symbols (first special "2" symbol G221 to sixth special "2" symbol G226) that can be changed from the normal "2" symbol G220 will be described. The first special “2” pattern G221 is a pattern in which the number image S2X of the first mode imitating the number “2” and the character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, the character image CC is arranged inside the numeric image S2X of the first mode. That is, it differs from the above-described normal "2" symbol G220 in that the character image is the character image CC. Also, it differs from the above-described first special "1" symbol G211 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S2X.

Since this first special "2" symbol G221 has the character image CC inside the number image S2X, the player who sees the first special "2" symbol G221 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number "2" than the character C. 2” is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the first special "2" symbol G221 is not the character image CB of the normal "2" symbol G220 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CC. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the first special "2" symbol G221 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CC in the number image S2X.

The second special “2” pattern G222 is a pattern in which the number image S2X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S2X. That is, the character image is the character image CE, which is different from the normal "2" symbol G220 and the first special "2" symbol G221. Also, it differs from the above-described second special "1" symbol G212 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S2X.

Since this second special "2" symbol G222 has the character image CE inside the number image S2X, the player who sees the second special "2" symbol G222 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number "2" than character E. 2” is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the second special "2" symbol G222 is not the character image CB of the normal "2" symbol G220 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CE. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the second special "2" symbol G222 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CE in the number image S2X.

The third special "2" pattern G223 is a pattern in which the number image S2X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S2X. That is, in that the character image is the character image CG, it differs from the above-described normal "2" symbol G220, first special "2" symbol G221, and second special "2" symbol G222. Also, it differs from the above-described third special "1" symbol G213 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S2X.

Since this third special "2" symbol G223 has a character image CG inside the number image S2X, the player who sees the third special "2" symbol G223 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number "2" than the character G 2” is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the third special "2" symbol G223 is a character image CG instead of the character image CB of the normal "2" symbol G220 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the third special "2" symbol G223 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CG in the number image S2X.

The fourth special “2” pattern G224 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S2Y imitating the number “2” and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S2Y. In other words, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S2Y.

Since this fourth special "2" symbol G224 has a character image CI outside the number image S2Y, the player who sees this fourth special "2" symbol G224 can see that both the number "2" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CI) than the above-described normal “2” symbol G220, in which the character image (character image CB) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S2X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "2" symbol G224 to the character image CI more than the normal "2" symbol G220.

The fifth special “2” pattern G225 is a pattern in which the number image S2Y of the second mode and the character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S2Y. In other words, it differs from the fourth special "2" symbol G224 in that the character image is the character image CJ. Also, it differs from the above-described fifth special "1" symbol G215 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S2Y.

Since the fifth special "2" symbol G225 has the character image CJ outside the number image S2Y, the player who sees the fifth special "2" symbol G225 can see that the number "2" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described normal “2” symbol G220, in which the character image (character image CB) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S2X. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the character image CJ who sees the fifth special "2" symbol G225 more than the normal "2" symbol G220.

The sixth special "2" pattern G226 is a pattern in which the number image S2Y of the second mode and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S2Y. That is, in that the character image is the character image CK, it differs from the above-described fourth special "2" symbol G224 and fifth special "2" symbol G225. Also, it differs from the sixth special "1" symbol G216 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S2Y.

Since the sixth special "2" pattern G226 has a character image CK outside the number image S2Y, the player who sees this sixth special "2" pattern G226 can see that the number "2" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, the character image (character image CB) is easier for the player to recognize than the above-described normal “2” symbol G220, in which the character image (character image CB) is relatively difficult to recognize than the number image S2X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the sixth special "2" symbol G226 to the character image CK rather than the normal "2" symbol G220.

Subsequently, the special performance symbols (first special "3" symbol G231 to sixth special "3" symbol G236) that can be changed from the normal "3" symbol G230 will be described. The first special "3" pattern G231 is a pattern in which a number image S3X of the first mode imitating the number "3" and a character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26A, the character image CC is arranged inside the number image S3X of the first mode. That is, it differs from the above-described normal "3" symbol G230 in that the aspect of the number image is the first aspect. In addition, it differs from the first special "1" symbol G211 and the first special "2" symbol G221 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S3X.

Since this first special "3" symbol G231 has the character image CC inside the number image S3X, the player who sees the first special "3" symbol G231 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 3” is easier to recognize at a glance.

The second special "3" pattern G232 is a pattern in which the number image S3X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S3X. In other words, it differs from the above-described first special "3" symbol G231 in that the character image is the character image CE. In addition, it is different from the second special "1" symbol G212 and the second special "2" symbol G222 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S3X.

Since this second special "3" symbol G232 has the character image CE inside the number image S3X, the player who sees the second special "3" symbol G232 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 3” is easier to recognize at a glance.

The third special "3" pattern G233 is a pattern in which the number image S3X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S3X. That is, it differs from the above-described first special "3" pattern G231 and second special "3" pattern G232 in that the character image is the character image CG. Also, it differs from the above-described third special "1" symbol G213 and third special "2" symbol G223 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S3X.

This third special "3" symbol G233 has a character image CG inside the number image S3X. 3” is easier to recognize at a glance.

The fourth special “3” pattern G234 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S3Y imitating the number “3” and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27A, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S3Y. That is, the character image is the character image CI, which is different from the normal "3" symbol G230 described above. Also, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 and fourth special "2" symbol G224 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S3Y.

Since the fourth special "3" symbol G234 has the character image CI outside the number image S3Y, the player who sees the fourth special "3" symbol G234 can see that the number "3" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CI) than the above-described first special "3" symbol G231, in which the character image (character image CC) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S3X. there is Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "3" symbol G234 to the character image CI more than the first special "3" symbol G231.

The fifth special “3” pattern G235 is a pattern in which the number image S3Y of the second mode and the character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S3Y. In other words, it differs from the fourth special "3" symbol G234 in that the character image is the character image CJ. In addition, it differs from the above-described fifth special "1" symbol G215 and fifth special "2" symbol G225 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S3Y.

Since the fifth special "3" symbol G235 has the character image CJ outside the number image S3Y, the player who sees the fifth special "3" symbol G235 can see that the number "3" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described first special "3" symbol G231, in which the character image (character image CC) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S3X. there is Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player looking at the fifth special "3" symbol G235 to the character image CJ rather than the first special "3" symbol G231.

The sixth special "3" pattern G236 is a pattern in which the number image S3Y of the second mode and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S3Y. That is, in that the character image is the character image CK, it differs from the above-described fourth special "3" symbol G234 and fifth special "3" symbol G235. Also, it differs from the sixth special "1" symbol G216 and the sixth special "2" symbol G226 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S3Y.

Since this sixth special "3" symbol G236 has a character image CK outside the number image S3Y, the player who sees this sixth special "3" symbol G236 can see that the number "3" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, the player can more easily recognize the character image (character image CK) than the above-described first special "3" symbol G231, in which the character image (character image CC) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S3X. there is Therefore, it is possible to draw the attention of the player looking at the sixth special "3" symbol G236 to the character image CK rather than the first special "3" symbol G231.

Next, the special effect symbols (first special "4" symbol G241 to sixth special "4" symbol G246) that can be changed from the normal "4" symbol G240 will be described. The first special "4" pattern G241 is a pattern in which the number image S4X of the first mode imitating the number "4" and the character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, the character image CC is arranged inside the numeric image S4X of the first mode. That is, the character image is the character image CC, which is different from the normal "4" symbol G240 described above. In addition, it differs from the first special "1" symbol G211, the first special "2" symbol G221, and the first special "3" symbol G231 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S4X.

Since this first special "4" symbol G241 has the character image CC inside the number image S4X, the player who sees the first special "4" symbol G241 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 4" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the first special "4" symbol G241 is not the character image CD of the normal "4" symbol G240 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CC. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the first special "4" symbol G241 feel uncomfortable, and draw the player's attention to the character image CC in the number image S4X.

The second special "4" pattern G242 is a pattern in which the number image S4X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S4X. That is, the character image is the character image CE, which is different from the normal "4" symbol G240 and the first special "4" symbol G241. Also, it differs from the above-described second special "1" symbol G212 to second special "3" symbol G232 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S4X.

Since this second special "4" symbol G242 has the character image CE inside the number image S4X, the player who sees the second special "4" symbol G242 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 4" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the second special "4" symbol G242 is not the character image CD of the normal "4" symbol G240 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CE. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the second special "4" symbol G242 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CE in the number image S4X.

The third special "4" pattern G243 is a pattern in which the number image S4X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S4X. That is, in that the character image is the character image CG, it differs from the above-described normal "4" symbol G240, first special "4" symbol G241, and second special "4" symbol G242. Also, it differs from the above-described third special "1" symbol G213 to third special "3" symbol G233 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S4X.

This third special "4" symbol G243 has a character image CG inside the number image S4X. 4" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the third special "4" symbol G243 is not the character image CD of the normal "4" symbol G240 that the player is accustomed to seeing in the normal game state, but the character image CG. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the third special "4" symbol G243 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CG in the number image S4X.

The fourth special "4" pattern G244 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S4Y imitating the number "4" and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S4Y. That is, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 to fourth special "3" symbol G234 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S4Y.

Since this fourth special "4" symbol G244 has a character image CI outside the number image S4Y, the player who sees this fourth special "4" symbol G244 can see that both the number "4" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CI) than the above-described normal "4" symbol G240 in which the character image (character image CD) is relatively difficult to recognize than the number image S4X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "4" symbol G244 to the character image CI more than the normal "4" symbol G240.

The fifth special "4" pattern G245 is a pattern in which the number image S4Y of the second mode and the character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S4Y. In other words, it differs from the fourth special "4" symbol G244 in that the character image is the character image CJ. Also, it differs from the fifth special "1" symbol G215 to the fifth special "3" symbol G235 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S4Y.

Since the fifth special "4" pattern G245 has the character image CJ outside the number image S4Y, the player who sees the fifth special "4" pattern G245 can see that the number "4" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described normal "4" symbol G240, in which the character image (character image CD) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S4X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fifth special "4" symbol G245 to the character image CJ rather than the normal "4" symbol G240.

The sixth special "4" pattern G246 is a pattern in which the number image S4Y of the second mode and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S4Y. That is, it differs from the above-described fourth special "4" symbol G244 and fifth special "4" symbol G245 in that the character image is the character image CK. In addition, it is different from the above sixth special "1" symbol G216 to sixth special "3" symbol G236 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S4Y.

Since the sixth special "4" pattern G246 has a character image CK outside the number image S4Y, the player who sees this sixth special "4" pattern G246 can see that the number "4" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CK) than the above-described normal "4" symbol G240, in which the character image (character image CD) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S4X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the sixth special "4" symbol G246 to the character image CK rather than the normal "4" symbol G240.

Subsequently, the special effect symbols (first special "5" symbol G251 to sixth special "5" symbol G256) that can be changed from the normal "5" symbol G250 will be described. The first special “5” pattern G251 is a pattern in which a number image S5X of the first mode imitating the number “5” and a character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26B, the character image CC is arranged inside the number image S5X of the first mode. That is, it differs from the above-described normal "5" symbol G250 in that the aspect of the number image is the first aspect. Further, since the number image of the first mode is the number image S5X, the first special "1" symbol G211, the first special "2" symbol G221, the first special "3" symbol G231, the first special " 4” differs from the symbol G241.

Since this first special "5" symbol G251 has the character image CC inside the number image S5X, the player who sees the first special "5" symbol G251 on the display section 50a will be more likely to see the number " 5" is easier to recognize at a glance.

The second special "5" pattern G252 is a pattern in which the number image S5X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S5X. In other words, it differs from the above-described first special "5" symbol G251 in that the character image is the character image CE. Also, it differs from the above-described second special "1" symbol G212 to second special "4" symbol G242 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S5X.

Since this second special "5" symbol G252 has the character image CE inside the number image S5X, the player who sees the second special "5" symbol G252 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 5" is easier to recognize at a glance.

The third special "5" pattern G253 is a pattern in which the number image S5X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S5X. That is, it differs from the first special "5" symbol G251 and the second special "5" symbol G252 in that the character image is the character image CG. Also, it is different from the above-described third special "1" symbol G213 to third special "4" symbol G243 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S5X.

This third special "5" symbol G253 has a character image CG inside the number image S5X. 5" is easier to recognize at a glance.

The fourth special “5” pattern G254 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S5Y imitating the number “5” and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S5Y. That is, it differs from the above-described normal "5" symbol G250 in that the character image is the character image CI. Also, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 to fourth special "4" symbol G244 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S5Y.

Since this fourth special "5" symbol G254 has a character image CI outside the number image S5Y, the player who sees this fourth special "5" symbol G254 can see that the number "5" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, the player can more easily recognize the character image (character image CI) than the above-described first special "5" symbol G251, in which the character image (character image CE) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S5X. there is Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "5" symbol G254 to the character image CI more than the first special "5" symbol G251.

The fifth special "5" pattern G255 is a pattern in which the number image S5Y of the second mode and the character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27B, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S5Y. That is, in that the character image is the character image CJ, it differs from the above-described normal "5" symbol G250 and the fourth special "5" symbol G254. In addition, it is different from the above fifth special "1" symbol G215 to fifth special "4" symbol G245 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S5Y.

Since the fifth special "5" symbol G255 has the character image CJ outside the number image S5Y, the player who sees the fifth special "5" symbol G255 can see that the number "5" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described first special "5" symbol G251, in which the character image (character image CE) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S5X. there is Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fifth special "5" symbol G255 to the character image CJ rather than the first special "5" symbol G251.

The sixth special "5" pattern G256 is a pattern in which the number image S5Y of the second mode and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28B, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S5Y. That is, in that the character image is the character image CK, it differs from the normal "5" symbol G250, the fourth special "5" symbol G254, and the fifth special "5" symbol G255. Also, it differs from the sixth special "1" symbol G216 to sixth special "4" symbol G246 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S5Y.

Since this sixth special "5" symbol G256 has a character image CK outside the number image S5Y, the player who sees this sixth special "5" symbol G256 can see that the number "5" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, the player can more easily recognize the character image (character image CK) than the above-described first special "5" symbol G251, in which the character image (character image CE) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S5X. there is Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the sixth special "5" symbol G256 to the character image CK rather than the first special "5" symbol G251.

Next, the special performance symbols (first special "6" symbol G261 to sixth special "6" symbol G266) that can be changed from the normal "6" symbol G260 will be described. The first special "6" pattern G261 is a pattern in which a number image S6X of the first mode imitating the number "6" and a character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, the character image CC is arranged inside the numeric image S6X of the first mode. That is, the character image is the character image CC, which is different from the above-described normal "6" symbol G260. Further, since the number image of the first mode is the number image S6X, the first special "1" symbol G211, the first special "2" symbol G221, the first special "3" symbol G231, the first special " 4" pattern G241 and the first special "5" pattern G251.

Since this first special "6" symbol G261 has the character image CC inside the number image S6X, the player who sees the first special "6" symbol G261 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number "6" than the character C. 6" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the first special "6" symbol G261 is not the character image CF of the normal "6" symbol G260 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CC. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the first special "6" symbol G261 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CC in the number image S6X.

The second special "6" pattern G262 is a pattern in which the number image S6X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S6X. That is, the character image is the character image CE, which is different from the normal "6" symbol G260 and the first special "6" symbol G261. Also, it differs from the above-described second special "1" symbol G212 to second special "5" symbol G252 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S6X.

Since this second special "6" symbol G262 has the character image CE inside the number image S6X, the player who sees the second special "6" symbol G262 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 6" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the second special "6" symbol G262 is not the character image CF of the normal "6" symbol G260 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CE. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the second special "6" symbol G262 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CE in the number image S6X.

The third special "6" pattern G263 is a pattern in which the number image S6X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S6X. That is, in that the character image is the character image CG, it differs from the above-described normal "6" symbol G260, first special "6" symbol G261, and second special "6" symbol G262. Also, it is different from the above-described third special "1" symbol G213 to third special "5" symbol G253 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S6X.

Since the third special "6" symbol G263 has a character image CG inside the number image S6X, the player who sees the third special "6" symbol G263 on the display section 50a will be more likely to see the number "6" than the character G. 6" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the third special "6" symbol G263 is not the character image CF of the normal "6" symbol G260 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but a character image CG. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the third special "6" pattern G263 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CG in the number image S6X.

The fourth special “6” pattern G264 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S6Y imitating the number “6” and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S6Y. In other words, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 to fourth special "5" symbol G254 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S6Y.

Since the fourth special "6" symbol G264 has the character image CI outside the number image S6Y, the player who sees the fourth special "6" symbol G264 can see that the number "6" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, the character image (character image CF) is easier for the player to recognize than the above-described normal "6" symbol G260, in which the character image (character image CF) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S6X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "6" symbol G264 to the character image CI more than the normal "6" symbol G260.

The fifth special "6" pattern G265 is a pattern in which the number image S6Y of the second mode and the character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S6Y. In other words, it differs from the fourth special "6" symbol G264 in that the character image is the character image CJ. Also, it differs from the fifth special "1" symbol G215 to the fifth special "5" symbol G255 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S6Y.

Since the fifth special "6" symbol G265 has the character image CJ outside the number image S6Y, the player who sees the fifth special "6" symbol G265 can see that the number "6" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described normal "6" symbol G260, in which the character image (character image CF) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S6X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the character image CJ when he/she sees the fifth special "6" symbol G265 rather than the normal "6" symbol G260.

The sixth special "6" pattern G266 is a pattern in which the number image S6Y of the second mode and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S6Y. That is, in that the character image is the character image CK, it differs from the above-described fourth special "6" symbol G264 and fifth special "6" symbol G265. Also, it differs from the sixth special "1" symbol G216 to sixth special "5" symbol G256 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S6Y.

Since this sixth special "6" pattern G266 has a character image CK outside the number image S6Y, the player who sees this sixth special "6" pattern G266 can see that the number "6" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CK) than the above-described normal "6" symbol G260, in which the character image (character image CF) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S6X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the sixth special "6" symbol G266 to the character image CK rather than the normal "6" symbol G260.

Next, the special effect symbols (first special "7" symbol G271 to sixth special "7" symbol G276) that can be changed from the normal "7" symbol G270 will be described. The first special “7” pattern G271 is a pattern in which a number image S7X of the first mode imitating the number “7” and a character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26(C), the character image CC is arranged inside the number image S7X of the first mode. That is, it differs from the above-described normal "7" symbol G270 in that the aspect of the number image is the first aspect. Further, since the number image of the first mode is the number image S7X, the first special "1" symbol G211, the first special "2" symbol G221, the first special "3" symbol G231, the first special " It differs from the 4" symbol G241, the first special "5" symbol G251, and the first special "6" symbol G261.

Since this first special "7" symbol G271 has the character image CC inside the number image S7X, the player who sees the first special "7" symbol G271 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 7" is easier to recognize at a glance.

The second special "7" pattern G272 is a pattern in which the number image S7X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S7X. In other words, it differs from the above-described first special "7" symbol G271 in that the character image is the character image CE. Also, it differs from the second special "1" symbol G212 to second special "6" symbol G262 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S7X.

Since the second special "7" symbol G272 has the character image CE inside the number image S7X, the player who sees the second special "7" symbol G272 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 7" is easier to recognize at a glance.

The third special "7" pattern G273 is a pattern in which the number image S7X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S7X. That is, it differs from the above-described first special "7" symbol G271 and second special "7" symbol G272 in that the character image is the character image CG. Also, it differs from the above-described third special "1" symbol G213 to third special "6" symbol G263 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S7X.

This third special "7" symbol G273 has a character image CG inside the number image S7X. 7" is easier to recognize at a glance.

The fourth special “7” pattern G274 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S7Y imitating the number “7” and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S7Y. That is, the character image is the character image CI, which is different from the above-described normal "7" symbol G270. Also, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 to fourth special "6" symbol G264 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S7Y.

Since the fourth special "7" symbol G274 has the character image CI outside the number image S7Y, the player who sees this fourth special "7" symbol G274 can see that the number "7" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, the character image (character image CG) becomes easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CI) than the above-described first special "7" symbol G271, in which the character image (character image CG) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S7X. there is Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "7" symbol G274 to the character image CI more than the first special "7" symbol G271.

The fifth special “7” pattern G275 is a pattern in which the number image S7Y of the second mode and the character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S7Y. That is, it differs from the above-described normal "7" symbol G270 and the fourth special "7" symbol G274 in that the character image is the character image CJ. Also, it differs from the fifth special "1" symbol G215 to the fifth special "6" symbol G265 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S7Y.

Since this fifth special "7" symbol G275 has a character image CJ outside the number image S7Y, the player who sees this fifth special "7" symbol G275 can see that the number "7" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described first special "7" symbol G271, in which the character image (character image CG) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S7X. there is Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fifth special "7" symbol G275 to the character image CJ more than the first special "7" symbol G271.

The sixth special "7" pattern G276 is a pattern in which the number image S7Y of the second mode and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27C, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S7Y. That is, in that the character image is the character image CK, it differs from the above-described normal "7" symbol G270, fourth special "7" symbol G274, and fifth special "7" symbol G275. Also, it differs from the sixth special "1" symbol G216 to sixth special "6" symbol G266 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S7Y.

Since this sixth special "7" symbol G276 has a character image CK outside the number image S7Y, the player who sees this sixth special "7" symbol G276 will feel that the number "7" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, the character image (character image CG) becomes easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CK) than the above-described first special "7" symbol G271, in which the character image (character image CG) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S7X. there is Therefore, it is possible to draw the attention of the player looking at the sixth special "7" symbol G276 to the character image CK rather than the first special "7" symbol G271.

Next, the special effect symbols (first special "8" symbol G281 to sixth special "8" symbol G286) that can be changed from the normal "8" symbol G280 will be described. The first special "8" pattern G281 is a pattern in which a first mode number image S8X imitating the number "8" and a character image CC imitating the character C are combined. Specifically, the character image CC is arranged inside the numeric image S8X of the first mode. That is, it differs from the above-described normal "8" symbol G280 in that the character image is the character image CC. In addition, since the number image of the first mode is the number image S8X, the first special "1" symbol G211, the first special "2" symbol G221, the first special "3" symbol G231, the first special " It is different from the 4" symbol G241, the first special "5" symbol G251, the first special "6" symbol G261, and the first special "7" symbol G271.

Since this first special "8" symbol G281 has the character image CC inside the number image S8X, the player who sees the first special "8" symbol G281 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 8" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the first special "8" symbol G281 is not the character image CH of the normal "8" symbol G280 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CC. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the first special "8" symbol G281 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CC in the number image S8X.

The second special "8" pattern G282 is a pattern in which the number image S8X of the first mode and the character image CE imitating the character E are combined. Specifically, the character image CE is arranged inside the number image S8X. That is, the character image is the character image CE, which is different from the normal "8" symbol G280 and the first special "8" symbol G281. Also, it differs from the above-described second special "1" symbol G212 to second special "7" symbol G272 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S8X.

Since this second special "8" symbol G282 has the character image CE inside the number image S8X, the player who sees the second special "8" symbol G282 on the display section 50a will be more likely to see the number "8" than the character E. 8" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the second special "8" symbol G282 is not the character image CH of the normal "8" symbol G280 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state, but the character image CE. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the second special "8" symbol G282 feel uncomfortable, and draw the player's attention to the character image CE in the number image S8X.

The third special "8" pattern G283 is a pattern in which the number image S8X of the first mode and the character image CG imitating the character G are combined. Specifically, the character image CG is arranged inside the number image S8X. That is, in that the character image is the character image CG, it differs from the above-described normal "8" symbol G280, first special "8" symbol G281, and second special "8" symbol G282. Also, it differs from the above-described third special "1" symbol G213 to third special "7" symbol G273 in that the number image of the first mode is the number image S8X.

Since this third special "8" symbol G283 has a character image CG inside the number image S8X, the player who sees the third special "8" symbol G283 on the display section 50a is more likely to see the number " 8" is easier to recognize at a glance. However, the third special "8" symbol G283 is a character image CG instead of the character image CH of the normal "8" symbol G280 that the player is familiar with in the normal game state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the third special "8" symbol G283 feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character image CG in the number image S8X.

The fourth special "8" pattern G284 is a pattern in which the second mode number image S8Y imitating the number "8" and the character image CI imitating the character I are combined. Specifically, the character image CI is arranged above the number image S8Y. In other words, it differs from the above-described fourth special "1" symbol G214 to fourth special "7" symbol G274 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S8Y.

Since this fourth special "8" symbol G284 has a character image CI outside the number image S8Y, the player who sees this fourth special "8" symbol G284 can see that the number "8" and the character I are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CI) than the above-described normal "8" symbol G280, in which the character image (character image CH) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S8X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fourth special "8" symbol G284 to the character image CI more than the normal "8" symbol G280.

The fifth special "8" pattern G285 is a pattern in which the number image S8Y of the second mode and the character image CJ imitating the character J are combined. Specifically, the character image CJ is arranged above the number image S8Y. In other words, it differs from the fourth special "8" symbol G284 in that the character image is the character image CJ. Also, it differs from the fifth special "1" symbol G215 to the fifth special "7" symbol G275 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S8Y.

Since the fifth special "8" symbol G285 has the character image CJ outside the number image S8Y, the player who sees the fifth special "8" symbol G285 can see that the number "8" and the character J are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CJ) than the above-described normal "8" symbol G280, in which the character image (character image CH) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S8X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the fifth special "8" symbol G285 to the character image CJ rather than the normal "8" symbol G280.

The sixth special "8" pattern G286 is a pattern in which the number image S8Y of the second mode and the character image CK imitating the character K are combined. Specifically, the character image CK is arranged above the number image S8Y. That is, in that the character image is the character image CK, it differs from the above-described fourth special "8" symbol G284 and fifth special "8" symbol G285. Also, it is different from the sixth special "1" symbol G216 to sixth special "7" symbol G276 in that the number image of the second mode is the number image S8Y.

Since the sixth special "8" pattern G286 has a character image CK outside the number image S8Y, the player who sees this sixth special "8" pattern G286 can see that the number "8" and the character K are equivalent. It is recognizable. Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the character image (character image CK) than the above-described normal "8" symbol G280, in which the character image (character image CH) is relatively harder to recognize than the number image S8X. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who sees the sixth special "8" symbol G286 to the character image CK rather than the normal "8" symbol G280.

2-2. Character Transformation Effect Next, the character transformation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 38. FIG. The pachinko game machine PY1 can execute a character transformation effect at the timing after reach in the special figure variation effect. The character transformation effect of this embodiment is an image effect using the display section 50a. After two production patterns (left production pattern EZ1 and right production pattern EZ3) are stop-displayed in the same manner (ready-to-win), a character appears in the center of the display part 50a, and the character transforms and does not transform. There is. A performance mode (performance content) of character transformation performance in which an appearing character transforms is referred to as a "success mode", and a performance mode in which an appearing character transforms is referred to as a "failure mode". Production control microcomputer 121, during the normal game state setting, as a variation pattern for performing the variable display of the first special figure, when the above-described variation pattern "THP051" or "THP061" is selected, success mode When the variation pattern "THP052", "THP062" or "THP063" is selected, the character transformation is performed in a failure mode.

There are three types of characters, character C, character E, and character G, that can appear in the character transformation production. When the above-described variation pattern "THP051", "THP052", "THP061", "THP062" or "THP063" is selected as the variation pattern for performing the variable display of the first special figure during the setting of the normal game state. 29, the production control microcomputer 121 determines the character (appearing character) to appear in the character transformation production to be executed by referring to the appearance character selection table for the character transformation production shown in FIG. do. According to the appearance character selection table shown in FIG. 29, the distribution ratio values of character C, character E, and character G are almost equal. Therefore, in this embodiment, character C, character E, and character G can appear to the same degree when the character transformation effect is performed in the special figure variation effect of the first special figure in the normal game state. That is, in that case, three types of characters can appear with the same frequency.

Execution of the character transformation effect of the present embodiment is started after reach (the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at reach). Then, at the start of the execution, in this character transformation effect, the character included in the effect pattern changes to the same character as the appearing character. In addition, when the same character as the appearing character is included in the performance pattern, the character does not change.

After that, an appearing character appears in the center of the display section 50a. This appearing character may or may not transform. When the appearing character is transformed, the execution of the character transformation effect is terminated after that, and the game progresses to SPSP reach. On the other hand, when the appearing character does not transform, the execution of the character transforming effect is terminated as it is, and the SP reach is developed. The flow of the character transformation production will be specifically shown below.

2-2-1. Case where the character in the reach-thick normal production pattern and the appearing character are different Regarding the case where the character in the normal production pattern of the reach-thrown production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 and the character (appearing character) appearing in the subsequent character transformation production are different , with reference to FIGS. 30 to 35. FIG.

First, the performance patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach points are normal performance patterns including characters (character C, character E, and character G) that can be selected when the character transformation performance is executed, and the character transformation performance is executed. A case where the appearing character of is different from the character included in the normal effect pattern will be described. As an example, a case where the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach pattern are the normal “7” symbol G270 and the character E appears in the character transformation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32. FIG.

Before the character transformation effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 30(A), normal "7" symbol G270 as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 on the display section 50a forms a reach mark and stops. Specifically, the normal "7" symbol G270 stops at the center of the left part of the display part 50a as the left effect symbol EZ1, followed by the normal "7" symbol G270 at the center of the right part of the display part 50a as the right effect symbol EZ3. Stop. In addition, the variable display of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is continuously performed.

Along with the start of execution of the character transformation production, the variable display of the medium production pattern EZ2 disappears from the display section 50a, and the normal "7" pattern G270 stopped and displayed on the display section 50a as production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 is the second special. It changes to a "7" symbol G272 (see FIG. 30(B)). Due to this change, the numeric image S7Y of the second mode is switched to the numeric image S7X of the relatively wide first mode, and the character image CG is switched to the character image CE. As a result, the player can re-recognize that the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are ready-to-win with the number "7" and grasp in advance that the character E will appear as a character to appear later. It is possible to

After a first period (specifically, two seconds) has passed since the display of the second special "7" symbol G272 started, a character image CEA imitating a full-body character E is displayed in the center of the display section 50a as an appearing character. (See FIG. 30(C)). The character E of this character image CEA is the same as the character E included in the left and right second special "7" symbols G272.

In the character transformation effect of this embodiment, there are times when the character image being displayed transforms and times when it does not transform depending on the mode of effect. Specifically, if the effect mode of the character transformation effect being executed is a success mode, after a second period (specifically, two seconds) has elapsed from the start of the display of the character image CEA, the character image CEA is displayed from the whole body. 31 (D-1)). This allows the player to recognize that the character E has transformed into the character J, that is, that the character transformation effect has been successful.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the character image CEA is switched to the character image CJA, the second special "7" symbol G272 being displayed is switched to the fifth special "7" symbol G275 including the character image CJ. As a result, a common character (character J) is displayed both in the center of the display section 50a and on the left and right sides of the display section 50a. can be reliably recognized (emphasized) by the player.

After the third period (specifically, two seconds) has elapsed since the display of the character image CJA (and the display of the fifth special "7" symbol G275) has elapsed, the character image CJA being displayed in the center of the display unit 50a continues. On the other hand, the fifth special "7" symbol G275 of the left effect symbol EZ1 is gradually reduced and moved to the upper left part of the display section 50a, and the fifth special "7" symbol G275 of the right effect symbol EZ3 is also displayed. It moves to the upper right part of the display part 50a, shrinking gradually. Then, as shown in FIG. 31(E-1), the character image CJA is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the reduced pattern G275S is displayed in the upper left and upper right sections of the display section 50a. Then, after the fourth period (specifically, one second) has elapsed since the start of display of the reduced pattern G275S, the execution of the character transformation effect ends.

After the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode is completed, the above-described SPSP reach is subsequently executed. In other words, after reach, SP reach is executed instead of SP reach through the execution of the character transformation effect in the successful mode. After the execution of the character transformation performance in the success mode, the execution of the SP reach is skipped and the SP reach is performed.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the reduced pattern G275S displaying the transformed character (character J in FIG. 31(E-1)) is displayed even during subsequent SPSP reach. Therefore, the display of the reduced pattern G275S during the SPSP reach can inform the player that the previous character transformation performance has been performed in a successful mode, and the player's expectation for the winning of the big win can be aroused even after the character transformation performance. It is possible.

On the other hand, if the effect mode of the character transformation effect being executed is a failure mode, the character image CEA is continuously displayed even after the second period has passed since the start of the display of the character image CEA (FIG. 32 (D-2 )reference). As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the character E will not transform, that is, that the character transformation effect has failed. Also, unlike the character transformation effect in the success mode, the second special "7" symbol G272 is continuously displayed as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 even after the second period has elapsed.

After the lapse of the fifth period (specifically, four seconds) from the start of the display of the character image CEA, the character image CEA being displayed in the center of the display section 50a is continuously displayed, while the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed at the fifth period. The second special "7" symbol G272 gradually shrinks and moves to the upper left part of the display part 50a, and the second special "7" symbol G272 of the right effect symbol EZ3 also gradually shrinks and moves to the upper right part of the display part 50a. do. Then, as shown in FIG. 32(E-2), the character image CEA is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the reduced pattern G272S is displayed in the upper left and upper right sections of the display section 50a. Then, after the fourth period has elapsed from the start of the display of the reduced pattern G272S, the execution of the character transformation effect ends.

After the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode is completed, the above-described SP reach is subsequently executed. That is, after reach, SP reach is executed through the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the reduced pattern G272S displaying the character that did not transform (character E in FIG. 32(E-2)) is displayed even during the execution of SP reach or SP reach. Therefore, the display of the reduced pattern G272S during the SP reach or the SP reach, can inform the player that the previous character transformation effect was performed in a failure mode. In other words, it is possible to inform the player of the effect mode after the character transformation effect.

As described above, the character transformation effect is executed with the normal effect patterns including the characters (character C, character E, and character G) that can be selected when the character transformation effect is executed. is different from the character included in the normal production pattern, the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "7" pattern G270, and the character E is the character appearing in the character transformation production. explained. The production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach marks shown in FIGS. In G230, when the appearing character is character E or character G, when the performance patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach eyes are normal "5" symbols in G250, when the appearing character in the character transformation effect is character C or character G, and when the reach eyes In the case where the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 are the normal "7" pattern G270 and the character C appears, the character transformation effect is performed in the same manner. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

However, in the execution of the character transformation production in the success mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “3” symbol G230 and the appearing character is the character E, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “3”. Symbol G230"→"Second special "3" symbol G232"→"Fifth special "3" symbol G235"→"Reduced symbol G235S". CJA". On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode, when the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “3” symbol G230 and the appearing character is the character E, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “3”. "symbol G230"→"second special "3" symbol G232"→"reduced symbol G232S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CEA" and does not switch.

Further, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode, when the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "3" pattern G230 and the character G appears, the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 are "normal "3". Symbol G230"→"Third special "3" symbol G233"→"Sixth special "3" symbol G236"→"Reduced symbol G236S". CKA". On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode, when the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “3” symbol G230 and the character G appears, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “3”. Symbol G230"→"Third special "3" symbol G233"→"Reduced symbol G233S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CGA" and does not switch.

Further, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode, when the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "5" pattern G250 and the appearing character is the character C, the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 are "normal "5". Symbol G250"→"1st special "5" symbol G251"→"4th special "5" symbol G254"→"Reduced symbol G254S". Switch to CIA. On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation production in the failure mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “5” symbol G250 and the character C appears, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “5”. Symbol G250"→"first special "5" symbol G251"→"reduced symbol G251S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CCA" and does not switch.

In addition, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode, when the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "5" pattern G250 and the character G appears, the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 are "normal "5". Pattern G250"→"Third special "5" pattern G253"→"Sixth special "5" pattern G256"→"Reduced pattern G256S", and the character image of the appearing character changes from "Character image CGA" to "Character image". CKA". On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation production in the failure mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “5” symbol G250 and the character G appears, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “5”. Symbol G250"→"Third special "5" symbol G253"→"Reduced symbol G253S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CGA" and does not switch.

Further, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode, when the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "7" pattern G270 and the appearing character is the character C, the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 are "normal "7". Symbol G270"→"1st special "7" symbol G271"→"4th special "7" symbol G274"→"Reduced symbol G274S". Switch to CIA. On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation production in the failure mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “7” symbol G270 and the appearing character is the character C, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “7”. Symbol G270"→"First special "7" symbol G271"→"Reduced symbol G271S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CCA" and does not switch.

Subsequently, the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach eyes are normal production patterns including characters (character A, character B, character D, character F, character H) that are not selected when the character transformation production is executed, A description will be given of a case where the character appearing in the character transformation effect to be executed is different from the character included in the normal effect pattern. As an example, a case where the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach pattern are the normal “4” symbol G240 and the character E appears in the character transformation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35. FIG.

Before the character transformation effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 33A, the normal "4" symbol G240 as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 on the display section 50a forms a reach mark and stops. Specifically, the normal "4" symbol G240 stops at the center of the left part of the display part 50a as the left effect symbol EZ1, followed by the normal "4" symbol G240 at the center of the right part of the display part 50a as the right effect symbol EZ3. Stop. In addition, the variable display of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is continuously performed.

Along with the start of execution of the character transformation effect, the variable display of the medium effect symbol EZ2 disappears from the display unit 50a, and the normal "4" symbol G240 stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 is the second special. It changes to a "4" symbol G242 (see FIG. 33(B)). Due to this change, the character image CD is switched to the character image CE while the number image S4X of the first mode having a relatively large area remains unchanged. As a result, the player can know in advance that the character E will appear as an appearing character after this.

After the lapse of the first period from the start of the display of the second special "4" symbol G242, a character image CEA is displayed as an appearing character in the center of the display section 50a (see FIG. 33(C)). The character E of this character image CEA is the same as the character E included in the left and right second special "4" symbols G242.

If the effect mode of the character transformation effect being executed is a successful mode, after the second period has elapsed from the start of display of the character image CEA, the character image CEA is switched to a character image CJA simulating the full-body character J ( See FIG. 34 (D-1)). This allows the player to recognize that the character E has transformed into the character J, that is, that the character transformation effect has been successful.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the character image CEA is switched to the character image CJA, the second special "4" symbol G242 being displayed is switched to the fifth special "4" symbol G245 including the character image CJ. As a result, a common character (character J) is displayed both in the center of the display section 50a and on the left and right sides of the display section 50a. can be reliably recognized (emphasized) by the player.

After the lapse of the third period from the start of the display of the character image CJA (and the display of the fifth special "4" symbol G245), the character image CJA being displayed in the center of the display section 50a continues to be displayed, while the left The fifth special "4" pattern G245 of the production pattern EZ1 gradually shrinks and moves to the upper left part of the display section 50a, and the fifth special "4" pattern G245 of the right production pattern EZ3 also gradually shrinks and moves to the display section 50a. to the top right of the . Then, as shown in FIG. 34(E-1), the character image CJA is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the reduced pattern G245S is displayed in the upper left and upper right sections of the display section 50a. Then, after the fourth period has elapsed from the start of the display of the reduced pattern G245S, the execution of the character transformation effect ends.

As described above, after the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode is completed, the above-mentioned SPSP reach is subsequently executed, so that it is possible to arouse the player's expectation of winning the jackpot. there is

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the reduced pattern G245S displaying the transformed character (character J in FIG. 34(E-1)) is displayed even during the execution of SPSP reach after that. Therefore, the display of the reduced pattern G245S during the SPSP reach can inform the player that the preceding character transformation performance has been performed in a successful mode, and the expectation for winning the big prize is stirred up even after the character transformation performance. It is possible.

On the other hand, if the effect mode of the character transformation effect being executed is a failure mode, the character image CEA is continuously displayed even after the second period has passed since the start of the display of the character image CEA (FIG. 35 (D-2 )reference). As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the character E will not transform, that is, that the character transformation effect has failed. Also, unlike the character transformation effect in the successful mode, the second special "4" symbol G242 is continuously displayed as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 even after the second period has elapsed.

After the lapse of the fifth period from the start of the display of the character image CEA, the character image CEA being displayed in the center of the display section 50a continues to be displayed, while the second special "4" symbol G242 of the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. While gradually shrinking, it moves to the upper left part of the display section 50a, and the second special "4" symbol G242 of the right effect symbol EZ3 also gradually shrinks and moves to the upper right part of the display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 35(E-2), the character image CEA is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the reduced pattern G242S is displayed in the upper left and upper right sections of the display section 50a. Then, after the fourth period has elapsed from the start of the display of the reduced pattern G242S, the execution of the character transformation effect ends.

After the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode is completed, the above-described SP reach is subsequently executed. That is, after reach, SP reach is executed through the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the reduced pattern G242S displaying the character that did not transform (character E in FIG. 35(E-2)) is displayed even during the subsequent SP reach or SPSP reach. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that the previous character transformation effect was performed in a failure mode by displaying the reduced pattern G242S during SP reach or SPSP reach. In other words, it is possible to inform the player of the effect mode after the character transformation effect.

As described above, the case where the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach pattern are normal production patterns including characters (character A, character B, character D, character F, and character H) that are not selected when the character transformation production is executed. , the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach eyes are the normal "4" pattern G240, and the character E is the character appearing in the character transformation production. The production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach marks shown in FIGS. When the character appearing in G210 is character C or character G, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach eyes are normal "1" symbol G210, normal "2" symbol G220, normal "6" symbol G260, or normal "8" symbol. In the case of the symbol G280, the character transformation effect is performed in the same way. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

However, in the execution of the character transformation production in the success mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “4” symbol G240 and the appearing character is the character C, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “4”. Symbol G240"→"1st special "4" symbol G241"→"4th special "4" symbol G244"→"Reduced symbol G244S". Switch to CIA. On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation production in the failure mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “4” symbol G240 and the character C appears, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “4”. Symbol G240"→"First special "4" symbol G241"→"Reduced symbol G241S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CCA" and does not switch.

In addition, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode, when the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "4" pattern G240 and the appearing character is the character G, the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 are "normal "4". Symbol G240"→"Third special "4" symbol G243"→"Sixth special "4" symbol G246"→"Reduced symbol G246S". CKA". On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode, when the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “4” symbol G240 and the appearing character is the character G, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “4”. Symbol G240"→"Third special "4" symbol G243"→"Reduced symbol G243S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CGA" and does not switch.

Further, for example, in the execution of the character transformation production in the success mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “1” symbol G210 and the appearing character is the character C, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “1”. "symbol G210"→"1st special "1" symbol G211"→"4th special "1" symbol G214"→"Reduced symbol G214S". Image CIA". On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode, when the direction symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “1” pattern G210 and the character C appears, the direction symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “1”. Symbol G210"→"First special "1" symbol G211"→"Reduced symbol G211S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CCA" and does not switch. The same applies to the normal "2" pattern G220, the normal "6" pattern G260, or the normal "8" pattern G280 for the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach pattern.

Further, for example, in the execution of the character transformation production in the success mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “1” symbol G210 and the appearing character is the character E, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “1”. "symbol G210"→"2nd special "1" symbol G212"→"5th special "1" symbol G215"→"Reduced symbol G215S", and the character image of the appearing character changes from "character image CEA"→"character Image CJA”. On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode, when the direction symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “1” symbol G210 and the character E is the character E, the direction symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “1”. Symbol G210"→"Second special "1" symbol G212"→"Reduced symbol G212S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CEA" and does not switch. The same applies to the normal "2" pattern G220, the normal "6" pattern G260, or the normal "8" pattern G280 for the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach pattern.

Further, for example, in the execution of the character transformation production in the success mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “1” symbol G210 and the appearing character is the character G, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “1”. "symbol G210"→"3rd special "1" symbol G213"→"6th special "1" symbol G216"→"Reduced symbol G216S". image CKA". On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode, when the direction symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “1” symbol G210 and the character G appears, the direction symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “1”. Symbol G210"→"Third special "1" symbol G213"→"Reduced symbol G213S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CGA" and does not switch. The same applies to the normal "2" pattern G220, the normal "6" pattern G260, or the normal "8" pattern G280 for the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach pattern.

2-2-2. When the character of the reach-thick normal production pattern and the appearing character are the same Subsequently, the character of the normal production pattern of the reach-thickness production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 and the character (appearing character) appearing in the subsequent character transformation production are displayed. The same case will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38. FIG. Specifically, the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach points are normal production patterns including characters (character C, character E, and character G) that can be selected when the character transformation production is executed. A case will be described where the characters appearing in the character transformation production are the same as the characters included in the normal production pattern. As an example, a case where the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach pattern are the normal “5” symbol G250 and the character E appears in the character transformation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38. FIG.

Before the character transformation effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 36(A), the normal "5" symbol G250 as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 on the display section 50a forms a reach mark and stops. Specifically, the normal "5" symbol G250 stops at the center of the left part of the display part 50a as the left effect symbol EZ1, followed by the normal "5" symbol G250 at the center of the right part of the display part 50a as the right effect symbol EZ3. Stop. In addition, the variable display of the medium effect symbol EZ2 is continuously performed.

Along with the start of the execution of the character transformation production, the variable display of the middle production pattern EZ2 disappears from the display section 50a, and the normal "5" pattern G250 stopped and displayed on the display section 50a as production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 is the second special. It changes to a "5" symbol G252 (see FIG. 36(B)). Due to this change, the numeric image S5Y of the second aspect is switched to the numeric image S5X of the relatively wide first aspect. As a result, the player can re-recognize that the number "5" as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 is a ready-to-win.

Even if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 change from the normal "5" symbol G250 to the second special "5" symbol G252, the character E (character image CE) included in the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 is not switched. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that the character (character E in this case) included in the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 stopped and displayed at the ready-to-win state will appear as an appearing character after this.

After the lapse of the first period from the start of the display of the second special "5" symbol G252, a character image CEA imitating the full-body character E is displayed as an appearing character in the center of the display section 50a (see FIG. 36(C)). ). The character E of this character image CEA is the same as the character E included in the left and right second special "5" symbols G252.

If the effect mode of the character transformation effect being executed is a success mode, the character image CEA is switched to the character image CJA after the second period has elapsed since the display of the character image CEA started (see FIG. 37 (D-1). ). This allows the player to recognize that the character E has transformed into the character J, that is, that the character transformation effect has been successful.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the character image CEA is switched to the character image CJA, the second special "5" symbol G252 being displayed is switched to the fifth special "5" symbol G255 including the character image CJ. As a result, a common character (character J) is displayed both in the center of the display section 50a and on the left and right sides of the display section 50a. can be reliably recognized (emphasized) by the player.

After the lapse of the third period from the start of the display of the character image CJA (and the display of the fifth special "5" symbol G255), the character image CJA being displayed in the center of the display unit 50a continues to be displayed, while the left The fifth special "5" pattern G255 of the production pattern EZ1 gradually shrinks and moves to the upper left part of the display section 50a, and the fifth special "5" pattern G255 of the right production pattern EZ3 also gradually shrinks and moves to the display section 50a. to the top right of the . Then, as shown in FIG. 37(E-1), the character image CJA is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the reduced pattern G255S is displayed in the upper left and upper right sections of the display section 50a. Then, after the fourth period has elapsed from the start of the display of the reduced pattern G255S, the execution of the character transformation effect ends.

After the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode is completed, the above-described SPSP reach is subsequently executed. In other words, after reach, SP reach is executed instead of SP reach through the execution of the character transformation effect in the successful mode. After the execution of the character transformation performance in the success mode, the execution of the SP reach is skipped and the SP reach is performed.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the reduced pattern G255S displaying the transformed character (character J in FIG. 37(E-1)) is displayed even during subsequent SPSP reach. Therefore, the display of the reduced pattern G255S during the SPSP reach can inform the player that the previous character transformation performance has been performed in a successful mode, and the expectation for winning the big prize can be aroused even after the character transformation performance. It is possible.

On the other hand, if the effect mode of the character transformation effect being executed is a failure mode, the character image CEA is continuously displayed even after the second period has passed since the start of the display of the character image CEA (FIG. 38 (D-2 )reference). As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the character E will not transform, that is, that the character transformation effect has failed. Also, unlike the character transformation effect in the success mode, the second special "5" symbol G252 is continuously displayed as the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 even after the second period has elapsed.

After the lapse of the fifth period from the start of the display of the character image CEA, the character image CEA being displayed in the center of the display section 50a continues to be displayed, while the second special "5" symbol G252 of the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. While gradually shrinking, it moves to the upper left part of the display section 50a, and the second special "5" symbol G252 of the right effect symbol EZ3 also gradually shrinks and moves to the upper right part of the display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 38(E-2), the character image CEA is displayed in the center of the display section 50a, and the reduced pattern G252S is displayed in the upper left and upper right sections of the display section 50a. Then, after the fourth period has elapsed from the start of the display of the reduced pattern G252S, the execution of the character transformation effect ends.

After the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode is completed, the above-described SP reach is subsequently executed. That is, after reach, SP reach is executed through the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the reduced pattern G252S that displays the character that has not transformed (character E in FIG. 38(E-2)) is displayed even during the execution of SP reach or SP reach. Therefore, the display of the reduced pattern G252S during SP reach or SPSP reach can inform the player that the previous character transformation effect was performed in a failed mode. In other words, it is possible to inform the player of the effect mode after the character transformation effect.

As described above, the character transformation effect is executed with the normal effect patterns including the characters (character C, character E, and character G) that can be selected when the character transformation effect is executed. is the same as the character included in the normal production pattern, the production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "5" pattern G250, and the character E is the character appearing in the character transformation production. explained. The production patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach marks shown in FIGS. The same character transformation effect is performed in the case where the appearing character is character C in G230, and in the case where the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming reach eyes are normal "7" symbols in G270 and the character appearing in the character transformation effect is character G. will be Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

However, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode, if the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “3” symbol G230 and the character C appears, the effect symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “3”. Symbol G230"→"1st special "3" symbol G231"→"4th special "3" symbol G234"→"Reduced symbol G234S". Switch to CIA. On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the failure mode, when the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eyes are the normal “3” symbol G230 and the appearing character is the character C, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “3”. Symbol G230"→"First special "3" symbol G231"→"Reduced symbol G231S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CCA" and does not switch.

Further, in the execution of the character transformation effect in the success mode, when the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal "7" pattern G270 and the appearing character is the character G, the effect patterns EZ1 and EZ3 are "normal "7". Pattern G270" → "Third special '7' pattern G273" → "Sixth special '7' pattern G276" → "Reduced pattern G276S", and the character image of the appearing character changes from "Character image CGA" → "Character image". CKA". On the other hand, in the execution of the character transformation production in the failure mode, if the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 forming the reach eye are the normal “7” symbol G270 and the appearing character is the character G, the performance symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are “normal “7”. Symbol G270"→"Third special "7" symbol G273"→"Reduced symbol G273S", and the character image of the appearing character remains "character image CGA" and does not switch.

<Effects of the first embodiment>
The effects of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

(1) As shown in FIG. 30, the pachinko machine PY1 of this embodiment can display a normal "7" pattern G270 including a number image G270 showing the number "7" and a character image CG showing the character G. There is a character transformation effect in which a character image CEA showing the character E is displayed when the normal "7" symbol G270 is displayed with reach eyes. In this pachinko game machine PY1, when the normal "7" symbol G270 is displayed with reach eyes, before the character image CEA showing the character E is displayed in the execution of the character transformation effect, the normal "7" symbol G270 is displayed. The character image CG of the pattern G270 may change to a character image CE showing the character E. In other words, when the character transformation effect is performed after the normal "7" symbol G270 is displayed with the "reach eye", the normal "7" symbol G270 is displayed as the second special "7" symbol before the execution of the character transformation effect is started. ” changes to a symbol G272. Therefore, when the character indicated by the decorative symbols EZ and EZ3 is changed from the character G to the character E before the character transformation effect is executed, the character transformation effect in which the same character as the character G after the change is displayed is executed. It is possible to suggest to the person in advance.

(2) In addition to character images, decorative symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 include numeral images representing numerals. Then, as shown in FIG. 30(A), when the normal "7" symbol G270 displayed with the reach eyes changes to the second special "7" symbol G272 before the start of execution of the character transformation effect, the normal "7" symbol G272 The number "7" indicated by the number image S7Y included in the "7" symbol G270 is the same as the number "7" indicated by the number image S7X included in the second special "7" symbol G272. That is, while the character G indicated by the character image CG of the normal "7" pattern G270 changes to the character E, the number "7" indicated by the normal "7" pattern G270 and the number "7" indicated by the second special "7" pattern G272 There is no change between 7. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize that the character indicated by the character images of the decorative patterns EZ1 and EZ3 of the reach eye has changed from the character G to the character E, and the character transformation performance in which the same character as the character E after the change is displayed. execution can be more reliably suggested to the player in advance.

(3) In addition, when the character indicated by the character images of the decorative symbols EZ1 and EZ3 of the ready-to-reach pattern is changed from the character G to the character E before the execution of the character transformation effect, the decorative patterns EZ1 and A performance symbol (second special "7" symbol G272) not included in the types of EZ2 and EZ3 is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable and draw the player's attention to the character E of the second special "7" symbol G272, and the character transformation effect in which the same character as the changed character E is displayed. Execution can be suggested to the player in advance more reliably.

(4) Also, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21(E), since the normal "5" symbol G250 including the character image CE is present in the decorative symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 immediately before reaching the reach eye, the character E , the character can be familiar to the player. Therefore, when the character indicated by the character images of the decorative symbols EZ1 and EZ3 of the reach-thickness pattern changes from the character G to the character E before the character transformation effect is executed, the game assumes that the character after the change is familiar. The player can quickly notice the change, and the execution of the character transformation effect in which the same character as the character E after the change is displayed can be suggested to the player more reliably in advance.

(5) In addition, when the normal "7" symbol G270 is displayed in the ready-to-win state where two identical decorative symbols EZ1 and EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed, the normal "7" symbol G270 is the second special "7" symbol. ” symbol G272. Therefore, when the normal "7" symbol G270 changes to the second special "7" symbol G272, the player can easily recognize that the normal "7" symbol G270 changes to the second special "7" symbol G272. .

<Modified Example of Basic Embodiment and First Embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment or the first embodiment will be described below. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Moreover, technical features in the above embodiments and modifications below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, numbers are used as the "first characters" according to the present invention, but characters other than numbers may be used as the first characters. In addition, although a person is used as the “second character” according to the present invention, animals other than humans, creatures, and objects may be used as the second character.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the numeric images in the display modes shown in FIGS. 20, 21, and the like are used as the "identification display images" according to the present invention, but numeric images in other display modes may be used as the identification display images. . Further, although the character images in the display modes shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 are defined as "character images" according to the present invention, character images in other display modes may be used as the character images.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, after the normal "7" symbol G270 (second decorative symbol) is displayed in reach (special mode), a character transformation effect (specific image display effect) is performed. In this case, before the character image CEA (specific image) showing the character E (first character) is displayed in the execution of the specific image display effect, the second decorative pattern is replaced by the second special "7" symbol G272 (the second 1 decorative pattern). However, in that case, the specific image showing the first character may be displayed in execution of the specific image display effect, and the second decorative design may change to the first decorative design. In that case, the second decorative pattern may change to the first decorative pattern after the specific image showing the first character is displayed in the execution of the specific image display effect.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, after the normal "7" symbol G270 (second decorative symbol) is displayed in reach (special mode), a character transformation effect (specific image display effect) is performed. When the second decorative pattern is displayed in a special mode, the second decorative pattern is changed to the second special "7" pattern G272 (first decorative pattern). However, in that case, the second decorative design may change to the first decorative design before the second decorative design is displayed in the special mode. Specifically, for example, during the execution of the normal variation, there is a case where the varying second decorative symbol changes to the second decorative symbol, and during the execution of the normal variation, one displayed stop display (temporary stop display) There is a configuration in which the second decorative design changes to the second decorative design.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the character transformation effect (specific image display effect) is performed after the second decorative pattern is displayed in the reach (special mode), the second decorative pattern becomes the first decorative pattern. It was designed to change without fail. However, in that case, the second decorative design may change to the first decorative design and may not change.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the normal production pattern and the special production pattern of the display modes shown in FIGS. 20, 21, 24 to 28, etc. are the "decorative patterns" according to the present invention, but there are other display modes. The normal production pattern and special production pattern may be used as decorative patterns.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the so-called reach number is the "special mode" according to the present invention, but the stop mode of the performance symbols other than the reach number may be the special mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the characters C, E, and G are defined as "specific characters" according to the present invention, but other characters may be defined as specific characters.

Further, in the first embodiment, the character images in the display modes shown in FIGS. 30, 33, 36, etc. are defined as the "specific images" according to the present invention. good.

Further, in the first embodiment, the character transformation effect of the effect mode in which the character image is displayed is the "specific image display effect" according to the present invention, but the effect of other effect modes may be the specific image display effect. .

Further, in the first embodiment, the number (identification display) has eight types, but it may be one or more and seven or less, or nine or more.

Also, in the first embodiment, 11 types of people (characters) were used, but there may be 1 or more and 10 or less types, or 12 or more types.

Further, in the first embodiment, the normal effect pattern and the special effect pattern (decorative pattern) composed of the number image (identification display image) and the character image (character image) are used, but other images may be used for the identification display image and the character image. It may be a decorative pattern including.

Also, in the first embodiment, three types of specific characters are used, but one type, two types, or four or more types may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, during execution of the character transformation effect (specific image display effect), the character image (specific image) in the display mode shown in FIGS. It is configured that there are times when it switches to and times when it does not switch. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the displayed specific image is not switched to a special image representing a special character during execution of the specific image display effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, during execution of the character transformation effect (specific image display effect), the character image (specific image) in the display mode shown in FIGS. When switching to , the character image of the decorative pattern (character image) is changed to show the same special character as the special image at the same time as the switching. However, in that case, the configuration may be such that the character image of the decorative design does not change.

Further, in the first embodiment, during execution of the character transformation effect (specific image display effect), the character image (specific image) in the display mode shown in FIGS. When switching to , the character image of the decorative pattern (character image) is changed to show the same special character as the special image at the same time as the switching. However, in that case, after the displayed specific image is switched to the special image, the character image of the decorative pattern may be changed to show the same special character as the special image.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the specific image is switched to the special image during execution of the character transformation effect (specific image display effect), the jackpot game (special game) is performed after that rather than when the specific image is not switched. It has a highly efficient configuration. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the possibility of a special game being played does not depend on the switching from the specific image to the special image. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the special game is more likely to be played after that when the special image is not switched than when it is switched to the special image.

Further, in the first embodiment, the character images (character images) representing the character I, the character J, and the character K are displayed as the character images of the normal effect pattern (decoration pattern) before being displayed in the ready-to-win pattern (special mode). Although it is not displayed, it is sometimes displayed after the character transformation effect (specific image display effect) is executed. However, the character image representing the special character may be displayed as the character image of the decoration pattern before being displayed in the special mode. Alternatively, the character image representing the special character may not be displayed even after execution of the specific image display effect. That is, the character image representing the special character may be displayed only during execution of the specific image display effect, and may not be displayed after execution of the specific image display effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the character transformation effect (specific image display effect) is configured to be executed in the normal game state (low-probability low-base game state). However, in addition to the normal game state, it may also be configured to be executed in a game state other than the normal game state. Alternatively, it may be configured such that it can be executed in a game state other than the normal game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the character transformation effect (specific image display effect) is configured to be executed after reach. However, the specific image display effect may be configured to be executable at any timing during execution of the special figure variation effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the 3D liquid crystal display is used as the display unit 50a. However, for example, a 2D liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or an LED lamp may be used as the display unit.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game machine is provided with one "display unit". However, for example, the game machine may have a plurality of display units.

Also, the times shown in each period (first period to fifth period) shown in the first embodiment are examples, and other times may be used.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols. Other symbols may be variably displayed on the display section 50a. In this case, it is preferable to make the sizes of the other symbols smaller than the sizes of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2 and EZ3.

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

In addition, 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. They may be variably displayed at the same time.

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

Also, the game machine of the present invention can be applied to other pinball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a mahjong game machine.

<Invention Disclosed in First Embodiment>
The following Invention A is disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [Mode for Carrying out the Invention]. In the description of the invention A, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments of the invention described above and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for inventions A1 to A5 below.

The game machine according to invention A1 is
Provided with production execution means (production control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
It is possible to display decorative patterns (effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3) including character images showing predetermined characters,
A specific image display effect (character transformation effect) in which a specific image (character image CCA) showing a first character (character C) is displayed when the decorative pattern is displayed in a special mode ("reach eyes"). is executable and
The decorative patterns include a first decorative pattern (for example, a second special "7" pattern G272) including a first character image (character image CC) showing the first character, and a second character different from the first character. a second decorative pattern (for example, a normal “7” pattern G270) including a second character image (character image CG) showing (character G),
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific image display effect is performed after the second decorative pattern is displayed in the special mode, the second decorative pattern may change to the first decorative pattern. (Pachinko machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the character indicated by the character image of the decorative pattern changes from the second character to the first character, the specific image display effect is performed in which the same character as the first character after the change is displayed. Execution can be suggested to the player.

The gaming machine according to Invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The decorative pattern includes, in addition to the character image, an identification display image (for example, number images S7X, S7Y) showing a predetermined identification display (for example, number "7"),
When the second decorative design displayed in the special mode changes to the first decorative design before the start of execution of the specific image display effect, the predetermined display image indicated by the identification display image included in the second decorative design and the predetermined identification indicated by the identification display image included in the first decorative pattern are the same.

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, while the character indicated by the character image of the decorative pattern changes from the second character to the first character, the predetermined identification indicated by the second decorative pattern and the predetermined identification indicated by the first decorative pattern are displayed. There is no change between identification indication. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize that the character indicated by the character image of the decorative pattern has changed from the second character to the first character, and execution of a specific image display effect in which the same character as the first character after the change is displayed. can be suggested to the player more reliably.

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A2,
The identification display image includes a first identification display image (number images S7X, S7Y) showing a first identification display (number "7") as the predetermined identification display,
The first decorative pattern includes the first identification display image in addition to the first character image,
The second decorative pattern includes the first identification display image in addition to the second character image,
The game machine is characterized in that the decorative symbols immediately before entering the special mode include the second decorative symbols but do not include the first decorative symbols.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, when the character indicated by the character image of the decorative pattern changes from the second character to the first character before executing the specific image display effect, the decorative pattern immediately before the special mode is changed. A production pattern that is not in the type is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of incongruity and draw the player's attention to the first character of the first decorative pattern, and execution of the specific image display effect in which the same character as the changed first character is displayed. can be suggested to the player more reliably.

The gaming machine according to Invention A4 is
The gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The identification display image includes a second identification display image (number images S3X, S3Y) showing a second identification display (number "3") different from the first identification display,
The decorative designs include a third decorative design (for example, normal "3" design G230) including the first character image and the second identification display image,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the third decorative design is included in the decorative design just before the special mode is entered.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the third decorative pattern including the first character image is in the decorative pattern immediately before the special mode is entered, so the first character can be a character that is familiar to the player. be. Therefore, when the character indicated by the character image of the decorative pattern changes from the second character to the first character before the execution of the specific image display effect, the player can immediately recognize that the character after the change is familiar. can be noticed, and execution of a specific image display effect in which the same character as the changed first character is displayed can be suggested to the player in advance.

The gaming machine according to invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to one of Invention A1, Invention A2, Invention A3, Invention A4 and Invention A5,
The special mode is a mode in which two identical decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed,
When the specific image display effect is performed after the second decorative pattern is displayed in the special mode, when the second decorative pattern is displayed in the special mode and the specific image display effect is performed The gaming machine is characterized in that the second decorative pattern may change to the first decorative pattern before the start of execution.

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the second decorative pattern is displayed in a special mode in which two identical decorative patterns are temporarily stopped and displayed, the second decorative pattern is changed to the first decorative pattern. There is Therefore, when the second decorative design changes to the first decorative design, the player can easily recognize that the second decorative design changes to the first decorative design.

50a... Display unit 100... Main control unit 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Effect control unit (effect executing means)
121... Production control microcomputers CA, CB, CD, CF, CH... Character image (second character image)
CC, CE, CG... Character images (first character image, second character image)
CCA, CCE, CGA... Character image (specific image)
EZ1…Left production design (decorative design)
EZ2: Medium production design (decorative design)
EZ3...Right production design (decorative design)
G210: Normal "1" design (decorative design, second decorative design)
G211 to G213... 1st special "1" design to 3rd special "1" design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
G220: Normal "2" design (decorative design, second decorative design)
G221 to G223 … 1st special “2” design to 3rd special “2” design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
G230: Normal "3" design (decorative design, second decorative design, third decorative design)
G231 to G233... 1st special "3" design to 3rd special "3" design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
G240: Normal "4" design (decorative design, second decorative design)
G241 to G243... 1st special "4" design to 3rd special "4" design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
G250: Normal "5" design (decorative design, second decorative design, third decorative design)
G251 to G253... 1st special "5" design to 3rd special "5" design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
G260: Normal "6" design (decorative design, second decorative design)
G261 to G263... 1st special "6" design to 3rd special "6" design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
G270: Normal "7" design (decorative design, second decorative design, third decorative design)
G271 to G273 … 1st special “7” design to 3rd special “7” design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
G280: Normal "8" design (decorative design, second decorative design)
G281 to G283... 1st special "8" design to 3rd special "8" design (decorative design, 1st decorative design)
PY1: Pachinko machine (game machine)
S1X, S1Y, S2X, S2Y, S4X, S4Y, S6X, S6Y, S8X, S8Y .
S3X, S3Y, S5X, S5Y, S7X, S7Y .

Claims (5)

Provided with a production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The production executing means is
A decorative pattern including a character image showing a predetermined character can be displayed,
a specific image display effect in which a specific image showing the first character is displayed when the decorative pattern is displayed in a special mode;
The decorative designs include a first decorative design including a first character image representing the first character, and a second decorative design including a second character image representing a second character different from the first character. ,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific image display effect is performed after the second decorative pattern is displayed in the special mode, the second decorative pattern may change to the first decorative pattern. . The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The decorative pattern includes an identification display image showing a predetermined identification display in addition to the character image,
When the second decorative design displayed in the special mode changes to the first decorative design before the start of execution of the specific image display effect, the predetermined display image indicated by the identification display image included in the second decorative design and the predetermined identification indicated by the identification display image included in the first decorative pattern are the same. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
the identification display image includes a first identification display image showing a first identification display as the predetermined identification display;
The first decorative pattern includes the first identification display image in addition to the first character image,
The second decorative pattern includes the first identification display image in addition to the second character image,
The game machine is characterized in that the decorative symbols immediately before the special mode include the second decorative symbols but do not include the first decorative symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
the identification display image includes a second identification display image showing a second identification display different from the first identification display;
The decorative designs include a third decorative design including the first character image and the second identification display image,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the third decorative pattern is included in the decorative pattern immediately before the special mode is entered. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The special mode is a mode in which two identical decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed,
When the specific image display effect is performed after the second decorative pattern is displayed in the special mode, when the second decorative pattern is displayed in the special mode and the specific image display effect is performed A gaming machine characterized in that the second decorative pattern may change to the first decorative pattern before the start of execution.

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