JP2023173606A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can execute a performance with enhanced game amusement.SOLUTION: In a game machine, when a drive performance is carried out with a first image and a second image displayed on a display device in parallel, the first image is displayed in the same mode (that is, a mode not corresponding to a drive performance) as that when the display device is in a first state, and the second is displayed in a mode (that is, a mode corresponding to the drive performance) corresponding to that the display device is in a second state. Whereby, a novel performance in which a degree of corresponding to the drive performance is varied between in the first image and the second image can be achieved, thereby enhancing game amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine that plays games using game media such as game balls and game medals.

As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine that performs a gaming ball by firing a gaming ball for the game area formed on the game board, and a torso with multiple types of patterns on the outer peripheral surface after the gaming medal is introduced. Slot machines and the like are known in which games are played by rotating the machine. In such a gaming machine, a bonus is awarded to a player when a predetermined awarding condition is met. For example, when a game ball enters a starting hole provided in the gaming area, an identification symbol (such as a special symbol) is displayed in a fluctuating manner, and when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed at a winning symbol (such as a jackpot symbol, etc.), There are gaming machines that play winning games (for example, jackpot games) in which a variable ball entry opening becomes ready for ball entry.

Such gaming machines generally perform various effects. For example, in a gaming machine that performs the above-mentioned winning game, during the variable display of identification symbols, an effect is performed to display a character in order to suggest the possibility that the identification symbol will be displayed as a winning symbol (Patent Document 1) .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-178756

However, the above-mentioned conventional technology is well known to general players, and has the problem of not being able to sufficiently increase gaming interest.

The present invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest in gaming.

In order to solve at least part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine that plays games using gaming media,
Equipped with a display that displays a predetermined image,
The present invention is characterized in that it is possible to execute a driving effect of moving the display device from a first state to a second state.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
Although the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state,
The second image may be displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
The drive performance is a performance that brings the display device into the second state by tilting the display from the first state by a specific angle in the first direction,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
The first image is displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state;
The second image may be displayed tilted by the specific angle with respect to the display in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
When the driving effect is performed, the color of the first image may not be changed, and the color of the second image may be changed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
When the driving effect is performed, the size of the first image may not be changed, and the size of the second image may be changed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
In the drive performance, the display device is in an intermediate state in the process of changing from the first state to the second state,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, displaying both the first image and the second image in the same manner as when the display is in the first state,
When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state, but the second image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state. The display may be displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
The drive performance is performed by tilting the display device from the first state by a first specific angle in a first direction to bring it into an intermediate state, and then further tilting the display device in the first direction by a second specific angle to bring it into the second state. It is a state-of-the-art performance,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, both the first image and the second image are displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state. hand,
When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state, but the second image may be displayed by tilting the display device in a second direction opposite to the first direction by the second specific angle.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
In the drive performance, the color of both the first image and the second image is not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state,
After the display device enters the intermediate state in the drive performance, the color of the first image may not be changed, and the color of the second image may be changed.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention includes:
In the drive performance, the size of both the first image and the second image is not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state,
After the display device enters the intermediate state in the drive performance, the size of the first image may not be changed, and the size of the second image may be changed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can perform performances that further enhance gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board configuration of a game board 20 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the composition of segment display part 50 of a present example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing types per type and types per second type in this example. It is an explanatory view illustrating the display contents of the effect display 41 of this example. It is an explanatory diagram showing a progress mode of the game when the first special symbol is displayed variably in the non-electronic support state of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing a progress mode in the case where the second special symbol is displayed variably in the electric support state of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the game control process executed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the production control process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing the "jackpot expectation level" of the "SP reach effect" of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "display rotation effect" of the present embodiment is performed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an image when the "display rotation effect" of the present embodiment is performed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "emblem presentation" of this embodiment is performed. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an image when "display device rotation performance A" of the present example is performed. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an image when "display device rotation performance B" of the present example is performed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the display angle of the "emblem image" when the "display rotation effect B" of the present embodiment is performed. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an image when "display device rotation effect C" of the present example is performed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the display angle of the "emblem image" when the "display rotation effect C" of the present embodiment is performed. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an image when "display device rotation effect D" of this example is performed. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the display angle of the "emblem image" when the "display rotation effect D" of the present embodiment is performed. It is an explanatory diagram showing the "jackpot expectation level" of the "display rotation effect" of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing modification example 2;

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, examples of the present invention will be described. In the examples, unless otherwise specified, the right side when facing the front of the pachinko machine is expressed as "right", and the left side is expressed as "left".

Further, the following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. SP reach production:
F. Display rotation effect:
G. Relationship between display rotation effect and emblem effect:
G-1. Emblem production:
G-2. Display rotation performance parallel to emblem performance:
G-2-1. Display rotation effect A:
G-2-2. Display rotation effect B:
G-2-3. Display rotation effect C:
G-2-4. Display rotation effect D:
G-3. Expectation level of jackpot of display rotating effect:
H. Variant:
H-1. Variation 1:
H-2. Variation 2:

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 1. A window portion 4a is formed approximately at the center of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b made of synthetic resin is fitted into this window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the gaming area of the gaming board 20 (see FIG. 2) located on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right side of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into this small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display section 50 (see FIG. 2) of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window section 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although details will be described later, the segment display section 50 is a display section that displays information related to a game using a combination of a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the periphery of the window 4a, and a left side lamp 5b is provided on the left side of the periphery of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Further, upper speakers 6a are provided above the left and right sides of the window portion 4a, and lower speakers 6b are provided below the front frame 4 (on the front surface of the curtain plate of the main body frame, which will be described later). These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven to enhance the performance effect on the game.

An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4a in the front frame 4. The upper tray part 7 stores game balls lent out via a card unit 60 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and game balls lent out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 and game balls paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 are stored. The balls are stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9, and game balls stored in the upper tray portion 7 are supplied to this firing device unit. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the firing device unit, the firing motor built in the firing device unit rotates, and the game ball is fired with a force corresponding to the rotation angle.

Furthermore, an effect button 10a that can be pressed and operated by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate part 7, and a jog shuttle that can be pressed and rotated by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 8. 10b is provided. Further, although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7 and on the left side of the production button 10a. The direction button 10c includes four buttons (up button, down button, left button, and right button) corresponding to the up, down, left, and right directions, respectively. These performance buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction buttons 10c are all performance operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game performance is performed. .

Although not shown, a middle frame and a main body frame are provided on the back side of the front frame 4, and one end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame is rotatably supported by the main body frame. The main body frame is a substantially rectangular frame constructed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and the pachinko machine 1 is installed in a game hall by attaching this main body frame to island equipment. A game board 20 is removably attached to the front side of the middle frame, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame, the game board 20 is exposed. state.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board configuration of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As described above, the game board 20 is removably attached to the front side of the middle frame. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20. A game ball fired from the firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released into the game area 21, and flows downward from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visible to the player through the window 4a of the front frame 4, naturally the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visible to the player through the window 4a.

A display opening 40 is opened (provided) approximately in the center of the gaming area 21 . On the back side (back side) of the game board 20, an effect display 41 (liquid crystal display, etc.) is provided such that its display area (display screen) faces (faces) the display opening 40. The player can visually recognize the display area (display screen) of the effect display 41 (and various images displayed in the display area) through (via) the display opening 40. A decorative portion for decorating the game area 21 and the effect display 41 is provided around the display opening 40. For example, a decorative portion is provided with decorations related to the title or character of the work that is the subject of the pachinko machine 1.

Below the display opening 40 (effect display 41) in the gaming area 21, there is a first starting opening 24, which is a starting opening whose opening size is unchanging (constant) and into which game balls can enter at all times. It is provided. The game ball entering the first starting port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and can detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

In addition, a left normal symbol activation gate 71 through which a game ball can pass is provided at the lower left of the display opening 40 (performance display 41) in the gaming area 21, and the inside of the left normal symbol activation gate 71 is A left gate sensor 71s (see FIG. 3) is provided to detect the passage of a game ball. In addition, a right normal symbol activation gate 72 through which a game ball can pass is provided at the lower right of the display opening 40 (performance display 41) in the gaming area 21. is provided with a right gate sensor 72s (see FIG. 3) that detects passage of a game ball. Since the left normal symbol activation gate 71 and the right normal symbol activation gate 72 have the same functions, in this specification, if they are not particularly distinguished, they are also collectively referred to as "normal symbol activation gates 71, 72." do. Further, since the left gate sensor 71s and the right gate sensor 72s also have the same functions, they are also collectively referred to as "gate sensors 71s, 72s" in this specification unless they are particularly distinguished.

Furthermore, a second starting port 25 is provided below the right normal symbol activation gate 72, which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the probability of entry of a game ball changes. That is, the second starting port 25 is equipped with an opening/closing door 26 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and when the opening/closing door 26 stands approximately upright, game balls cannot enter. It is possible to change between a closed state (ball entry impossible state) and an open state (ball entry possible state) in which the door 26 rotates toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 to allow game balls to enter. In FIG. 2, the second starting port 25 is shown in an open state. The game ball entering the second starting port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the gaming area 21, there is provided a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a substantially rectangular shape and a large opening. The grand prize opening 28 is equipped with an opening/closing door 29 (hatched part in the figure) that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 is in a closed state where the opening/closing door 29 is approximately upright and no game balls can enter. The opening/closing door 29 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 to allow game balls to enter the open state (ball entry possible state). In FIG. 2, the big prize opening 28 is shown in an open state. The game ball that enters the big prize opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning hole sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning hole 28, and can detect a game ball that has entered the large winning hole 28.

Further, below the second starting port 25 in the game area 21 (at the lower right corner of the game area 21), a protrusion 33 is provided that protrudes forward (towards the player) from the game board 20 surface. The upper surface of the protruding body 33 is inclined downward from the right side to the left side, and serves as a rolling surface 34 on which a game ball can roll from the right side to the left side (towards the center of the Pachinko machine 1). A small prize opening 35 (variable ball entrance opening) is provided in the middle part of this rolling surface 34 (midway part in the rolling direction of the game ball). This small prize opening 35 is equipped with an opening/closing door 36 (hatched part in the figure) that can be slid (moved) in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 36 can slide (move) forward. It can be changed into a closed state in which game balls cannot enter, and an open state in which game balls can enter by sliding (moving) the opening/closing door 36 to the rear side. Naturally, the game ball rolling on the rolling surface 34 enters the small winning hole 35 when the small winning hole 35 is in the open state, and enters the small winning hole 35 when the small winning hole 35 is in the closed state. The ball passes above the small prize opening 35 (opening/closing door 36) without entering the ball 35.

The game ball that enters the small prize opening 35 is guided to a specific opening 38 (so-called "V", the broken line part in the figure) through a passage 37 (the broken line part in the figure) provided inside the protrusion 33. . At least a portion of the front wall of the protruding body 33 is formed of a transparent plate (having light transmittance), and the player can pass the game ball that has entered the small prize opening 35 through the front wall of the protruding body 33. It is possible to visually recognize the state in which the object is guided to the specific opening 38. A small winning hole sensor 35s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the small winning hole 35, and can detect a game ball that has entered the small winning hole 35. Further, a specific hole sensor 38s (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the specific hole 38, and can detect a game ball that has entered the specific hole 38.

In addition, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, there are other ball entry ports 30 into which game balls can enter, windmill-type wheels 31 that affect the falling path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is being In addition, an out port 32 is provided at the bottom of the gaming area 21, and any of the above-mentioned first starting port 24, second starting port 25, large winning port 28, small winning port 35, and other ball entering ports 30. Game balls that have not entered the ball are discharged to the back side of the game board 20 from the out port 32.

A game ball flowing down the area on the left side of the display opening 40 (performance display 41) can enter the left normal symbol activation gate 71 and the first starting port 24 described above. On the other hand, the right normal symbol activation gate 72, the second starting opening 25, the large winning opening 28, and the small winning opening 35 have a game flowing down the area on the right side of the display opening 40 (performance display 41). The ball can enter (or pass). Below, firing the game ball so as to flow down the left area of the display opening 40 (effect display 41) is also expressed as "left-handed hitting", and the display opening 40 (effect display 41) Shooting the game ball so that it flows down the area to the right of the ball is also expressed as "right-handed hitting." In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 24, three game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the second starting port 25. In this case, four game balls are paid out to the player, and in other cases where game balls enter the ball entrance 30, five game balls are paid out to the player. Furthermore, when a game ball enters the large prize opening 28, ten game balls are paid out to the player, and when a game ball enters the small prize opening 35, three game balls are paid out.

At the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the gaming board 20, there is provided a segment display section 50 that displays information related to gaming using a combination of LEDs. The segment display section 50 is visible to the player through a small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. Note that detailed display contents of the segment display section 50 will be described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, there is a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the presentation of the game, and a sub-control board 220 that controls the display of images and output of sounds under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and audio control board 230 that controls such control, a lamp control board 226 that controls the lighting of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and payout of game balls. It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222, etc. in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input/output circuits, etc., and various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by a bus. has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first starting port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that enters the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that enters the second starting port 25, The big winning hole sensor 28s detects the game ball that entered the big winning hole 28, the left gate sensor 71s detects the game ball that passed through the left normal symbol activation gate 71, and the game ball that passed through the right normal symbol activation gate 72. A right gate sensor 72s for detecting, a small winning hole sensor 35s for detecting a game ball entering the small winning hole 35, a specific hole sensor 38s for detecting a game ball entering the specific hole 38, etc. are connected. When a game ball detection signal is input from these sensors, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal was input to the sub control board 220, payout control board 240, etc. It is transmitted to the launch control board 260 and the like.

The main control board 200 also includes a second starting port for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided at the second starting port 25 (for setting the second starting port 25 in an open state and a closed state). The solenoid 26m, the large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28), and the small winning opening 35. A small winning opening solenoid 35m (for opening and closing the small winning opening 35) for opening and closing the provided opening/closing door 36, a segment display section 50, etc. are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the second starting opening solenoid 26m, the large winning opening solenoid 29m, the small winning opening solenoid 35m, and the segment display section 50.

An image and audio control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and a production operation board 228 are connected to the sub-control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the commands and performs effects according to the contents. That is, commands specifying output images and output audio are sent to the image and audio control board 230, and commands are sent to the lamp control board 226 to specify the upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, and left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as " The performance is performed by transmitting a command specifying the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the performance button 10a, jog shuttle 10b, or direction button 10c via the performance operation board 228, it performs a performance corresponding to the operation.

The image and audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to a CPU 231, a ROM 232, and a RAM 233. When the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, video data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs it to the display screen (display area) of the effect display 41. Furthermore, upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image and audio control board 230 reads audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236. Then, audio based on the audio data is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b") via the amplifier board 224.

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper tray 7, a card unit 242 arranged in parallel to the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 while communicating data with the payout control board 240 to lend game balls. Also, when a payout command is received from the main control board 200 to instruct the payout of game balls, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game balls.

Further, a firing control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the firing control board 260 includes a firing motor 262 for firing the game ball and a controller that detects that the player is touching the firing handle 9. A firing device unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to shoot the game ball with a force corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. fire.

B. Game contents:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated with the game balls stored in the upper tray part 7, the stored game balls are supplied one by one to the firing device unit 261, and the game area 21 described above with reference to FIG. is fired. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can make the game ball flow down into a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, the game ball may be launched so as to flow down the area to the left of the display opening 40 (effect display 41), or the game ball may be launched to the left of the area to the left of the display opening 40 (effect display 41), or the game ball may be shot to the right of the display opening 40 (effect display 41). You can shoot the game ball so that it flows down the side area (hit the ball right-handed).

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting port 25 is appropriately set. Specifically, the gaming state related to the frequency of entry of game balls into the second starting port 25 is "The frequency of entering game balls into the second starting port 25 is low (the frequency with which the second starting port 25 is in the open state is low"). It is set to ``non-electric support state'' (low) or ``electric support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 is high (the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state is high)''. In the non-electrically supported state, the game ball enters the first starting port 24 more easily than the second starting port 25, and in the electrically supported state, the game ball enters the second starting port 25 more easily than the first starting port 24. Easy to enter the ball. Therefore, in the non-electric support state, the player can be made to hit the ball left-handed (to aim for the ball to enter the first starting hole 24), and in the electric support state, the player can be made to hit the right-hand ball (to aim for the ball to enter the first starting hole 24). 2) allows the ball to be aimed at entering the starting port 25.

Incidentally, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the above-mentioned electric support state is in progress. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display section 58, and during the power support state, by lighting up these three LEDs, it is possible to indicate that the power support state is in progress. shows. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 that indicates that the player is hitting right-handed. During the electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and since the second starting hole 25 can enter a game ball that is hit to the right, during the electric support state, the game ball is hit to the right. It is beneficial for the player to do this. Therefore, during the electric support state, the player is prompted to play right-handed by lighting up the two LEDs arranged in the right-handed hitting display section 59.

<Fluctuating display of special symbols>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the left can enter the first starting port 24 (mainly during the non-electric support state). When a game ball hit to the left enters the first starting port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the determined random number, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a "jackpot" or a "miss". When such a jackpot determination is performed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination.

Furthermore, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a game ball hit to the right enters the second starting port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, a predetermined random number for determination (such as a random number for determining a jackpot to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the determined random number, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether it is a "big hit," "small hit," or "missing." When such a jackpot determination is performed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination. That is, in the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25, it is also determined whether or not it is a "small hit."

In addition, in this specification, the "first special symbol" is also expressed as the "first special symbol", and the "second special symbol" is also expressed as the "second special symbol". In addition, when the "first special pattern" and the "second special pattern" are not particularly distinguished, they are also collectively expressed as a "special pattern."

Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As mentioned above, the segment display section 50 is provided at the lower right of the gaming area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The portion 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special symbol display section 51 that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display section 52 that displays a second special symbol. Nine LEDs are arranged in each of these display sections. The first special figure and the second special figure are displayed in a variable manner by switching which of the nine LEDs is lit on each display section, and a predetermined LED among the nine LEDs is lit. It will stop and be displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, 200 kinds of "jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 101 to 300)" and one type of "lost symbol (lost symbol 401)" can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. In addition, as a second special pattern, there are 200 kinds of "jackpot symbols (jackpot symbols 501 to 700)," 100 kinds of "small prize symbols (small prize symbols 701 to 800)," and one kind of "missing symbol (missing symbol 801)." )” can be stopped and displayed. The types of these patterns can be identified by the different combinations of LEDs that are lit.

If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting hole 24 (herein also referred to as "jackpot determination for the first special figure") is a "jackpot", the first special figure is Any one of the "jackpot symbols 101 to 300" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is a "miss", the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed as the "missing symbol 401". In addition, in the "jackpot determination for the first special drawing", it is determined that it is a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (herein also referred to as "jackpot determination for the second special symbol") is a "jackpot", the second special symbol The figure is stopped and displayed at any of the "jackpot symbols 501 to 700", and if it is a "small hit", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the "small hit symbols 701 to 800", and when it is a "miss" If there is, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as "missing symbol 801". In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the second special drawing", it is determined that it is a "big hit" with a probability of about 1/300, and it is determined that it is a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/6.

When a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as either a jackpot symbol, a small win symbol, or a missed symbol, a predetermined state is set in which the symbol is stopped and displayed in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed. Display (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display") that is maintained until the time period of Hereinafter, a game from when a special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner until it is finally displayed, that is, a game until a result of one variable display is obtained, will also be referred to as a "symbol variable game."

<Jackpot game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a jackpot game in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is played a plurality of times. When a game ball enters the big prize opening 28, many game balls are paid out (10 game balls are paid out every time one game ball enters), so the jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player. It is. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a game ball hit right can enter the jackpot 28, it is naturally beneficial for the player to hit the ball right during a jackpot game. Therefore, during the jackpot game, as well as during the electric support state, the two LEDs arranged in the right-hand hitting display section 59 of the segment display section 50 are lit to encourage the player to hit the right hand. In this embodiment, as such a jackpot game, it is possible to execute "1 type win" and "2 type win" which have different starting triggers.

<per type>
For 1 type, if the 1st special pattern or the 2nd special pattern is stopped and displayed with any jackpot symbol (if the result of jackpot determination for the 1st or 2nd special pattern is "jackpot") will be started on. As for this one type, it is possible to execute a plurality of types in which the ``number of round games'' and the ``game state after the end of the jackpot game'' are different depending on the ``type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol.''

In other words, as shown in Fig. 5(a), if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol 101 to 200 (if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the probability is 50%) ), ``6 round games are played and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is in the electric support state (in this specification, it is also referred to as ``6R electric support per type'')'' is performed. be exposed. In addition, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at "Jackpot symbols 201 to 300" (with a 50% probability when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol), "6 round games 1 type per game (herein also referred to as ``6R non-electric support type per type'') in which the game state becomes a non-electric support state after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, if "6R electric support per type" is carried out, the electric support status will be set with the end of the "6R electric support per type", but this electric support status will be changed to the new electric support status. Unless a jackpot game is played, the setting continues until six symbol variation games (fluctuating display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are performed. Then, when the six symbol variation games are played, a non-electric support state is set in place of the electric support state. In other words, when the electric support state is set with the end of "6R electric support per type", the number of symbol fluctuation games that can be executed in the electric support state (in this specification, the "electric support number of times") ) is set to 6 times (an electric support state where the electric support count is 6 times is set).

On the other hand, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a 100% probability that "10 round games will be played and the gaming state after the jackpot game will be in the electric support state. per type (herein also referred to as "per type of 10R electric support"). However, in this case, the number of times of electric support that is set upon the end of “one type of electric support for 10R” is set according to “the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed”.

In detail, as shown in Fig. 5(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with "jackpot symbols 501 to 560" and a "10R electric support type 1 win" is performed (the second special symbol is If the figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (with a probability of 30%), the number of electric support is set to three (an electric support state where the number of electric support is three is set). In addition, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with "jackpot symbols 561 to 640" and a "10R electric support type 1 hit" is performed (if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol, With a probability of 40%), the number of times of electric support is set to six (the electric support state of six times of electric support is set). Also, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol 641 to 700, and a "10R electric support type 1 hit" is performed (if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, With a probability of 30%), the number of times of power support is set to 10 (the state of power support with 10 times of power support is set).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games is higher when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. One type with the most number of items will be selected. In addition, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol than when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, there is a higher probability that the electric support state will be set after the first type of winning ends. . Therefore, the game is better when a variable display of the second special figure (jackpot determination for the second special figure) is performed than when a variable display of the first special figure (jackpot determination for the first special figure) is performed. It can be said that it is advantageous for people.

<2 types per piece>
The above explanation is for each type. On the other hand, the second type winning starts when the game ball enters the specific hole 38 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with any of the small winning symbols (when the result of jackpot determination for the second special symbol is "small hit"), A small winning game is played in which the small prize opening 35 (see FIG. 2) is in an open state. Then, during this small winning game, when a game ball enters the small prize opening 35 and the game ball enters the specific opening 38, the second type winning starts. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a small winning game is played, the game ball will enter the small winning hole 35 with almost 100% probability if the ball is hit right. Therefore, when a small winning game is played, there is almost a 100% probability that two kinds of winnings will be played.

Such a 2-type win is defined as ``a 2-type win in which 10 round games are played and the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes an electric support state (hereinafter referred to as ``a 2-type win of 10R electric support''). )' is carried out. However, in this case, the number of times of electric support that is set upon the end of the “10R electric support for two types” is set according to the “type of small winning symbol that is stopped and displayed”.

In detail, as shown in Fig. 5(c), if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with "small winning symbols 701 to 730" and "10R Densapo 2nd type winning" is performed (No. If the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol and the 2nd type winning starts, there is a 30% probability), the number of electric support is set to 3 (the electric support state of 3 electric support is set) monkey). In addition, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "jackpot symbols 731 to 770" and a "10R electric support type 2 hit" is performed (the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol) If two types of hits are started (with a probability of 40%), the number of electric support is set to six (an electric support state with six electric support is set). In addition, if the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the "jackpot symbol 771 to 800" and a "10R electric support type 2 hit" is performed (the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small prize symbol) If two types of hits start (with a probability of 30%), the number of electric support is set to 10 (an electric support state with a number of electric support of 10 is set).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, two types of winnings may occur. From this, it can be seen that when the variable display of the second special pattern (jackpot judgment for the second special pattern) is performed than when the variable display of the first special pattern (jackpot judgment for the first special pattern) is performed. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter the ball (10 counts) or when 30 seconds have elapsed, so in most cases, one round game is completed once. In the round game, 100 (10 counts x number of payouts 10) game balls are paid out. Therefore, naturally, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, the player can expect a jackpot game with a larger number of round games to be played.

Further, while the above-described jackpot game is being executed, the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game that is being executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display section 55, and in this round display section 55, by lighting up the left and middle LEDs among the three LEDs, a round game can be played. It is shown that a jackpot game with a round number of 6 times is being executed, and by lighting up the right and middle LEDs, it is shown that a jackpot game with a round game number of 10 times is being executed.

<Special design reservation>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" and the variable display of the first special symbol are performed as described above, but these jackpot determinations and variable displays are The determination is not made immediately after the ball enters the first starting port 24, but the acquired random number is temporarily stored as a first special symbol pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such first special symbol reservations are stored with a maximum of four pieces. The stored number of first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and in this first special figure reservation display section 53, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 0, lighting up 1 LED indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 1st special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2, blinking one LED shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 3, and blinking 2 LEDs shows that the number of 1st special drawings on hold is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, as described above, the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol are performed, but these jackpot determination and fluctuation display are also The game is not performed immediately after the game ball enters the second starting port 25, but the acquired random number is temporarily stored as a second special symbol pending. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot determination and a variable display of the second special symbol are performed based on the stored second special symbol. Such second special symbol reservations are also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the second special figure holding display section 54, and in this second special figure holding display section 54, both of the two LEDs are turned off. This indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 0, lighting up one LED indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1, and lighting up 2 LEDs indicates that the number of reserved 2nd special drawings is 1. It shows that the number of 2nd special drawings reserved is 2, by blinking one LED it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings holding is 3, and by blinking 2 LEDs it shows that the number of 2nd special drawings pending is 2. Indicates that the number of reserved special figures is 4.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, during the variable display of any special symbol, the fixed display of any special symbol, the jackpot game, and the small win game, the first special symbol is on hold or the second Even if special figure reservations are stored, jackpot determination and fluctuation display regarding these reservations are not performed. In addition, if only the first special figure reservation is stored among the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot judgment related to the first special figure reservation stored first and the first special figure reservation However, if the second special figure reservation is stored, the jackpot judgment related to the second special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation will be displayed regardless of whether the first special figure reservation is stored or not. Performs variable display. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner with priority over the first special figure (it has a so-called second special figure priority variation function).

<Fluctuating display of normal symbols, game per normal symbol>
As described above using FIG. 2, a game ball hit to the left can pass through the left normal symbol activation gate 71, and a game ball hit to the right can pass through the right normal symbol activation gate 72. A game ball passes through either the left normal symbol activation gate 71 or the right normal symbol activation gate 72 (normal symbol activation gates 71, 72), and the game ball passes through either the left gate sensor 71s or the right gate sensor 72s (gate When detected by the sensors 71s, 72s), a predetermined judgment random number (normal figure hit judgment random number to be described later) is obtained, and based on the judgment random number, it is determined whether it is a "normal figure hit" or "missing figure". Performs a hit judgment on the normal map. In other words, whether the ball is hit to the left or the right, a hit determination may be made.

Then, based on the result of this ordinary symbol hit determination, the ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a normal pattern display section 56 that displays normal symbols, and two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern display section 56. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the common symbol display section 56 by switching which of the two LEDs is lit, and is stopped and displayed by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the normal symbols include a pattern 1100 for a normal pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, a pattern 1101 for a normal pattern in which the right LED is lit, and left and right (2 It is possible to stop and display three types of symbols, including the ordinary symbol 1102 with the LED of 1) turned on. If the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in either the normal pattern hit pattern 1100 or 1101, and if the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern is displayed. is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol 1102. In this way, when the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as normal symbols or non-normal symbols, the state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed is maintained until a predetermined period of time has elapsed in order to confirm the symbols that have been stopped and displayed (confirmation display). I do. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol per common symbol, a game per common symbol is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

The above-mentioned non-electronic support state and electric support state include the probability of being determined to be a "normal symbol hit" in the ordinary symbol hit determination (herein also referred to as "general symbol hit probability"), the mode of fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol, It is set by changing the mode of the game per normal figure. In other words, in the non-electronic support state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is about 1/100, and a long time is likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1000 msec, 2000 msec, 3000 msec are equally selected). ), and during the normal game, the second starting port 25 is open for a short time (16 msec x 1 time).

On the other hand, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal symbol is about 99/100, and a short time is likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (1000 msec, 1252 msec, 1500 msec, etc. (selected), the second starting port 25 remains open for a long time (840 msec x 2 times) during the normal game. As a result, during the non-electric support state, the frequency (ratio) of the second starting port 25 being in the open state becomes low, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 also becomes low. On the other hand, during the electric support state, the frequency (ratio) of the second starting port 25 being in the open state increases, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 25 also increases.

<Display contents of the production display 41>
The processing for playing the games as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a performance is performed in which various images are displayed on the performance display 41 in accordance with the game as described above. Processing for performing such effects is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220.

For example, in the performance display device 41, a performance (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol variation performance") that matches the variable display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variable game) of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), the variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is simultaneously displayed on the production display 41. start on. Thereafter, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in various ways until the special symbol variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can display a pattern (designed pattern) showing seven numbers from "1" to "7" as a decorative pattern.

FIG. 6A conceptually shows how three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed all at once. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the variable display, normally, the left decorative pattern 41a is first stopped and displayed as a pattern indicating any number from "1" to "7", and then the right The decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the medium decorative pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display 41 is the special pattern (the first 1 special drawing or 2nd special drawing).

Specifically, when the first special pattern or the second special pattern is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern, a pattern combination (in this specification, " (Also called "Zoro") is stopped and displayed. Also, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as a "Zero". That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a type 1 win is performed, but the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small win symbol. In this case, there is a probability of approximately 100% that two kinds of winnings will be made (via the small winning game). These things are the same from the perspective of a jackpot game being played, so even if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the second special symbol is a small prize symbol. Even if the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed at "Zero", the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed at "Zero".

On the other hand, when the first special pattern or the second special pattern is stopped and displayed as a missing pattern, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are the same pattern and are not aligned (hereinafter referred to as "discrete pattern"). ) is stopped and displayed. Note that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed remain in a stopped display state (determined display) until the final display time of the special symbol has elapsed.

In this way, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display section 51 or the second special symbol display section 52 and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display 41 have different display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display 41 is provided at a more visible position than the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 (segment display section 50), and the display Since the screen is large and the displayed contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while visually checking the display screen of the effect display 41.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the left decorative pattern 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display 41, and the right decorative pattern 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are ”, the player is worried that the medium decorative pattern 41b that is stopped and displayed last will be stopped and displayed, and the “Zero” will be stopped and displayed, so the player may You will have to keep an eye on the fluctuating display (symbol fluctuating effect).

In this way, two decorative patterns (decorative patterns excluding one of the plurality of decorative patterns) are displayed in a static manner in a manner that can become a "Zero", and the last decorative pattern is displayed in a fluctuating manner. The performance performed is called a "reach performance", and by generating this reach performance, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

Note that the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as "decorative pattern variation," and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c (decorative pattern variation) It can be regarded as a "decorative symbol variation means", and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the ready-to-win effect can also be regarded as a "ready-to-reach effect execution means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a "holding image (for example, a circular image showing a ball)" indicating that the special figure holding is stored is displayed. Specifically, if it is in the non-electronic support state, the same number of "pending images" as the stored number of first special map reservations (the number of variable displays of the first special map whose start is pending) will be displayed, If it is in the power support state, the same number of "pending images" as the stored second special pattern pending number (the number of variable displays of the first special pattern whose start is pending) are displayed. The state in which the special symbol reservation is stored is the state in which the start of the variable display of the special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is suspended, so the "reserved image" 41b, 41c) can also be interpreted as an image suggesting that the start of the variable display is on hold.

<Main progress modes of the game>
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game is mainly played in the following manner. FIGS. 7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing the main game progress modes of this embodiment. In particular, FIG. 7 shows the main game progress in the non-electric support state, and FIG. 8 shows the main game progress in the electric support state.

During the non-electric support state, the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state is low. For this reason, even if the game ball is "hitted to the right", it is rare for the game ball to enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, during the non-electronic support state, as shown in FIG. , herein also referred to as a "first special figure-based game") is played. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 by hitting the ball to the left (ev. 1), a "jackpot determination for the first special pattern" is performed and a variable display of the first special pattern is performed ( ev.2). In the "Jackpot determination for the first special symbol", it is determined that it is a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300, so in most cases, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol. While repeating the variable display of the first special symbol, if it is determined to be a "jackpot" in the "Jackpot determination for the first special symbol", the first special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol ( ev.3), one type per type is performed (ev.4).

Then, when this one type is completed, as described above using FIG. 5(a), the non-electric support state is set with a probability of about 50% (ev. The electric support state is set six times (ev.6). Among these, when the non-electric support state is set (ev. 5), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state remains low. The first special figure-based game) will be repeated.

On the other hand, when the electric support state is set (ev.6), the game progresses as follows. That is, during the electric support state, the second starting port 25 is frequently in the open state, and it is easy to cause the game ball to enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, during the electric support state, as shown in FIG. In the specification, a game (also referred to as a "second special figure-based game") is played. Then, when a game ball enters the second starting port 25 (ev.11), a "jackpot determination for the second special figure" is performed and a variable display of the second special figure is performed (ev.12).

Similarly to the "jackpot determination for the first special drawing", the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing" is determined to be a "jackpot" with a probability of about 1/300. If it is determined to be a "jackpot", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (ev. 13), and the first type of winning is performed (ev. 14).

Then, when this one type is completed, as described above using FIG. 5(b), the electric support state is set with a probability of 100% (ev. 15). The number of times of electric support at this time is set to 3 times with a probability of 30%, set to 6 times with a probability of 40%, and set to 10 times with a probability of 30%. When the electric support state is set in this way (ev. 15), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state remains high. The special figure-based game) will be repeated.

In addition, in the "Jackpot determination for the second special drawing", it is determined that it is a "small hit" with a probability of about 1/6. If it is determined as a "small win", the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small win symbol (ev. 17), and a small win game is played (ev. 18). Then, during the small winning game, when a game ball enters the small prize opening 35 and the game ball enters the specific opening 38 (ev. 19), a two-type winning is performed (ev. 20). On the other hand, even if a small winning game is played, if the game ball does not enter the specific slot 38 (ev. 23), the second type winning will not be played. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a small winning game is played, if the ball is hit right, the game ball will enter the small winning hole 35 with almost 100% probability. Therefore, when a small winning game is played, there is an almost 100% probability that two types of winning will occur, and if a variable display of the second special symbol is performed, there will be a probability of about 1/6 ( Through the small winning game) two kinds of winnings will be performed.

When the second type is completed (ev. 20), as described above using FIG. 5(c), the electric support state is set with a probability of 100% (ev. 21). The number of times of electric support at this time is also set to 3 times with a probability of 30%, set to 6 times with a probability of 40%, and set to 10 times with a probability of 30%. Even when the electric support state is set in this way (ev. 21), the frequency of the second starting port 25 being in the open state remains high. The special figure-based game) will be repeated.

In addition, if the electric support state is set, if the number of symbol fluctuation games (3, 6, 10) are played without a jackpot game after that (the remaining electric support number is (0 times), the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. In this case as well, the above-mentioned game of left-handed hitting (the game mainly based on the first special figure shown in FIG. 7) will be played.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when "jackpot determination for the second special symbol (fluctuation display of the second special symbol)" is performed during the electric support state, the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol. In addition to the case where the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, the player can be made to feel as if a jackpot game is being played. In other words, in the electric support state, the probability that the jackpot symbol will stop displaying in the variable display of the second special symbol is about 1/300, and the probability that the small winning symbol will stop displaying is about 1/6. It is possible to make the player feel that a jackpot game will be played with a total probability of about 51/300.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the game control process for controlling the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 4 msec). Hereinafter, the game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt disabling processing, and interrupt enabling processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 9, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs an output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, various commands to be sent to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing this, for example, the sub control board 220 will control the performance according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 will control the drive of the payout motor 243 (payout of game balls). It happens.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, a game ball enters any one of the first starting port 24, second starting port 25, other ball entry ports 30, large winning port 28, and small winning port 35. In this case, the game ball is paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S200), regarding the sensors that detect these entering balls (the first starting hole sensor 24s, the second starting hole sensor 25s, the large winning hole sensor 28s, the small winning hole sensor 35s, etc.), the game Determine whether or not a ball is detected. As a result, if game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, jackpot determination and common pattern hit determination are performed based on predetermined random determination numbers. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "jackpot determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Furthermore, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment based on a variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number."

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot", one of the jackpot symbols among the plurality of types of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed, and when the jackpot determination result is a "small hit" One of the plurality of types of small winning symbols is stopped and displayed, and the type of these symbols is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. Note that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also in the period from the end of the game control process until the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). Good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided and the random numbers may be updated using this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting ports, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting port. In this starting opening etc. sensor detection process (S400), first, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol activation gates 71, 72 based on the detection results of the gate sensors 71s, 72s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 71 and 72, it is determined whether the game is in the middle of a normal symbol game, in the fluctuating display of the normal symbol, or in the fixed display of the normal symbol. As a result, when the normal symbol is not being played during the normal symbol winning game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and the normal symbol is being being displayed as a fixed symbol, the ordinary symbol winning determination random number is acquired and the ordinary symbol winning determination random number is stored.

After performing the processing related to the gate sensors 71s and 72s in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, if the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the number of first reserved special symbols does not reach four, then a jackpot determination random number, a variable pattern selection random number, and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first reserved special symbols. The first special figure reservation (acquisition information) is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area (acquisition information storage means) secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variable display of the first special symbol (symbol variable game) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variable pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special symbol is reserved. In addition, the performance (symbol fluctuation performance) performed in accordance with the fluctuating display of the first special symbol is also performed based on the jackpot judgment random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special symbol is reserved. Therefore, if you memorize the first special figure reservation, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure reservation has not started yet (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied), the first special figure reservation It is possible to determine the mode of the variable display and performance (symbol variation game and symbol variation performance based on the first special symbol reservation) based on the above. For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed, the result of the jackpot judgment (jackpot, miss) for the first special figure reservation, or the result of the jackpot judgment becomes "jackpot". If so, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot game to be started, whether or not a reach effect is performed (whether or not the obtained information is predetermined information), etc. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made regarding the first special symbol reservation, and the preliminary determination result is is stored in association with the first special figure reservation.

In this way, when the first special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the first special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24 or if the number of reserved first special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved first special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved first special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

After performing the process related to storing the first special symbol reservation in this way, it is then determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit of four. If the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. Once the second special figure reservation is stored in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation. However, in the preliminary determination regarding the second special symbol reservation, it is also determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a small hit.

In this way, when the second special symbol reservation is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special symbol reservation is stored, a preliminary determination result command indicating this preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of second special symbol reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25 or if the number of reserved second special symbols has already reached four, the new reserved second special symbol will not be stored and the number of reserved second special symbols will not be stored. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per common symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the normal figure hit determination random number has been stored in the above-mentioned starting port etc. sensor detection process (S400). As a result, if a random number for determining whether a common symbol has been determined is stored, the stored random number for determining whether a common symbol has been determined is read out, and a determination regarding whether a common symbol has been determined is performed based on the random number for determining whether a common symbol has been determined.

After performing the hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the hit determination is a hit. As a result, if the result of the normal pattern hit judgment is a normal pattern hit, the normal pattern per pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the current normal pattern fluctuation display is determined, and the determined normal pattern per pattern is displayed. Remember. That is, when the symbol 1100 per ordinary symbol is determined as a stop symbol, it is stored that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the ordinary symbol display section 56 is lit as a result of the current fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, if the symbol 1101 per ordinary symbol is determined as a stop symbol, it is remembered that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the ordinary symbol display section 56 is lit as a result of the current fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol. do. On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is that the normal pattern is out, the normal pattern out pattern 1102 is stored as a pattern to be stopped and displayed (stopped pattern) in the current normal pattern variable display. That is, it is memorized that the left and right (two) LEDs (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 are to be turned on as a result of the current variable display of the normal pattern.

In this way, once the symbols to be stopped and displayed (stopped symbols) in the current variable display of normal symbols are stored, the variation time of the normal symbols is set. Specifically, if it is in a non-electrical support state, it is set to 1000 msec, 2000 msec, or 3000 msec, and if it is in an electrically supported state, it is set to 1000 msec, 1252 msec, or 1500 msec. After setting the variation time of the normal symbol, start displaying the variation of the normal symbol. Then, the random number for determining whether a common symbol is hit this time is deleted from the storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case that the normal symbol is not being played during the normal symbol winning game, the normal symbol is fluctuatingly displayed, and the normal symbol is being determined and displayed. On the other hand, when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols being displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern hit and the pattern 1100 per normal pattern is to be stopped and displayed, the left LED of the general pattern display section 56 is turned on (the pattern 1100 per normal pattern is stopped and displayed). ), when the symbol 1101 per ordinary symbol is to be displayed in a stopped state, the right LED of the ordinary symbol display section 56 is turned on (the symbol 1101 per ordinary symbol is to be displayed in a stopped state). On the other hand, if the result of the normal pattern winning determination is a failure, the left and right (two) LEDs of the normal pattern display section 56 are turned on (the normal pattern missing pattern 1102 is stopped and displayed). After the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols starts, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, if the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the normal symbol stopped and displayed (determined display) this time is a symbol per common symbol (lighting of the left LED of the common symbol display section 56). As a result, when the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a symbol per common symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the per common symbol game is set.

Specifically, when in the non-electric support state, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened only once for 16 m seconds. On the other hand, if it is in the electric support state, an opening pattern is set in which the second starting port 25 is opened only twice for 840 msec. Once the opening pattern is set in this way, a game with a common symbol is started.

During execution of the normal figure game, the opening/closing door 26 is operated by controlling the second starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game for winning a common figure ends. When ending the game per normal figure, a game end command per normal figure indicating the end of the game per normal figure is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game end command per normal figure stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variably displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), executing a jackpot game, and executing a small win game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first selects the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) during the jackpot game, during the small prize game, during the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol). ) is currently being displayed.

As a result, if it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, a jackpot determination (jackpot determination for the second special figure) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure reservation. In the "Jackpot determination for the second special drawing", it is determined whether it is a "big hit", "small hit", or "miss".

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored, then it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. As a result, if the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number). Then, a jackpot determination (jackpot determination for the first special figure) is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation. In the "Jackpot determination for the first special drawing", it is determined whether it is a "jackpot" or a "miss".

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is a random number that is updated in the range of 0 to 65535 (a random number that can take 65536 values), and is If the jackpot determination random number obtained as the 2-special figure reservation is any value corresponding to "jackpot", it is determined as "jackpot". By appropriately setting the value corresponding to such a "jackpot", the probability of being judged as a "jackpot" in both "jackpot judgment for the first special drawing" and "jackpot judgment for the second special drawing" can be increased. It is set to approximately 1/300.

Further, if the jackpot determination random number obtained as the second special figure reservation is any value corresponding to a "small hit", it is determined as a "small hit". By appropriately setting a value corresponding to such a "small hit", the probability of being determined as a "small hit" in the "jackpot determination for the second special drawing" is set to about 1/6.

If the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot", the current special symbol fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation game ) to select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above using FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols 101 to 300 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbols 501 to 700 can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop display. Therefore, when the first special symbol reservation is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol reservation is referred to the jackpot symbol selection table (not shown) in which symbol selection random numbers are assigned to jackpot symbols 101 to 300. The jackpot symbol corresponding to is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, the jackpot symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 501 to 700 is referred to, and the jackpot corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation is determined. Select a symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In addition, if the result of the jackpot determination for the second special symbol is a "small hit", the fluctuation display of the current special symbol (symbol fluctuation Select the type of small winning symbol to be stopped and displayed in the game). That is, as described above using FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the small winning symbols 701 to 800 can be stopped and displayed as the second special symbol. Therefore, by referring to the small winning symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the small winning symbols 701 to 800, the small winning symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special symbol pending is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. select. Note that the small winning symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", if the special symbol reservation read this time is the first special symbol reservation, the winning symbol 401 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the special symbol reservation read this time is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. If the second special symbol is on hold, the missed symbol 801 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the jackpot symbol, small win symbol, and missing symbol selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in a stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this way, a variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. A fluctuating pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from when a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) starts fluctuating display until it stops displaying, and each fluctuating pattern is distinguished from other fluctuating patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) for changing the pattern is attached. In the process of selecting a variation pattern, the variation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a fluctuation pattern, with reference to such a fluctuation pattern selection table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read this time as the 1st special figure reservation or the 2nd special figure reservation is selected as the current fluctuation pattern. Determine as. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the proportion of random numbers allocated to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command to be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command, it recognizes the fluctuation pattern of the current symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the symbols in a production pattern based on (corresponding to) the recognized fluctuation pattern. Execute variable performance.

In the above-described process of selecting a variable pattern, instead of always referring to the same variable pattern selection table, variable pattern selection tables corresponding to various game progress situations are referred to. In detail, as shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the currently set gaming state, the jackpot determination result, the stored first special symbol pending and The variable pattern selection table corresponding to the number of second special symbols on hold is referred to. In addition, although not shown, refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to the type per type or per type 2 that will be started this time (type per type or per type described above using FIG. 5). . By doing this, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions, and as a result, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute a symbol variation performance with a performance pattern corresponding to various game progress conditions.

For example, if the result of "jackpot determination for the first special symbol" or "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" is "jackpot," the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 controls the decorative symbol 41a, A symbol variation effect is executed in which 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed as "Zero". Furthermore, even if the result of the "jackpot determination for the second special symbol" is a "small hit", after the reach performance, a symbol variation performance is executed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as "Zero". .

In addition, if the result of "Jackpot determination for the 1st special symbol" or "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special symbol" is "miss", the decorative symbol will be displayed without performing the reach effect or after the reach effect. A symbol variation effect is executed in which the symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a "disappearance" manner. Note that each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, after selecting a symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current variable display of special symbols and selecting a variation pattern for the current variable display of special symbols, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern designation command indicating the currently selected variation pattern is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation, which was the subject of the current jackpot determination, is deleted from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above describes the processing when the game is not in the middle of a jackpot game, a small win game, a variable display of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), or a fixed display of a special symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed as a symbol previously stored in the stop symbol storage area (determined display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol starts, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

If the special symbol is being displayed in a final manner, it is determined whether or not the final display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol, a small win symbol, or a losing symbol.

As a result, if the stopped and displayed special symbol is a missed symbol, it is also determined whether the electric support state is set. If the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missing symbol during the electric support state, the remaining electric support count is subtracted once. As a result, when the remaining number of electric support reaches 0, a non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the non-electric support state is newly set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the newly set gaming state (here, the non-electric support state) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, even if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a small winning symbol, it is first determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the remaining Subtract one time from the number of electric support. As a result, when the remaining number of electric support reaches 0, a non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the non-electric support state is newly set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the newly set gaming state (here, the non-electric support state) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, in response to the stop display of the small winning symbols, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the small winning hole 35 in the small winning game is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the small prize opening 35 remains open for 1.6 seconds during the small winning game, so such an opening pattern of the small winning opening 35 is set. After setting the opening pattern of the small prize opening 35 in this way, the small winning game is started. Then, a small winning game start command indicating the start of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the stopped and displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning hole 28 for each type is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games per type varies depending on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning hole 28 is set corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol. Once the opening pattern of the big prize opening 28 is set in this way, one type of winning is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of one type of winning is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of one type to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the processing when the special symbol is being displayed as confirmed. On the other hand, when a small winning game is in progress, the small winning hole solenoid is operated so that the small winning hole 35 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern (opening pattern in which it is opened for 1.6 seconds). 35m to operate the opening/closing door 36. When the control of the small prize opening solenoid 35m (operation of the opening/closing door 36) according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, a small winning game end command indicating the end of the small winning game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The small winning game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Then, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the small prize opening 35 during the current small winning game. As a result, if a game ball enters the small prize opening 35 during the current small winning game, it is determined whether the game ball enters the specific opening 38 or not. As a result, when the game ball enters the specific opening 38, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big prize opening 28 for two types of winnings is set in order to start two types of winnings. After setting the opening pattern of the big prize opening 28 in this way, the two types of winnings are started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of two types of winnings is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the type of two types of winnings to be started this time (see FIG. 5). The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The above has explained the processing when the small winning game is in progress. On the other hand, when a jackpot game is being played (during one type of winning or two types of winning), the big winning hole solenoid 29m is operated so that the big winning hole 28 is in the open state and closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. The opening/closing door 29 is operated under control. At the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. do. The round game start command and round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the control of the jackpot solenoid 29m (operation of the opening/closing door 29) according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is finished, the jackpot game ends. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, a non-electric support state or an electric support state is set as the gaming state depending on the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 5). Further, when setting the electric support state, the number of electric support is set to 3, 6, or 10 depending on the type of jackpot symbol or small win symbol. Even when the gaming state is set in this way, a gaming state designation command indicating the set gaming state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

<Pending number processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs pending number processing (S700). In this reservation number processing (S700), the number of first special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation storage area are calculated. are read out, and a pending number transmission command indicating these numbers is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pending number transmission command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing this, the sub-control board 220 displays various effects based on these numbers, such as displaying a pending image corresponding to the number of first special symbols pending and the number of second special symbols pending on the production display 41. It becomes possible to execute.

In addition, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" that executes the "special symbol variation" which is the variable display of the special symbol can also be regarded as a "special symbol variation means", and the jackpot game is treated as a "specific game" or "privilege". The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the jackpot game (specific game) when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol or a small win symbol in the special symbol fluctuation display (special symbol fluctuation). It can also be regarded as a "specific game execution means" or "privilege granting means." Further, the "CPU 201 of the main control board 200" which can set the non-electric support state and the electric support state can also be regarded as a "gaming state setting means".

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a production control process for controlling production. The production control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 at predetermined intervals (for example, based on a timer interrupt that occurs every 10 msec). Hereinafter, the production control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be explained according to the flowchart. Note that, in the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt permission processing are omitted.

When the production control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, it stores the received command in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. In the command analysis process (S800), an effect corresponding to the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, a command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image and audio control board 230 and the lamp are used to perform this effect. Commands to be sent to the control board 226 and the like are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 then performs output processing (S900). In this process, commands stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 are transmitted to the image and audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the image and audio control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the production display 41, and outputs audio corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. do. Further, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub control board 220 cooperates with the image and audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. to execute various effects, but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, such various effects are executed. This is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects."

FIG. 13 shows processing (such as various effects) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the preliminary determination result command, it detects that a new special map reservation is stored (in addition to detecting that the special map reservation is stored). In addition to displaying a pending image shown in FIG. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display 41. Note that the pre-judgment performance does not need to be performed all the time when the pre-judgment result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is met (for example, when a predetermined lottery is won).

Further, upon receiving the reservation number transmission command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits the same number of reservation images as the first special symbol reservation number and the second special symbol reservation number indicated by this command to the first reservation image on the effect display 41. It is displayed in the hold display area 41d and the second hold display area 41e. It is not necessary to always display both the first special figure pending number and the second special figure pending number, for example, a non-electronic support state in which left-handed play is performed, that is, a state in which a game based on the first special figure is played. In this case, the number of reserved 1st special symbols is displayed, and in the non-electronic support state where the right hand is played, that is, the state where the game mainly focuses on the 2nd special symbol, the number of reserved 2nd special symbols is displayed. Good too.

Further, upon receiving the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). A variable performance (including a variable display of decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c) is started.

In other words, when receiving a variation pattern (variation pattern specification command) that is selected when the result of "Jackpot determination for the 1st special drawing" or "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special drawing" is "Jackpot", ( When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol), a symbol variation performance is started in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as a "Zero" after the reach performance. Also, if a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern specification command) that is selected when the result of "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special symbol" is "small hit" is received (the 2nd special symbol stops at the small hit symbol) After the ready-to-reach performance, a symbol variation performance is started in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as "Zero".

In addition, if you receive a fluctuation pattern (variation pattern specification command) that is selected when the result of "Jackpot determination for the 1st special drawing" or "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special drawing" is "miss", ( (If the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol), the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as a "breakout" without performing a reach effect or after a reach effect. The symbol variation effect starts. When a fluctuation stop command is received during execution of the symbol fluctuation performance, the symbol fluctuation performance is ended.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the small winning game start command, it starts a small winning game performance indicating that the small winning game is in progress. Then, upon receiving the small winning game end command, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 ends the small winning game performance. In addition, when a specific opening ball entry command is received during a small winning game, a specific opening ball entry effect indicating that the game ball has entered the specific opening 38 (indicating that it has been confirmed that the 2nd type winning has started) Execute. The specific opening ball entry command starts a small winning game (a small winning game based on the second special drawing) when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small winning symbol, and the ball enters the game during the small winning game. This is a command sent from the main control board 200 when a ball enters the specific opening 38, in other words, when a two-type hit is made. As the specific opening ball entry performance, for example, a performance that displays a character image of "V" is executed.

Further, upon receiving the jackpot game start command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a jackpot game production indicating that a jackpot game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the jackpot game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started to be displayed. Further, a performance suggesting the number of round games of the started jackpot game and a performance suggesting the game state (non-electric support state or electric support state) to be set after the end of the started jackpot game are executed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of jackpot game effects having different modes (for example, videos to be displayed, etc.) as such jackpot game effects, and which jackpot game effect to execute is determined. , is determined according to the predetermined lottery results and the type of jackpot game.

When a round game start command is received during a jackpot game, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts a round game performance indicating that a round game is being played (eg, superimposed on the jackpot game performance). For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game being executed (for example, an effect displaying 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game performance is ended, and when the jackpot game end command is received, the jackpot game performance is ended.

Further, upon receiving the gaming state designation command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts an effect corresponding to the set gaming state. For example, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images may be displayed in a manner (color, shape, etc.) that corresponds to the gaming state, or if the power support state is set, the remaining power support number is displayed. or start a performance.

E. SP reach production:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute the SP reach effect in which a specific character is displayed as the reach effect described above using FIG. 6(b). In detail, SP reach effect A where character A is displayed, SP reach effect B where character B is displayed, SP reach effect C where character C is displayed, and SP reach effect D where character D is displayed. is possible.

Such SP reach effect starts after a predetermined time has elapsed after the normal reach effect (reach effect that does not involve displaying a specific character, also referred to as "normal reach effect" in this specification). be done. Naturally, even if the normal reach effect is performed, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c may be stopped and displayed without starting the SP reach effect (the variable display of special symbols may also end). be).

In addition, since the symbol variation performance is performed in accordance with the variation pattern, these SP reach performances that are performed as part of the symbol variation performance (of course, the normal reach performance as well), the corresponding fluctuation patterns are selected. It is done in case.

For details, if the result of "Jackpot determination for the 1st special map" or "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special map" is "Jackpot", the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each SP reach effect (or normal reach effect) is When selected, after the SP ready-to-win performance (or normal ready-to-win performance) corresponding to this fluctuation pattern is performed, a symbol fluctuation performance is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as "Zero". In addition, when the result of "Jackpot determination for the second special figure" is "Small hit", if a variation pattern corresponding to each SP reach effect (or normal reach effect) is selected, the variation pattern corresponding to this variation pattern will be selected. After the SP ready-to-reach performance (or normal ready-to-reach performance) is performed, a symbol variation performance is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as "Zero".

Also, if the result of "Jackpot determination for the 1st special map" or "Jackpot determination for the 2nd special map" is "miss", a variation pattern corresponding to each SP reach effect (or normal reach effect) is selected. Then, after an SP ready-to-win performance (or normal ready-to-win performance) corresponding to this fluctuation pattern is performed, a symbol fluctuation performance is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in a "rose eye" state.

SP reach effects A to D are based on ``the possibility that the first special symbol or the second special symbol will be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (possibility that a type 1 hit will occur)'' or "the second special symbol is a small hit symbol. In other words, it is an effect that suggests the possibility of a stop display (possibility of a two-type winning), or in other words, the possibility of a jackpot game being played (also referred to as the jackpot expectation level in this specification). The "jackpot expectation level" suggested by these SP reach effects is lowest when SP reach effect A is performed, and when SP reach effect B is performed → SP reach effect C is performed → SP reach effect The more D is performed, the higher it becomes. Furthermore, when the SP ready-to-win performance is not performed although the normal ready-to-win performance is performed, the "jackpot expectation level" is lower than when the SP ready-to-win performance is performed. Therefore, when the normal reach effect starts, the player can expect that the SP reach effect will be performed (developing into the SP reach effect), and when the SP reach effect is performed, , it makes the user expect that the SP reach performance is a performance with a higher “jackpot expectation level”.

In FIG. 14, the “jackpot expectation level” of SP reach performances A to D is shown. As shown in FIG. 14, the "jackpot expectation level" is 10% when SP reach effect A is performed (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed on a double with a probability of 10%), When SP reach effect B is performed, the rate is 30% (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a probability of 30%), and when SP reach effect C is performed, it is 40%. (There is a 40% probability that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be stopped and displayed on the zeros), and if SP reach effect D is performed, it will be 50% (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be displayed with a 50% probability. (displayed at zero).

Such "jackpot expectation level" is realized by appropriately setting the execution probability of SP ready-to-win performances A to D (probability that the variation pattern corresponding to SP ready-to-win performances A to D will be selected). Specifically, the execution probabilities of SP reach effects A to D (probability that the variation patterns corresponding to SP reach effects A to D will be selected) are calculated based on the probability of execution of SP reach effects A to D (the probability that the variation patterns corresponding to SP reach effects A to D are selected) are assigned to each variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table described above using FIG. This is achieved by appropriately setting the proportion of the variation pattern selection random numbers.

For example, ``When the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol,'' or ``When the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small win symbol,'' in other words, 1st type or 2nd type per. is performed (when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed on the double), the "probability of executing SP reach effect A" is the lowest, and the "probability of executing SP reach effect B" → "SP reach effect" is the lowest. It is set to increase as the probability of execution of performance C becomes higher than the probability of execution of SP reach performance D.

Conversely, ``when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol'', in other words, when a jackpot game is not played (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as a missed symbol). case), the "execution probability of SP reach effect A" is the highest, and decreases as "probability of execution of SP reach effect B" → "probability of execution of SP reach effect C" → "probability of execution of SP reach effect D" It is set to be.

As a result, the suggested "jackpot expectation level" is lowest when SP reach effect A is performed, and when SP reach effect B is performed → when SP reach effect C is performed → SP reach effect D is performed. The price increases as the case progresses. As a result, the player is made to expect an SP reach performance with a higher "jackpot expectation level".

F. Display rotation effect:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, it is possible to execute a "display rotation effect in which the effect display 41 is rotated (tilted)". Specifically, on the back side (back side) of the game board 20, there is a mechanism for rotating the performance display 41, such as a ball bearing that rotatably supports the performance display 41, a stepping motor, and a performance display for the power thereof. A gear etc. for transmitting information to the device 41 is provided.

Then, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 transmits a signal related to the "display rotation performance" to the above-mentioned mechanism, this mechanism rotates the performance display 41 (the display rotation performance is executed). For example, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 outputs a drive signal to the stepping motor, the power of the stepping motor is transmitted to the effect display 41 and the effect display 41 rotates (the display rotation effect is executed). .

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "display rotation effect" is to execute an effect in which the effect display 41 is rotated once in the right direction (clockwise) when viewed from the front (a effect in which it is rotated 360 degrees). It is said that Moreover, since various well-known techniques can be employed as a mechanism for rotating the effect display 41, illustrations and detailed explanations of this mechanism will be omitted.

The above-mentioned "indicator rotation effect" suggests the "expectation level of jackpot." In other words, the ``expectation level of jackpot'' is higher when the ``display rotation effect'' is performed than when the ``display rotation effect'' is not performed.

Note that the "display rotation performance" may indicate the possibility that the SP reach performance will be performed (also referred to as "SP reach expectation level" in this specification). That is, the "SP reach expectation level" may be higher when the "display rotation effect" is performed than when the "display rotation effect" is not performed.

The above-described "display rotation effect" is usually started during execution of the ready-to-reach effect. Naturally, various images are displayed while the normal reach effect is being executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and pending images are displayed, and in addition, a background image on which these images are displayed in an overlapping manner, in other words, an image indicating the display area ( An image indicating an area where other images are displayed) is displayed.

When the "display rotation effect" is performed during the execution of the reach effect, the player requests that the images being displayed at that time (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, pending images, background images, etc.) be rotated. It will appear that the That is, while the "display rotation effect" is being executed, the image displayed on the effect display 41 is not rotated (with respect to the effect display 41) on the display screen (tilted). Since the effect display 41 (display screen) itself rotates (tilts), it naturally rotates (tilts) to the player (even if the player does not see the image). will appear to rotate).

FIG. 16 illustrates an example of an image (display device) that is visible to the player when the "display rotation effect" is performed. In the "display rotation effect" of this embodiment, the effect display 41 rotates one turn (rotated 360 degrees) in the right direction (clockwise) when viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 16(a), when the effect display 41 is not yet rotated (tilted), the image displayed on (the display screen of) the effect display 41 is of course not visible to the player. (as opposed to) not rotating (not tilting).

On the other hand, when the "display rotation effect" is started and the effect display 41 is rotated (tilted) clockwise by up to 60 degrees as shown in FIG. 16(b), the effect displayed on the effect display 41 is Even if the image shown on the display screen is not rotated (relative to the effect display 41) (even if it is not tilted), the effect display 41 itself is rotated (tilted). As a result, the image is rotated (tilted) clockwise by 60 degrees (to the player) (to the player, the image appears to have been rotated 60 degrees clockwise).

Specifically, even if the image displayed on the effect display 41 is not rotated (relative to the effect display 41) on the display screen (even if it is not tilted), the image displayed on the effect display 41 is As it rotates (tilts), it moves to a position rotated (tilted) 60 degrees clockwise (naturally relative to the player), and its posture also rotates 60 degrees clockwise (naturally relative to the player). (tilt).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 16(c) to 16(g), the image displayed on the effect display 41 is similarly rotated on the display screen (with respect to the effect display 41). Even if the direction is not tilted (even if it is not tilted), the direction is the same as the direction of the effect display 41 by the same angle as the angle at which the effect display 41 is rotated clockwise (60 degrees to 360 degrees) (naturally for the player) (clockwise) (tilt).

Specifically, the image displayed on the effect display 41 is displayed on the display screen even if it is not rotated (relative to the effect display 41) (even if it is not tilted), the image displayed on the effect display 41 is It moves to a position rotated (tilted) clockwise by the same angle as the angle at which it rotated clockwise (naturally relative to the player), and its posture is at the same angle as the angle at which the production display 41 rotates clockwise. It will rotate (tilt) by itself (with respect to the player).

When the effect display 41 rotates clockwise once (360 degrees), the image displayed on the effect display 41 is not rotated on the display screen (with respect to the effect display 41). Even if it is not (even if it is not tilted), the effect display 41 itself is rotating once, so it will also rotate clockwise (naturally relative to the player) once (rotating 360 degrees). (From the player's perspective, the image appears to have been rotated 360 degrees clockwise).

Specifically, even if the image displayed on the effect display 41 is not rotated (relative to the effect display 41) on the display screen (even if it is not tilted), the image displayed on the effect display 41 is As it rotates (tilts), it moves to a position that has made one clockwise rotation (rotated 360 degrees) (naturally relative to the player), and its posture (naturally relative to the player) rotates clockwise once (360 degrees). rotation).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the image displayed on the effect display 41 can be displayed on the display screen (with respect to the effect display 41) without rotating (tilting). To make the player feel as if the image displayed on the effect display 41 has been rotated (tilted) by performing a "display rotation effect" (by rotating the effect display 41 itself). becomes possible.

G. Relationship between display rotation effect and emblem effect:
G-1. Emblem production:
Although the "display rotation effect" has been described above, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is also capable of executing "an emblem effect that displays an emblem image."

FIG. 17 shows how the "emblem presentation" of this embodiment is being performed. As shown in FIG. 17, the "emblem effect" is normally performed during execution of the ready-to-reach effect. In this "emblem effect", an "emblem image" is displayed in the center of the display screen of the effect display 41. Various images can be used as the "emblem image", but as shown in FIG. This image is used as the ``emblem image.''

This kind of ``emblem presentation'' suggests ``the expectation of jackpot.'' In other words, the ``expectation level of jackpot'' is higher when the ``emblem presentation'' is performed than when the ``emblem presentation'' is not performed.

Note that the "emblem presentation" may also indicate the "SP reach expectation level." In other words, the "SP reach expectation level" may be higher when the "emblem presentation" is performed than when the "emblem presentation" is not performed.

G-2. Display rotation performance that parallels the emblem performance:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "emblem performance" can also be executed, but since this "emblem performance" is normally performed while the reach performance is being executed, the "emblem performance" is executed. Even in this state (the state in which the emblem image is displayed), the above-mentioned "display rotation effect" may be performed (the display rotation effect may be performed in parallel with the emblem effect).

In such a case, as shown in FIG. 18, the "emblem image" (like other images) is not rotated on the display screen (with respect to the effect display 41). (Even if it is not tilted), the effect display 41 itself rotates clockwise once, so it also rotates clockwise once (360 degrees) (with respect to the player). From the player's perspective, the image appears to have been rotated 360 degrees clockwise). Note that the "emblem image" is displayed at a position corresponding to the center (rotation axis) of the effect display 41 when it rotates. Therefore, when the effect display 41 rotates, the "emblem image" will rotate (tilt) without moving in position to the player (from the player's perspective, the emblem image will rotate (tilt) without moving). (looks like it's rotating).

Here, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a feature in the way the ``emblem image'' is displayed (display mode) when the ``display rotation effect'' is performed in parallel with the ``emblem effect'' as described above. have. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the "display rotation performance" performed in parallel with the "emblem performance" includes "display rotation performance A" in which the way the "emblem image" is shown (display mode) is different from each other, "display rotation performance A", " ``Display rotation effect B'', ``Display rotation effect C'', and ``Display rotation effect D'' can be executed.

G-2-1. Display rotation effect A:
Among these, "display rotation effect A" is the effect described above using FIG. 18. That is, in the "display rotation effect A", the "emblem image" is not rotated (relative to the effect display 41) on the display screen (it is not tilted). Therefore, the "emblem image" will rotate once clockwise (360 degrees) (naturally relative to the player) as the effect display 41 itself rotates clockwise once (for the player). (The image appears to have been rotated 360 degrees clockwise.)

On the other hand, in "display rotation effect B" to "display rotation effect D", the "emblem image" (to the player ) This is a non-rotating performance. That is, even though the effect display 41 is rotating, it may appear to the player that the "emblem image" is not rotating.

G-2-2. Display rotation effect B:
Among them, as shown in FIG. 19, "display rotation effect B" is a effect in which the "emblem image" does not rotate (to the player) during the entire period in which the effect display 41 rotates once. Yes (from the player's perspective, it appears that the "emblem image" is not rotating). For details, in "Display rotation effect B", before the effect display 41 rotates (with the rotation angle of the effect display 41 being 0 degrees), the color of the "emblem image" is changed from blue to red. do. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, by changing the color of the "emblem image" from blue to red in this way, it is suggested that the "emblem image" does not rotate.

After that, the effect display 41 is rotated once (the rotation angle changes from 0 degrees to 360 degrees), but during the entire period during which the effect display 41 is rotated once, the "emblem image" (to the player) is ) does not rotate (from the player's perspective, the "emblem image" appears not to rotate).

Such "display rotation effect B" can be realized by displaying the "emblem image" in the following manner. FIG. 20 shows the display mode of the "emblem image" when the "display rotation effect B" is performed. In FIG. 20, the effect display 41 is shown without being rotated so that the display mode of the "emblem image" can be easily understood, and this point differs from FIG. 19.

As shown in FIG. 20(a), in the "display rotation performance B", the color of the "emblem image" is changed from blue to red while the rotation angle of the performance display 41 is 0 degrees. Then, as shown in FIG. 20(b), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 being 60 degrees, the "emblem image" is rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees and displayed. That is, since the effect display 41 rotates 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed by rotating 60 degrees counterclockwise, which is the opposite direction. In this way, even though the effect display 41 has been rotated by 60 degrees, the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (it will appear not to be rotated to the player) (Fig. 19(b)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 20(c), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 60 degrees to 120 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is changed from 60 degrees to 120 degrees). The image is displayed after being rotated (120 degrees from when the rotation angle is 0 degrees). That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (120 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this case, even though the effect display 41 has rotated an additional 60 degrees (120 degrees in total), the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (the player will not see it rotated). (see Figure 19(c)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 20(d), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 120 degrees to 180 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is changed from 120 degrees to 180 degrees). The image is displayed after being rotated (180 degrees from when the rotation angle is 0 degrees). That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (180 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this case, even though the effect display 41 has rotated an additional 60 degrees (180 degrees in total), the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (the player will not see it rotated). (see Figure 19(d)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 20(e), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 180 degrees to 240 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is changed from 180 degrees to 240 degrees). The image is displayed after being rotated (240 degrees from when the rotation angle is 0 degrees). That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (240 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this case, even though the effect display 41 has rotated an additional 60 degrees (240 degrees in total), the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (the player will not see it rotated). (see Figure 19(e)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 20(f), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 240 degrees to 300 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is changed from 240 degrees to 300 degrees). The image is displayed after being rotated (from the rotation angle of 0 degrees to 300 degrees). That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (300 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this way, even though the effect display 41 has rotated an additional 60 degrees (300 degrees in total), the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (the player will not see it rotated). (see Figure 19(f)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 20(g), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 300 degrees to 360 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is changed from 300 degrees to 360 degrees). The image is displayed after being rotated (360 degrees from when the rotation angle is 0 degrees). That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (360 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this case, even though the effect display 41 has rotated an additional 60 degrees (360 degrees in total), the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (the player will not see it rotated). (see Figure 19(g)).

As described above, in "display rotation effect B", when the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is in a state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) The "emblem image (second image)" corresponds to the state in which the effect display 41 is rotated (second state). (that is, a mode corresponding to the display rotation effect). Therefore, it is possible to realize a novel effect in which the degree of response to the display rotation effect is different between the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)", and the game It is possible to increase interest.

In addition, when the effect display 41 rotates 360 degrees clockwise (first direction), the rotation of the effect display 41 with respect to the effect display 41 for "images other than the emblem image (first image)" It is displayed at the same tilt as when the angle is 0 degrees (first state) (that is, a tilt that does not correspond to the display rotation effect), and for the "emblem image (second image)", the effect display 41 , it is displayed rotated by 360 degrees (specific angle) counterclockwise (second direction), which is opposite to clockwise (first direction) (that is, at an inclination corresponding to the display rotation effect). In this case, for the player, the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" appears to have been rotated (tilted) following the rotation (tilt) of the effect display 41, and " Regarding the emblem image (second image), it appears as though the effect display 41 did not rotate (the tilt did not change) even though it rotated (tilted).

For this reason, the effect display 41 (image other than the emblem image (first image)) rotated (tilted) for the player who focused on the effect display 41 due to the "display rotation effect" being performed. Nevertheless, it is possible to give an unexpected feeling that the "emblem image (second image)" displayed on the effect display 41 did not rotate (tilt). In addition, the novelty feature is that the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" have different degrees of response to the display rotation effect (degree of following the tilt of the display). It is possible to realize the performance and increase the interest in the game.

In addition, in the "display rotation effect B", as described above, for the "image other than the emblem image (first image)", the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state). The emblem image (second image) will be displayed in the same manner as in the previous case (that is, the manner that does not correspond to the display rotation effect), and the effect display 41 will be in a rotated state (second state) for the "emblem image (second image)". It is displayed in a corresponding manner (that is, a manner corresponding to the display rotation effect). At this time, the color of the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is not changed, and the color of the "emblem image (second image)" is changed from blue to red. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the degree of response to the display rotation effect is different between the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)". Become.

Note that the size of the "emblem image (second image)" may be changed (enlarged or reduced) at the timing when the color of the "emblem image (second image)" is changed from blue to red. By doing this, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the fact that the degree of response to the display rotation effect is different between the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)". becomes possible.

Note that the "effect display 41" can also be regarded as a "display", and the "display rotation effect" can also be regarded as a "driving effect". In addition, "images other than emblem images" such as decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c, reserved images, background images, etc. can be regarded as "first images", and "emblem images" can be regarded as "second images". You can also do that. Further, a state in which the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees can be regarded as a "first state," and a state in which the effect display 41 is rotated can also be regarded as a "second state." Further, clockwise rotation can also be regarded as a "first direction", and counterclockwise rotation can also be regarded as a "second direction".

G-2-3. Display rotation effect C:
Above, the "display rotation effect B" has been explained. On the other hand, "display rotation effect C" is, as shown in FIG. 21, the first half period (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 During the period from 0 degrees to 180 degrees), the "emblem image" does not rotate (to the player) (the "emblem image" appears not to rotate from the player's perspective), and the second half During the period (the period from 180 degrees to 360 degrees), the "emblem image" rotates (to the player) (the "emblem image" rotates from the player's perspective). This is a staged performance.

For details, even in "Display rotation effect C", before the effect display 41 rotates (with the rotation angle of the effect display 41 being 0 degrees), the color of the "emblem image" is changed from blue to red. do. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, by changing the color of the "emblem image" from blue to red in this way, it is suggested that the "emblem image" does not rotate.

After that, the effect display 41 is rotated once (the rotation angle changes from 0 degrees to 360 degrees), but during the period when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 0 degrees to 180 degrees, the "emblem image" " does not rotate (to the player) (it appears that the "emblem image" is not rotating from the player's perspective), and the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 180 degrees to 360 degrees. , the "emblem image" rotates (with respect to the player) (from the player's perspective, the "emblem image" also appears to be rotating).

Such "display rotation effect C" can be realized by displaying the "emblem image" in the following manner. FIG. 22 shows the display mode of the "emblem image" when the "display rotation effect C" is performed. In FIG. 22, the effect display 41 is shown without being rotated so that the display mode of the "emblem image" can be easily understood, and this point differs from FIG. 21.

As shown in FIG. 22(a), in the "display rotation effect C", the color of the "emblem image" is changed from blue to red while the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees. Then, as shown in FIG. 22(b), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 being 60 degrees, the "emblem image" is rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees and displayed. That is, since the effect display 41 rotates 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed by rotating 60 degrees counterclockwise, which is the opposite direction. In this way, even though the effect display 41 has been rotated by 60 degrees, the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (it will appear not to be rotated to the player) (Fig. 21(b)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 22(c), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 60 degrees to 120 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is changed from 60 degrees to 120 degrees). The image is displayed after being rotated (120 degrees from when the rotation angle is 0 degrees). That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (120 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this case, even though the effect display 41 has rotated an additional 60 degrees (120 degrees in total), the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (the player will not see it rotated). (see Figure 21(c)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 22(d), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 120 degrees to 180 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is changed from 120 degrees to 180 degrees). The image is displayed after being rotated (180 degrees from when the rotation angle is 0 degrees). That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (180 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this case, even though the effect display 41 has rotated an additional 60 degrees (180 degrees in total), the "emblem image" will not be rotated to the player (the player will not see it rotated). (see Figure 21(d)).

Then, after this (during the period when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 180 degrees to 360 degrees), the "emblem image" is rotated (relative to the player) (the "emblem image" is rotated). (show this to the player).

That is, first, while the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 180 degrees, the color of the "emblem image" is changed from red to blue (returned). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, by changing (returning) the color of the "emblem image" from red to blue in this way, the "emblem image" is rotated (rotation of the "emblem image" is started). It suggests that.

As shown in FIGS. 22(d) to 22(g), during the period when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 180 degrees to 360 degrees, on the display screen (for the effect display 41) " Do not rotate (tilt) the emblem image. That is, a state rotated 180 degrees counterclockwise (with respect to the effect display 41) on the display screen is maintained. Therefore, during the period when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 180 degrees to 360 degrees, the "emblem image" is displayed as the effect display 41 itself rotates 180 degrees (halfway) clockwise (from 180 degrees to 360 degrees). (The emblem image appears to the player as having rotated 180 degrees clockwise). ) (see Figures 21(d) to (g)).

As described above, in "display rotation effect C", when the effect display 41 changes from a state in which the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) to a state in which it is 180 degrees (midway state), (that is, until the middle of the display rotation effect), when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) for the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" The "emblem image (second image)" is displayed in the same manner as (that is, the manner that does not correspond to the display rotation effect), and the effect display 41 is displayed in a state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 180 degrees ( It is displayed in a mode corresponding to the state (in-between state) (that is, a mode corresponding to the display rotation effect). However, after that, until the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from a state of 180 degrees (midway state) to a state of 360 degrees (second state) (that is, from the middle of the display rotation effect), For both the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)", the same mode ( In other words, it is displayed in a manner that does not correspond to the display rotation effect.

In other words, although the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is displayed in a manner that does not correspond to the display rotation effect from the beginning to the end of the display rotation effect, the "emblem image (second image)" is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display rotation effect until the middle of the display rotation effect. For this reason, an innovative effect is created in which the degree of response to the display rotation effect is different between the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" up to the middle of the display rotation effect. This makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 0 degrees (first state) to 180 degrees (intermediate state) (that is, until halfway through the display rotation effect), the "emblem image" For images other than the above (first image), the angle of rotation of the effect display 41 is the same as when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) (i.e., the rotation angle of the display The "emblem image (second image)" is displayed with a tilt that does not correspond to the effect), and the "emblem image (second image)" is displayed in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the effect display 41 (the rotation direction of the effect display 41, the first direction). The screen is displayed rotated (in the second direction) by 180 degrees (second specific angle) (that is, at an inclination corresponding to the display rotation effect). However, after that, until the rotation angle of the production display 41 changes from a state of 180 degrees (intermediate state) to a state of 360 degrees (second state), "images other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" with respect to the effect display 41, the same inclination (that is, the display Displayed at a tilt that does not correspond to rotation effects.

In other words, although the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is displayed at a tilt that does not correspond to the display rotation effect from the beginning to the end of the display rotation effect, the "emblem image (second image)" is displayed at an inclination corresponding to the display rotation effect until the middle of the display rotation effect. In this case, for the player, until the middle of the display rotation effect,
The "image other than the emblem image (first image)" appears to be rotated (tilted) following the rotation (tilt) of the effect display 41, and the "emblem image (second image)" , even though the effect display 41 has been rotated (tilted), it appears that it has not rotated (tilt has not changed), and from the middle of the display rotation effect, "Images other than the emblem image" Both the "(first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" appear to be rotated (tilted) following the rotation (tilt) of the effect display 41.

Therefore, for the player who has paid attention to the effect display 41 as a result of the display rotation effect being performed, regarding the "emblem image (second image)", the effect display 41 (an image other than the emblem image (the first image) )) did not rotate (tilt) even though it rotated (tilted), but from the middle of the display rotation performance, the tilt of the performance display 41 (image other than the emblem image (first image)) It is possible to give the unexpected feeling that the image is tilted (rotation has started) following the rotation.

In addition, in "display rotation effect C", until the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 0 degrees (first state) to 180 degrees (intermediate state), The image (first image) is displayed in the same manner as when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) (that is, in a manner that does not correspond to the display rotation effect), The "emblem image (second image)" is displayed in a manner that corresponds to a state in which the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 180 degrees (intermediate state) (that is, a manner that corresponds to the display rotation effect). However, in this case, the colors of both the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" are not changed.

On the other hand, when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from a state where the rotation angle is 180 degrees (midway state) to a state where it is 360 degrees (second state), "images other than the emblem image (first image)" and the “emblem image (second image)” in the same manner as when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) (i.e., an aspect that does not correspond to the display rotation effect) In this case, the color of the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is not changed, and the color of the "emblem image (second image)" is changed from red to blue. (returned). For this reason, although the "emblem image (second image)" does not rotate (relative to the player) until the middle of the display rotation effect, the "emblem image (second image)" does not rotate (relative to the player) from the middle of the display rotation effect. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the ``emblem image (second image)'' rotates (with respect to the player) in the same way as the ``emblem image (second image)''.

Furthermore, the size of the "emblem image (second image)" can also be changed (enlarged or reduced) at the same time as changing the color of the "emblem image (second image)" from red to blue (returning it back). good. By doing this, although the "emblem image (second image)" does not rotate (relative to the player) until the middle of the display rotation performance, from the middle of the display rotation performance, "images other than the emblem image" (first image)", it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the "emblem image (second image)" (with respect to the player) rotates (rotation starts).

In addition, the state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees can also be regarded as a "first state", and the state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 180 degrees can be regarded as an "intermediate state". The state in which the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 360 degrees can also be regarded as a "second state."

G-2-4. Display rotation effect D:
The "display rotation effect C" has been described above. On the other hand, in the "display rotation effect D", as shown in FIG. 23, the first half period (the rotation angle of the effect display 41 (from 0 degrees to 180 degrees), the "emblem image" rotates (to the player) (the "emblem image" appears to be rotating from the player's perspective), and the second half During the period (the period from when the rotation angle of the production display 41 changes from 180 degrees to 360 degrees), the "emblem image" does not rotate (to the player) (the "emblem image" does not rotate from the player's perspective). (It looks like he didn't do it).

Specifically, in "display rotation effect D", as shown in FIGS. 24(a) to 24(d), during the period when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 0 degrees to 180 degrees, ( For the effect display 41), the "emblem image" is not rotated (not tilted). Therefore, during the period when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is from 0 degrees to 180 degrees, the "emblem image" is displayed as the effect display 41 itself is rotated 180 degrees clockwise (from 0 degrees to 180 degrees) (half-way). As the image rotates (rotation), it also rotates (naturally relative to the player) 180 degrees clockwise (half a rotation) (to the player, the image appears to have been rotated 180 degrees clockwise). ) (see FIGS. 23(a) to (d)).

Then, after this (during the period when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 180 degrees to 360 degrees), the "emblem image" (with respect to the player) will not be rotated (the "emblem image" is not rotated). (show this to the player).

That is, first, the color of the "emblem image" is changed from blue to red while the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 180 degrees. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, by changing the color of the "emblem image" from blue to red in this way, it is suggested that the "emblem image" does not rotate (the rotation of the "emblem image" stops). ing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 24(e), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 180 degrees to 240 degrees, the "emblem image" is rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees and displayed. That is, since the effect display 41 is further rotated 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated 60 degrees counterclockwise, which is the opposite direction. In this way, during the period in which the effect display 41 rotates a total of 240 degrees, during the period in which the effect display 41 rotates by 60 degrees in total (the period from when the rotation angle becomes 180 degrees to 240 degrees), the effect display 41 rotates as if it were rotated. Nevertheless, the "emblem image" is not rotated to the player (it appears not to be rotated to the player) (see FIG. 23(e)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 24(f), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 240 degrees to 300 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (120 degrees in total). Rotate and display. That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (120 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this way, during the period in which the effect display 41 rotates a total of 300 degrees, during the period in which the effect display 41 rotates for the last 120 degrees (the period from when the rotation angle becomes 180 degrees to 300 degrees), the effect display 41 rotates as if it were rotated. Nevertheless, the "emblem image" is not rotated to the player (it appears not to be rotated to the player) (see FIG. 23(f)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 24(g), in response to the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changing from 300 degrees to 360 degrees, the "emblem image" is further rotated counterclockwise by 60 degrees (180 degrees in total). Rotate and display. That is, since the effect display 41 is rotated further 60 degrees clockwise, the "emblem image" is displayed after being rotated further 60 degrees counterclockwise (180 degrees in total) in the opposite direction. In this way, during the period in which the effect display 41 rotates 360 degrees in total, during the period in which the effect display 41 rotates 180 degrees in total (the period from when the rotation angle becomes 360 degrees), the effect display 41 rotates as if it were rotated. Nevertheless, the "emblem image" is not rotated to the player (it appears not to be rotated to the player) (see FIG. 23(f)).

As described above, in the "display rotation effect D", until the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 0 degrees (first state) to 180 degrees (intermediate state), the "emblem image" For both the ``image other than the image (first image)'' and the ``emblem image (second image)'', the same mode (i.e., Displayed in a manner that does not support display rotation effects). However, after that, when the effect display 41 changes from a state in which the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 180 degrees (midway state) to a state in which it is 360 degrees (second state), (from the middle), "images other than the emblem image (first image)" are in the same manner as when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) (i.e., the display rotation angle is 0 degrees). For the "emblem image (second image)", the effect display 41 corresponds to a state in which the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 360 degrees (second state). (i.e., a mode corresponding to the display rotation effect).

In other words, although the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is displayed in a manner that does not correspond to the display rotation effect from the beginning to the end of the display rotation effect, the "emblem image (second image)" is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display rotation effect from the middle of the display rotation effect. For this reason, an innovative effect is created in which the degree of response to the display rotation effect is made different between the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" from the middle of the display rotation effect. This makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, until the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 0 degrees (first state) to 180 degrees (intermediate state), "images other than the emblem image (first image)" and "emblem images" image (second image)" with respect to the effect display 41, the same inclination (i.e., the display rotation effect) as when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state). displayed with a slope that does not correspond to However, after that, when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 180 degrees (intermediate state) to 360 degrees (second state) (that is, from the middle of the display rotation effect), Regarding the "image other than the emblem image (first image)", the same inclination (i.e., The "emblem image (second image)" is displayed in a clockwise direction (rotation direction of the effect display 41, first direction) with respect to the effect display 41. It is displayed rotated by 180 degrees (second specific angle) in the opposite counterclockwise direction (second direction) (that is, at an inclination corresponding to the display rotation effect).

In other words, although the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is displayed at a tilt that does not correspond to the display rotation effect from the beginning to the end of the display rotation effect, the "emblem image (second image)" is displayed at a tilt corresponding to the display rotation effect from the middle of the display rotation effect. In this case, for the player, until the middle of the display rotation effect, both the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" are displayed on the effect display 41. It will appear as if it has been rotated (tilted) following the rotation (tilt), and from the middle of the display rotation effect, the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" will change the direction of the effect display 41. It looks like it has been rotated (tilted) following the rotation (tilt), and the "emblem image (second image)" does not rotate even though the production display 41 has rotated (tilted). It will appear as if there was no difference (the slope did not change).

Therefore, for the player who has focused on the effect display 41 as the display rotation effect is performed, regarding the "emblem image (second image)", the effect display 41 (emblem image) will not be displayed until halfway through the display rotation effect. However, from the middle of the display rotation effect, the effect display 41 (image other than the emblem image (first image)) rotated (tilted). ) in spite of the fact that it did not rotate (stopped rotating, tilted, or stopped tilting).

In addition, in "display rotation effect D", until the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from 0 degrees (first state) to 180 degrees (intermediate state), image (first image)" and "emblem image (second image)" in the same manner as in the state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) (that is, the display In this case, the colors of both the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" and the "emblem image (second image)" are not changed.

On the other hand, when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 changes from a state where the rotation angle is 180 degrees (midway state) to a state where it is 360 degrees (second state), "images other than the emblem image (first image)" is displayed in the same manner as when the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees (first state) (i.e., a mode that does not correspond to the display rotation effect), and the ``emblem image (second image )" is displayed in a mode corresponding to the state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 360 degrees (second state) (that is, a mode corresponding to the display rotation effect). The color of the "image other than the emblem image (first image)" is not changed, and the color of the "emblem image (second image)" is changed from blue to red. Therefore, until the middle of the display rotation effect, although the "emblem image (second image)" rotates (to the player) in the same way as the "image other than the emblem image (first image)," the display It is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the "emblem image (second image)" does not rotate (with respect to the player) from the middle of the device rotation performance.

Note that the size of the "emblem image (second image)" may be changed (enlarged or reduced) at the timing when the color of the "emblem image (second image)" is changed from blue to red. By doing this, the ``emblem image (second image)'' will rotate (relative to the player) in the same way as the ``image other than the emblem image (first image)'' until the middle of the display rotation effect. , it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the "emblem image (second image)" (with respect to the player) does not rotate (rotation stops) from the middle of the display rotation effect.

In addition, the state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 0 degrees can also be regarded as a "first state", and the state where the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 180 degrees can be regarded as an "intermediate state". The state in which the rotation angle of the effect display 41 is 360 degrees can also be regarded as a "second state."

G-3. Expectation level of jackpot for rotating display:
In FIG. 25, the "jackpot expectation level (or SP reach expectation level)" of the display rotation effects A to D is shown. As shown in FIG. 25, when display rotation performance A is performed, the "jackpot expectation level (or SP reach expectation level)" is 10% (with a 10% probability that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are zero (or the SP reach effect is executed with a probability of 10%), and the "Jackpot expectation level (or SP reach expectation level)" is 30% (or the SP reach effect is executed with a 10% probability) and the display rotation effect B is performed. Decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed with a probability of 30%) (or an SP reach effect is executed with a probability of 30%).

In addition, when display rotation effect C is performed, the "jackpot expectation level (or SP reach expectation level)" is 40% (with a 40% probability, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c will be displayed in a fixed position on the double number). ) (or the SP reach effect is executed with a probability of 40%), and when the display rotation effect D is performed, the "jackpot expectation level (or SP reach expectation level)" is 50% (with a 50% probability) Decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed on a double roll) (or an SP reach effect is executed with a probability of 50%).

Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect a display rotation performance with a higher "jackpot expectation level (or SP reach expectation level)".

H. Variant example:
Next, a modification will be explained.
H-1. Modification example 1:
The above-mentioned "emblem image (second image)" may be an "operation prompting image" that prompts the player to operate the performance operation section (performance button 10a, jog shuttle 10b, direction button 10c, etc.). In other words, since the "operation prompting image" is required to be easily visible to the player, even if the effect display 41 rotates (tilts), the "operation prompting image" does not appear to the player. may be configured so that it is not rotating (it appears not to be rotating from the player's perspective). In this way, even when the effect display 41 rotates, the "operation prompting image" can be easily recognized by the player.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, a decorative portion for decorating the game area 21 and the effect display 41 is provided around the display opening 40. Therefore, the above-mentioned "emblem image (second image)" may be a "decoration part corresponding image" corresponding to this decoration part. More specifically, one object may be represented by the "decoration part corresponding image" and a part of the decoration part. For example, a decorative part imitating the handle of a sword (a decorative part formed in the shape of a sword handle) is provided, and the "decoration corresponding image" is an image showing the blade of the sword corresponding to the decorative part. It may also be a thing.

In this case, the decorative part and the "decorative part corresponding image" will show one sword, but as the effect display 41 rotates, the "decorative part corresponding image" will rotate with respect to the player. If this happens, the image will also be rotated relative to the decorative part, and the "decorative part corresponding image" will no longer correspond to the decorative part. As a result, one sword cannot be shown using the decorative part and the "decorative part corresponding image." Therefore, even if the effect display 41 rotates (tilts), the "decoration part corresponding image" will be in a non-rotating state to the player (from the player's perspective, it will appear as if it is not rotating). (visible) configuration. In this way, even when the effect display 41 rotates, the "image corresponding to decorative part" can maintain a state corresponding to the decorative part, and as a result, the decorative part and the "image corresponding to decorative part" can be combined into one. It is possible to maintain a state showing two swords.

H-2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to perform a performance that rotates the performance display 41 (display rotation performance), but it is also possible to perform a performance that moves the performance display 41 in a specific direction (for example, to the right). It may also be the case that Note that various well-known techniques can be employed as the mechanism for moving the effect display 41 in a specific direction, so illustrations and detailed explanations of this mechanism will be omitted.

Even when the emblem image is displayed, an effect may be performed to move the effect display device 41 in a specific direction (for example, to the right). In such a case, as shown in FIG. 26(a), the "emblem image" (like other images) is not moved on the display screen (with respect to the effect display 41). However, since the effect display 41 itself moves in a specific direction (for example, to the right), it also moves in a specific direction (for example, to the right) (naturally relative to the player). (This gives the appearance of moving in a specific direction.)

Therefore, in such a case, as shown in FIG. 26(b), the "emblem image" is may be moved on the display screen in a direction opposite to the specific direction (for example, to the left). For example, if the effect display 41 moves 50 mm in a specific direction (for example, to the right), the "emblem image" may be moved 50 mm in the opposite direction to the specific direction (for example, to the left) on the display screen. good. In this case, even though the effect display 41 has moved 50 mm in a specific direction (for example, to the right), the "emblem image" will not have moved relative to the player (from the player's perspective, it will not have moved). ).

In addition, since the symbol variation performance is performed in accordance with the variation pattern, various performances including the "display rotation performance" and "emblem performance" of the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications that are performed as part of the symbol fluctuation performance, This is performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. In that case, the "jackpot expectation level" (or SP reach expectation level) is the execution probability of various performances (corresponding to various performances This is achieved by appropriately setting the probability that a variation pattern will be selected.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope stated in each claim. The present invention extends to a range that can be easily replaced from those, and improvements can be added as appropriate based on the knowledge commonly possessed by those skilled in the art.

For example, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the effect display 41 is rotated 360 degrees in the display rotation effect, but the effect display 41 is rotated at a predetermined angle (for example, 30 degrees). ) may also be tilted.

Further, in the embodiments and modifications described above, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that plays the game by firing game balls toward the game area 21 formed on the game board 20. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine (a reel-type gaming machine) in which a game is played by rotating a reel with a symbol on it and stopping the reel. In a slot machine, game medals are paid out when the rotating drum is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination of symbols, so if the present invention is applied to a slot machine, the game medals can be regarded as game media.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the pachinko machine 1 provides the player with a profit (gaming value) as a result of the game by paying out game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example to which the invention is applied has been explained. The present invention is not limited to this, but can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that provides gaming profits in a form different from "paying out game balls". For example, by storing data that indicates the amount of profit (size of gaming value) corresponding to the entry of game balls into various ball entrances, it is possible to The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value (value), and in this case, the same effects as the above-mentioned embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, as a type of pachinko machine that converts gaming profits (gaming value) into data and gives it to the player, there is a type of pachinko machine that circulates and uses multiple game balls built into the pachinko machine, specifically, An example of this is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of a game board through various ball entrances or exit ports to a firing position and fire them.

<Game machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above embodiments>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiments can also be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
<Summary>
It is possible to perform a driving effect that moves the display from the first state to the second state.
<Claim format>
A gaming machine that plays games using gaming media,
Equipped with a display that displays a predetermined image,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a driving effect of moving the display device from a first state to a second state.

Such gaming machines are equipped with a display on which a predetermined image is displayed, and a driving effect that moves the display from a first state to a second state may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display, and it is possible to increase the player's interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A1.
When the driving effect is performed while the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state. , the second image is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
Although the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second image is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state.

In such a gaming machine, when a driving effect is performed while the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display, the display for the first image is in the first state. (i.e., a mode that does not correspond to the driving effect), and the second image is displayed in a manner that corresponds to the display being in the second state (i.e., a mode that corresponds to the driving effect). . Therefore, it is possible to realize an innovative performance in which the first image and the second image have different degrees of response to the drive performance, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A1.
The drive performance is a performance that changes the display device from the first state to the second state by tilting it by a specific angle in the first direction.
When a driving effect is performed with the first image and the second image displayed in parallel on the display, the first image is displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state. The second image is displayed tilted by a specific angle in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the display.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
The drive performance is a performance that brings the display device into the second state by tilting the display from the first state by a specific angle in the first direction,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
The first image is displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second image is displayed tilted by the specific angle with respect to the display in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

In such a gaming machine, when a driving effect is performed with the first image and the second image displayed in parallel on the display, the first image is displayed in the first state with respect to the display. The second image is displayed at the same tilt as in the case of (i.e., a tilt that does not correspond to the driving effect), and the second image is displayed at a specific angle in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the display (i.e., , with a tilt corresponding to the driving effect). In this case, to the player, the first image appears to be tilted following the tilt of the display, and the tilt of the second image does not change even though the display is tilted. It will appear as if For this reason, even though the display (first image) was tilted, the second image displayed on the display was not tilted for the player who focused on the display due to the driving effect being performed. It can give a sense of surprise. Furthermore, it is possible to realize a novel performance in which the first image and the second image have different degrees of response to the drive performance (degree of following the tilt of the display), and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. .

<Game machine A4>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A2 and gaming machine A3.
When the driving effect is performed, the color of the first image is not changed, and the color of the second image is changed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A2 or gaming machine A3,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the driving effect is performed, the color of the first image is not changed, and the color of the second image is changed.

In such a gaming machine, as described above, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (that is, in a manner that does not correspond to the driving effect), and the second image is The display is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state (that is, a manner corresponding to the driving effect). In this case, the color of the first image is not changed, and the color of the second image is changed. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the first image and the second image have different degrees of response to the drive effect.

<Game machine A5>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A2 and gaming machine A3.
When the driving effect is performed, the size of the first image is not changed, and the size of the second image is changed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A2 or gaming machine A3,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the driving effect is performed, the size of the first image is not changed, and the size of the second image is changed.

In such a gaming machine, as described above, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (that is, in a manner that does not correspond to the driving effect), and the second image is The display is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state (that is, a manner corresponding to the driving effect). In this case, the size of the first image is not changed, and the size of the second image is changed. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the first image and the second image have different degrees of response to the driving effect.

<Game machine A6>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A1.
In the drive performance, the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state to the second state.
When a driving effect is performed with the first image and second image displayed in parallel on the display, the first image and second image will be displayed as shown in (1) and (2) below. indicate.
(1) When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, both the first image and the second image are displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state.
(2) When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state, and the second image is displayed when the display is in the second state. It is displayed in a manner corresponding to being in the second state.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
In the drive performance, the display device is in an intermediate state in the process of changing from the first state to the second state,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, displaying both the first image and the second image in the same manner as when the display is in the first state,
When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state, but the second image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state. A gaming machine characterized in that the display device displays in a manner corresponding to the second state.

In such a gaming machine, when a driving effect is performed while the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display, the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state. Both the first image and the second image are displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (that is, in a manner that does not correspond to the driving effect). However, after that, when the display changes from the halfway state to the second state (that is, from the middle of the drive effect), the first image will be displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (that is, from the middle of the driving effect). The second image is displayed in a manner that corresponds to the display being in the second state (that is, a manner that corresponds to the driving effect).

That is, although the first image is displayed in a manner that does not correspond to the driving effect from the beginning to the end of the driving effect, the second image is displayed in a manner that corresponds to the driving effect from the middle of the driving effect. Therefore, it is possible to realize an innovative performance in which the first image and the second image differ in the degree of response to the drive performance from the middle of the drive performance, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A7>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A1.
In the driving performance, the display changes from a first state to an intermediate state (a state tilted in the first direction by a first specific angle) to a second state (a state further tilted by a second specific angle in the first direction). Become.
When a driving effect is performed with the first image and second image displayed in parallel on the display, the first image and second image will be displayed as shown in (1) and (2) below. indicate.
(1) When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, both the first image and the second image are displayed with the same inclination as in the first state with respect to the display.
(2) When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed at the same tilt as in the first state with respect to the display, and the second image is displayed at the same tilt as in the first state. The device is displayed tilted at a second specific angle in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A1,
The drive performance is performed by tilting the display device from the first state by a first specific angle in a first direction to bring it into an intermediate state, and then further tilting the display device in the first direction by a second specific angle to bring it into the second state. It is a state-of-the-art performance,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, both the first image and the second image are displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state. hand,
When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state, but the second image The gaming machine is characterized in that the display is displayed by tilting the display device in a second direction opposite to the first direction by the second specific angle.

In such a gaming machine, when a driving effect is performed while the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display, the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state. Both the first image and the second image are displayed on the display with the same inclination as in the first state (that is, an inclination that does not correspond to the driving effect). However, after that, when the display changes from the halfway state to the second state (that is, from the middle of the drive effect), the first image has the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state. (In other words, the second image is displayed at a tilt that does not correspond to the driving effect), and the second image is displayed at a second specific angle in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the display (that is, the tilt does not correspond to the driving effect). with the corresponding slope).

That is, although the first image is displayed with an inclination that does not correspond to the driving effect from the beginning to the end of the driving effect, the second image is displayed with an inclination that corresponds to the driving effect from the middle of the driving effect. In this case, for the player, until the middle of the drive performance, both the first image and the second image appear to be tilted following the tilt of the display, and from the middle of the drive performance, In this case, the first image appears to follow the tilt of the display, and the second image appears as if the tilt did not change even though the display was tilted. Become.

For this reason, for the player who paid attention to the display when the driving performance was performed, the second image was tilted to follow the tilt of the display (first image) until the middle of the driving performance, but the drive Even though the display device (first image) was tilted in the middle of the presentation, it can be given the unexpected feeling that it did not tilt (the tilting movement stopped).

<Game machine A8>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A6 and gaming machine A7.
The colors of both the first image and the second image are not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state.
After the display enters the halfway state, the color of the first image is not changed, and the color of the second image is changed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A6 or gaming machine A7,
In the drive performance, the color of both the first image and the second image is not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state,
After the display device enters the intermediate state in the drive performance, the color of the first image is not changed, and the color of the second image is changed.

In such a gaming machine, until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, both the first image and the second image are displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (i.e., corresponding to the drive effect). Where it is displayed (in a manner in which it is not displayed). In this case, the colors of both the first image and the second image are not changed.

On the other hand, when the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (that is, in a manner that does not correspond to the driving effect). , the second image is displayed in a manner that corresponds to the display being in the second state (that is, a manner that corresponds to the driving effect), and in this case, the color of the first image is not changed. , the color of the second image is changed. Therefore, although the degree of correspondence to the driving effect is the same between the first image and the second image until the middle of the driving effect, the first image and the second image differ from the middle of the driving effect. This makes it possible to draw even more attention from players.

<Game machine A9>
<Summary>
Dependent on gaming machine A6 and gaming machine A7.
The sizes of both the first image and the second image are not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state.
After the display enters the halfway state, the size of the first image is not changed, and the size of the second image is changed.
<Claim format>
In gaming machine A6 or gaming machine A7,
In the drive performance, the size of both the first image and the second image is not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state,
After the display device enters the intermediate state in the drive performance, the size of the first image is not changed, and the size of the second image is changed.

In such a gaming machine, until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, both the first image and the second image are displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (i.e., corresponding to the drive effect). Where it is displayed (in a manner in which it is not displayed). In this case, the sizes of both the first image and the second image are not changed.

On the other hand, when the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state (that is, in a manner that does not correspond to the driving effect). , the second image is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state (that is, a manner corresponding to the driving effect), and in this case, the size of the first image is changed. First, the size of the second image is changed. Therefore, although the degree of correspondence to the driving effect is the same between the first image and the second image until the middle of the driving effect, the first image and the second image differ from the middle of the driving effect. This makes it possible to draw even more attention from players.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION This invention can be utilized for the gaming machine used in the gaming hall.

1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 24... First starting opening, 25... Second starting opening, 28... Big winning opening, 35... Small winning opening, 38... Specific opening, 41... Performance display, 50... Segment display 200...Main control board, 201...CPU, 202...ROM, 220...Sub control board, 221...CPU.

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A gaming machine that plays games using gaming media,
Equipped with a display that displays a predetermined image,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a driving effect of moving the display device from a first state to a second state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
Although the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second image is displayed in a manner corresponding to the display being in the second state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The drive performance is a performance that brings the display device into the second state by tilting the display from the first state by a specific angle in the first direction,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
The first image is displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second image is displayed tilted by the specific angle with respect to the display in a second direction opposite to the first direction. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the driving effect is performed, the color of the first image is not changed, and the color of the second image is changed. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the driving effect is performed, the size of the first image is not changed, and the size of the second image is changed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the drive performance, the display device is in an intermediate state in the process of changing from the first state to the second state,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, displaying both the first image and the second image in the same manner as when the display is in the first state,
When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state, but the second image is displayed in the same manner as when the display is in the first state. A gaming machine characterized in that the display device displays in a manner corresponding to the second state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The drive performance is performed by tilting the display device from the first state by a first specific angle in a first direction to bring it into an intermediate state, and then further tilting the display device in the first direction by a second specific angle to bring it into the second state. It is a state-of-the-art performance,
A first image and a second image may be displayed in parallel on the display,
When the driving effect is performed in a state where the first image and the second image are displayed in parallel on the display,
When the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state, both the first image and the second image are displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state. hand,
When the display changes from the intermediate state to the second state, the first image is displayed at the same tilt with respect to the display as in the first state, but the second image The gaming machine is characterized in that the display is displayed by tilting the display device in a second direction opposite to the first direction by the second specific angle. In the gaming machine according to claim 6 or claim 7,
In the drive performance, the color of both the first image and the second image is not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state,
After the display device enters the intermediate state in the drive performance, the color of the first image is not changed, and the color of the second image is changed. In the gaming machine according to claim 6 or claim 7,
In the drive performance, the size of both the first image and the second image is not changed until the display changes from the first state to the intermediate state,
After the display device enters the intermediate state in the drive performance, the size of the first image is not changed, and the size of the second image is changed.

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