JP2023181890A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for restraining a decrease in interest in a game.SOLUTION: A performance pattern may be stopped and displayed in a special losing mode different from a usual one on the basis of a result of read-ahead determination when stopping and displaying a performance pattern in a losing mode in a variation performance, and a first additional performance (a first additional display, a 2A additional display) related to a special losing mode may be executed by predetermined display means (a display part 50a, a frame lamp 53) or a second additional performance (a 2B additional display) not related to a special losing mode may be executed by display means when stopping and displaying a performance pattern in a special losing mode in a variation performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, when a predetermined condition such as a game ball entering a starting hole is met, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether the game is a jackpot or a loss. When a jackpot determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is executed. After the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner that indicates the jackpot determination result. When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner that indicates a jackpot, the game may be controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player (see Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, a variable effect is performed in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner or in a static manner.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-000700

However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines that display performance symbols in a variable or static manner in order to improve the game's interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A game control means capable of making a jackpot determination as to whether a specific result is achieved;
and a performance control means for executing a predetermined performance,
The game control means may perform a pre-read determination as to whether or not the specific result will be obtained before making the jackpot determination;
The performance control means is
After displaying the identification information in a variable manner, based on the result of the jackpot determination, stop displaying the identification information in a specific manner suggesting that the specific result will be obtained or in a non-specific manner suggesting that the specific result will not be obtained. It is possible to perform variable production,
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the non-specific manner in the variable performance, the performance symbol may be stopped and displayed in a special losing manner different from normal based on the result of the pre-reading determination;
When the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the special loss mode in the variable performance, a first additional performance associated with the special loss mode is performed on a predetermined display means; The present invention is characterized in that the display means may perform two additional effects.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decline in gaming interest.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board unit. (A) is a front view illustrating the standby state of the movable plate body, (B) is a front view illustrating the moving state of the movable plate body, and (C) is a front view illustrating the rotating state of the movable plate body. It is a front view of display devices. 1 is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the game control board side. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the production control board side. (A) is a table showing general map related determination information, and (B) is a table showing special pattern related determination information. (A) is a configuration example of a hit determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is a configuration example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of a reach determination table. This is a configuration example of a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table. This is a configuration example of a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. It is an example of a structure of a 1st look-ahead determination table. It is an example of a structure of a 2nd look-ahead determination table. (A) is a configuration example of a jackpot game control table, and (B) is a configuration example of a game state setting table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demo video, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a first normal background image, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a second normal background image, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a third normal background image. FIG. 3D is a diagram showing an example of a background image for probability variation, and FIG. 3E is a diagram showing an example of a background image for time saving. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening performance, (B) is a diagram showing an example of a round performance, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot ending performance. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a production pattern, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a production pattern display area. It is a diagram showing an example of a special symbol variation effect with no reach. It is a diagram showing an example from the start of the special figure variation performance until reaching the reach. It is a figure showing an example of N reach. It is a figure showing an example of L reach. It is a figure showing an example of L reach, and is a continuation of Drawing 23. It is a figure showing an example of SP reach. 26 is a diagram showing an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. 25. FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of SP reach, and is a continuation of FIG. 26. It is a figure showing an example of a movable object production. It is a figure showing an example of operation performance. It is a diagram showing an example of a hold effect. It is a figure showing an example of a suspension change notice. It is a figure showing an example of a suspension change notice. It is a flowchart of game control main processing. It is a flowchart of game control side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing. 36 is a flowchart of sensor detection processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 35. FIG. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of production control main processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. 47 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing, and is a diagram continuing from FIG. 46. FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the first same-color chance effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the second A same color chance effect. It is an explanatory view explaining a specific example of the 2B same color chance eye production. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a specific example of the stop display of the production pattern in a normal losing mode. (A) is a configuration example of the same color chance effect execution determination table, (B) is a configuration example of the same color chance effect type determination table, and (C) is a configuration example of the second same color chance effect effect type determination table. It is. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a specific example of the first jackpot emphasis effect. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a specific example of the second jackpot emphasis performance. This is a configuration example of a ready-to-reach effect symbol determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the first half (first stage) of the first speech announcement 1 or the second speech announcement 2; FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram specifically explaining the latter half (second stage) of the first dialogue preview 2; FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a second speech announcement 1; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a second speech announcement 2; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a second speech announcement 4. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a second speech announcement 4. FIG. (A) is a configuration example of a line preview execution determination table, and (B) is a configuration example of a line preview type determination table. (A) is a configuration example of the first development pattern determination table, and (B) is a configuration example of the first dialogue display mode determination table. (A) is an example of the configuration of the second development pattern determination table, and (B) is an example of the configuration of the second dialogue display mode determination table.

<Basic embodiment>
First, a basic embodiment of the present invention, which is the premise of the characteristic parts of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In addition, in the following, in order to simplify the description, by writing a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, etc. for the symbol or code will be omitted or abbreviated. Sometimes.

1. Mechanical Configuration of Gaming Machine Pachinko gaming machine PY, which is a basic embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described. First, the mechanical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 4. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko game machine PY refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko game machine PY. Furthermore, "front" refers to the direction from the pachinko machine PY approaching the player facing the pachinko machine PY, and "backward" refers to the direction approaching the pachinko machine PY from the player facing the pachinko machine PY. ,explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko game machine PY includes a game board unit YU including a game board 1, and a game machine frame 2 housing the game board unit YU inside. The gaming machine frame 2 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 21 that is fixed to the gaming parlor, an inner frame 22 that is attached to the outer frame 21 and to which the game board unit YU is attached, and a front frame that is rotatably supported by the inner frame 22. A door 23 is provided.

The outer circumferential shapes of the outer frame 21, the inner frame 22, and the front door 23 when viewed from the front are approximately the same. An inner frame 22 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 21.

The front door 23 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 22. The front door 23 includes a frame-shaped front frame 23m having a large substantially vertically rectangular opening formed in the center thereof, and a transparent plate 23t fitted into the opening. When the front door 23 is closed, the game board 1 included in the game board unit YU and the transparent plate 23t face each other. The transparent plate 23t is a transparent synthetic resin plate formed into a substantially vertically long rectangular shape. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine PY is installed in a game parlor, a player in front of the pachinko game machine PY cannot visually recognize the game area 6 formed on the front side of the game board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. can. Note that a transparent glass plate may be used as the transparent plate 23t instead of the transparent synthetic resin plate. It is sufficient if the gaming area 6 can be viewed through the transparent plate 23t from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY.

A handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball is provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the front frame 23m. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude of the force applied to the game ball (shooting strength) to cause the game ball to fire. Therefore, the game ball is fired with a firing intensity that corresponds to the rotational operation of the handle 72k.

Further, at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 23m, an upper plate 34 that largely protrudes forward and a lower plate 35 arranged directly below the upper plate 34 are provided. At the center of the front side of the upper plate 34, a first effect button 40k that can be pressed downward is provided. The operating portion of the first performance button 40k that visibly protrudes from the upper surface of the upper plate 34 is shaped into a hemispherical shape. Further, on the rear side of the upper surface of the upper tray 34, a supply ball storage hole 34A is formed for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k. Further, on the upper surface of the lower tray 35, a surplus ball storage hole 35A is provided for storing surplus game balls that cannot be accommodated in the supply ball storage hole 34A.

Furthermore, an upper decorative body 31, a right decorative body 32, and a left decorative body 33 that protrude forward are provided above, on the right side, and on the left side of the transparent plate 23t on the front surface of the front frame 23m. On the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31, a pair of two speakers 52 capable of outputting sound, specifically a speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a speaker 52R arranged on the right side, are arranged facing downward and arranged in the left and right direction. They are placed side by side at a distance. Further, a second effect button 41k that can be pressed downward is provided at the lower part of the right side decorative body 32. The operation part of the second performance button 41k is shaped like a rod. Furthermore, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided from the right side decorative body 32 to the right front portion of the upper plate 34 and from the left side decorative body 33 to the front left portion of the upper plate 34.

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

Next, the game board unit YU will be explained using FIG. 2 in addition to FIG. 1. The game board unit YU includes a game board 1 and a board effect unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be explained. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin board. An opening 1A is formed approximately in the center of the game board 1 and is approximately circular when viewed from the front.

On the front surface of the game board 1, a substantially ring-shaped center decoration body 61 is formed to protrude forward along the opening 1A. Further, on the outside of the center decoration body 61, there is an outer rail 62 formed in a substantially ring shape so as to largely surround the center decoration body 61, and an outer rail 62 between the left side portion of the outer rail 62 and the center decoration body 61. 62 and a curved inner rail 63 substantially parallel to the center decorative body 61.

On the front surface of the game board 1, an area surrounded by the center decoration body 61, the outer rail 62, the inner rail 63, etc. forms the game area 6. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into the game area 6 and other areas by the center decoration body 61, the outer rail 62, and the inner rail 63. Further, the area surrounded by the outer rail 62 and the inner rail 63 forms a firing area 7 through which the fired game balls can pass to head toward the gaming area 6.

The game area 6 is an area into which game balls fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing games in the pachinko game machine PY. Note that a large number of game nails (not shown) are provided protruding from the game area 6. The game nails are used to properly control game balls that enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 into the general prize opening 10, the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the gate 13, the big winning opening 14, etc. It constitutes a route that leads to.

A general winning device 10D is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area 6. In the general winning device 10D, a general winning opening 10 is formed so that a game ball can be entered. When the game balls enter the general winning hole 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball that entered the general winning hole 10 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a first starting winning device 11D is provided directly below the center of the center decoration body 61 in the gaming area 6. The first starting winning device 11D has a first starting opening 11 formed into which a game ball can enter. The first starting winning device 11D has a non-operating structure. Therefore, the ease with which the game ball enters the first starting port 11 remains constant (unchanged). When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball that entered the first starting port 11 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Note that a warp portion 61w is formed from the left side to the lower end of the center decoration body 61 to allow the game ball to pass therethrough. An entrance to the warp portion 61w is formed on the left side of the center decorative body 61. The game ball that has entered the warp section 61w passes through the inside of the warp section 61w and exits from the exit. A stage 61s on which a game ball can roll is provided near the exit of the warp section 61w and on the upper surface of the lower end of the center decorative body 61. A downward guide portion 61y that guides the game ball downward is provided at the tip of the stage 61s. A first starting port 11 is provided directly below this downward guide portion 61y.

Directly below the first starting port 11 in the gaming area 6, a second starting winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided. The electric chew 12D is formed with a second starting port 12 that can be changed into a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter and an open state in which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 12 takes a closed mode and an open mode by an electric tube opening/closing member 12k included in the electric tube 12D. That is, the second starting port 12 is opened and closed by the operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k.

The electric chew opening/closing member 12k is a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 12. The electric chew opening/closing member 12k can protrude forward from the retracted state in which the front end surface is flush with the gaming area 6. When the electric chew opening/closing member 12k protrudes forward, the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in a state of protruding perpendicularly to the gaming area 6, and the second starting port 12 is opened to allow entry of a ball. Specifically, the vertical portion erected at the left end of the horizontal portion of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k receives the game ball, and is guided from the horizontal portion to the second starting port 12.

In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 12 only when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In addition, the game ball that entered the second starting port 12 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, a gate 13 is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 61. The gate 13 is configured to allow game balls to pass through. Even if the game ball passes through the gate 13, the prize ball is not paid out. Note that the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 flows down the game area 6 as it is.

On the right side of the first starting winning device 11D in the gaming area 6 and on the downstream side of the gate 13, a big winning device 14D is provided. The grand prize winning device 14D is formed with a grand prize opening 14 that can be changed into a closed mode in which a game ball cannot enter and an open mode in which a game ball can enter. The big prize opening 14 takes a closed mode and an open mode by an AT opening/closing member 14k included in the big winning device 14D. That is, the big prize opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k.

The AT opening/closing member 14k is a movable member made of a flat plate having a generally horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the big prize opening 14. A horizontal rotating shaft is provided at the lower end of the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k can be rotated approximately 90 degrees around its rotation axis so that its upper end is tilted forward. When the AT opening/closing member 14k rotates, the AT opening/closing member 14k comes into a state of protruding perpendicularly to the gaming area 6, and the big prize opening 14 is opened to allow entry of a ball.

In this way, the game ball can enter the big prize opening 14 only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the open state. When the game ball enters the big prize opening 14, a predetermined number (in the basic embodiment, one game ball) is paid out as a prize ball. In addition, the game ball that entered the big prize opening 14 is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 as it is.

Further, below the big winning device 14D in the gaming area 6, the upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and a guiding path 64 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided in the gaming area 6 (the front surface of the gaming board 1). It is provided so as to protrude forward from the front. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guide path 64 can flow down toward the second starting port 12, but basically cannot enter the first starting port 11.

In addition, the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 14, and the general winning port 10, and the passage of the gaming ball through the gate 13 are collectively described as the first starting port 11, They are collectively referred to as "winning" to the second starting opening 12, the big winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the gate 13.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area 6B on the right side. The manner in which the handle 72k is operated to launch the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left-handed hitting". On the other hand, the manner in which the handle 72k is operated to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as "right-handed hitting".

In the gaming area 6, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with left-hand hitting is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball can flow down when the game ball is fired with right-hand hitting. This flow path is called a second flow path R2. The first passage R1 and the second passage R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails (not shown).

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

In addition, at approximately the bottom of the gaming area 6, two out ports 19 are provided for discharging game balls that are hit into the gaming area 6 but do not win in any of the winning holes to the outside of the gaming area 6. There is. Further, the number of prize balls that are won in each winning hole can be set as appropriate.

Next, the board effect unit EU attached to the back of the game board 1 will be explained. The board effect unit EU is a unit made up of a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. An image display device 50 and a board moving device 55 are attached to the board presentation unit EU.

The image display device 50 is configured with a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display section 50a capable of displaying 3D images. The image display device 50 is placed several centimeters behind the game board 1.

The board movable device 55 includes an operable board movable body 55k. The platen movable body 55k includes a horizontally long plate-shaped elevating member 55k2 maintained in a horizontal state, and a substantially elliptical rotating member 55k1 provided at the center of the elevating member 55k2 in the left-right direction. The board movable body 55k is arranged between the game board 1 and the image display device 50. In the standby state where the board movable body 55k is placed in the initial position, the lower end portion of the board movable body 55k, specifically the lower end portion of the rotating member 55k1, is slightly downwardly moved from the upper end of the opening 1A of the game board 1. positioned. That is, the board movable body 55k is arranged so that in the standby state, only a part of the lower end of the rotating member 55k1 is visible to the player, and the majority is invisible to the player (see FIG. 3(A)).

Then, the movable plate 55k can be lowered as a whole from the initial position to a predetermined operating position, and raised from the operating position to return to the initial position (see FIG. 3(B)). The predetermined operating position is a position where the platen movable body 55k is located approximately at the center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. Here, the predetermined work position can be set as appropriate, and may be a position where the movable plate 55k is located above or below the approximate center of the opening 1A when viewed from the front. good.

Further, the rotating member 55k1 can rotate clockwise and counterclockwise when viewed from the front about a rotating shaft formed in the front-rear direction at its center (see FIG. 3(C)). Note that the rotational movement of the rotating member 55k1 can be performed when the movable platen body 55k moves from the standby position to the operating position, while being held at the operating position, and when moving from the operating position to the standby position.

Note that the positions and numbers of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Next, a description will be given of the display devices 8 disposed to the right of approximately the center in the vertical direction of the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (the part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the displays 8 include a special pattern 1 display 81a that variably displays a first special pattern (hereinafter referred to as "special pattern 1"), a second special pattern (hereinafter referred to as "special pattern 2") ''), and a regular symbol display 82 that variably displays a regular symbol (hereinafter referred to as "common symbol"). In addition, the display devices 8 include a special figure 1 holding display 83a that displays the number of special drawings 1 held, which will be described later, and a special drawing 2 holding display 83b, which displays the number of special drawings 2 holding, which will be described later. .

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is carried out triggered by the winning of a game ball in the first starting hole 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is held triggered by the winning of a game ball into the second starting hole 12. The special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 drawing will be described later. In addition, in the following explanation, special map 1 and special map 2 will be collectively referred to as "special map", and special map 1 lottery and special map 2 lottery will be collectively referred to as "special map lottery". In addition, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as the "special figure display 81." Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively referred to as the "special figure reservation display 83."

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The special figure that is stopped and displayed (stopped special figure) is identification information representing the result of the special figure lottery derived as the display result of the variable display. When the stopped and displayed special figure is a predetermined specific special figure, a jackpot game with opening of the jackpot 14 is performed.

The special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are each composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side. The lighting mode of the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b represents the special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery, that is, the result of the special figure lottery. For example, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot, the final result will be "□□■■□□■■" (□: lit, ■: off), 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th from the left. An LED lights up. This lighting mode is a jackpot symbol and represents a jackpot. In addition, if the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, only the LED on the far right lights up as "■■■■■■■□". This lighting mode is a losing pattern and represents a losing pattern. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a losing symbol.

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

By the way, in the pachinko game machine PY, even if a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing may not be performed immediately. Specifically, this is the case when a game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the second starting hole 12 during execution of variable display of special figures or during execution of a jackpot game. In this case, the special drawing lottery and the variable display of the special drawing are suspended based on the winning prize. This reserved special drawing drawing and the variable display of the special drawing are called "special drawing reservation."

The special drawing reservation includes the special drawing 1 drawing that was held based on the prize won in the first starting opening 11, and "special drawing 1 pending" which represents the variable display of the special drawing 1, and the winning winning in the second starting opening 12. There is a special drawing 2 lottery held based on , and a "special drawing 2 pending" representing a variable display of special drawing 2. Then, the special figure 1 pending display 83a displays the number of special figure 1 pending, that is, the number of reserved special figure 1 drawings and variable displays of special figure 1. On the other hand, the special figure 2 pending display 83b displays the number of special figure 2 reservations, that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 drawings and the number of variable displays of special figure 2.

It is also possible to set an upper limit on the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations, or not to set them. In addition, when setting upper limits to the number of special symbols 1 and 2 reserved, the number of special symbols 1 and 2 can be the same or different. In addition, in the basic embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special drawings 1 and the number of special drawings 2 being held is set to "4".

Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b is composed of four LEDs, and the special figure is displayed by lighting up the LEDs for the number of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold. Displays the number of Figure 1 reservations and Special Figure 2 reservations. In addition, in the following, the number of special drawings 1 reserved is referred to as "the number of special symbols 1 reserved (U1)", and the number of special symbols 2 reserved is referred to as "the number of special symbols 2 reserved (U2)". In addition, the "number of reserved special drawings 1" and "number of reserved special drawings 2" are collectively referred to as the "number of reserved special drawings." Furthermore, the "special figure 1 holding display 83a" and the "special drawing 2 holding display 83b" are collectively referred to as the "special drawing holding display 83."

Further, the variable display of the common symbol is executed when a common symbol lottery is held triggered by the winning of a game ball at the gate 13. The variable display of the common map notifies the result of the common map lottery. In the variable display of a general map, the general map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stationary displayed ordinary map (stopped ordinary map) is identification information representing the result of the ordinary map lottery drawn as a display result of the variable display. When the stopped and displayed general figure is a predetermined specific ordinary figure, an auxiliary game accompanied by opening of the second starting port 12 is performed.

The general figure display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs. The lighting mode of the general map display device 82 represents the general map corresponding to the result of the general map lottery, that is, the result of the general map lottery. If the result of the general lottery is a win, both LEDs will eventually light up as "□□" (□: lit, ■: off). This lighting mode is a winning symbol and represents a win. Furthermore, if the result of the general drawing lottery is a loss, only the right LED will finally light up, such as "■□". This lighting mode is a losing pattern and represents a losing pattern. Note that the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, a mode may be adopted in which all the LEDs are turned off as a losing symbol.

Further, before the regular map is stopped and displayed, the regular map is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined variable time. In the basic embodiment, the mode of fluctuating display of the common map is such that both LEDs are lit alternately. Note that the mode of the fluctuating display of the general map is not particularly limited, and may be set as appropriate, such as all the LEDs flashing at once if each LED is not displayed in a stopped state (lit display in a specific mode). .

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY will be explained based on FIGS. 5 to 7. As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY, there is a game control board 100 that performs control (progress of the game) related to games that can obtain gaming profits, and a Power is supplied to the production control board 120 that controls the production, the image control board 140 that controls images, the payout control board 170 that controls the payout of game balls, and each of the boards 100, 120, 140, and 170. A power supply board 190 is attached.

A power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191 switches the power on/off.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 is mounted on the game control board 100, which controls the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine PY according to a program. Therefore, the game control board 100 can be positioned as a game control section that controls games. In addition, games in which gaming profits can be obtained that are controlled by the game control board 100 include special drawing lottery, variable display of special drawings, jackpot games, game state setting described later, general drawing lottery, and variable display of normal drawings. , auxiliary games, etc.

The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs, tables, etc. for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in a ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores programs for performing game control main processing, game control side timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. In addition, the gaming ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a game state setting table, a hit determination table, and an auxiliary hit determination table, which will be described later. Game control tables, etc. are stored. Note that the game ROM 103 may be externally attached.

Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with a special figure reservation storage section 105. Here, the special figure reservation storage section 105 will be explained. As mentioned above, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, special drawings can be reserved, but if special drawings can be reserved, that is, if the number of special symbols reserved is When the upper limit has not been reached, determination information consisting of various random numbers for performing a special drawing lottery etc. is obtained based on this winning prize. Then, this determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as a special figure reservation. In addition, in the following, the judgment information obtained by winning the game ball into the first starting port 11 is referred to as "special map 1 related judgment information", and the judgment information obtained by winning the game ball into the second starting port 12. The determination information that is determined is referred to as "special figure 2 related determination information." In addition, the special figure 1 related determination information and the special figure 2 related determination information are collectively referred to as "special figure related determination information."

Then, the special figure 1 related determination information is stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as a special figure 1 reservation. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related determination information is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b in the special figure reservation storage section 105 as a special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a, that is, the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservations is set to "4". Further, the number of special figure 2 related determination information that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b, that is, the upper limit of the number of special figure 2 reservations is set to "4".

Further, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the game control board 100. Moreover, the game control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various sensors connected to the game control board 100 include a general winning opening sensor 10a, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, and a big winning opening sensor 14a. .

The general winning hole sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning hole 10. The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The big winning hole sensor 14a detects the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14.

Further, various actuators connected to the game control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening/closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the big winning device 14D.

In addition, the type and number of sensors connected to the game control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the game control board 100 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

Further, the game control board 100 is connected to display devices 8 (a special figure display 81, a regular figure display 82, and a special figure pending display 83). Display control of these displays 8 is performed by a game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. A card unit CU and a payout device 73 are connected to the payout control board 170, and a firing device 72 is also connected thereto. Further, the card unit CU is a device that is installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine PY and allows balls to be rented based on information such as an inserted prepaid card.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 to pay out prize balls and rental balls based on signals from the game control microcomputer 101 and signals from the connected card unit CU. The prize balls and rental balls that are paid out are detected by a payout sensor 73a for counting them.

Further, the firing device 72 is a device that fires game balls. The handle 72k constitutes an operation section or an input section that receives an operation for causing the shooting device 72 to shoot a game ball, and is included in the shooting device 72. The handle 72k is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect a contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the player's contact with the handle 72k, and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170 via the release control circuit 175.

Furthermore, a firing volume knob 72b that can detect the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing motor 72m so that the game ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the firing volume knob 72b. In the pachinko game machine PY, one game ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds while the rotational operation of the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands including information regarding the game to the performance control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The production control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the game control board 100 based on various commands sent from the game control board 100.

The connection between the game control board 100 and the production control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only the transmission of signals from the game control board 100 to the production control board 120. That is, between the game control board 100 and the performance control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode), not shown, is interposed as a communication direction regulating means.

As shown in FIG. 7, the performance control board 120 is equipped with a performance control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "performance control microcomputer") 121 that controls the performance of the pachinko game machine PY according to a program. The production control board 120 can be positioned as a production control unit that controls production, together with an image control board 140, an audio control circuit 161, and a sub-drive board 162, which will be described later. However, the performance control section includes at least a performance control board 120, and performs game performance, customer waiting performance, and operation promotion using performance devices (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board movable body 55k, etc.). It is sufficient if it is possible to control the presentation.

The performances that are controlled by the performance control board 120 include game performances (special figure fluctuation performances, hold performances, jackpot game performances, etc.), customer waiting performances, and operations of the first performance button 40k and the second performance button 41k. It includes operation promotion effects that encourage operation during the valid period (operation valid period).

The performance control microcomputer 121 includes a performance ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the performance as the game progresses by the game control board 100, a performance RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a performance ROM 123 that stores programs. It includes a presentation CPU 122 that executes a program.

The production ROM 123 stores programs for performing production control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later. Note that the performance ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The production RAM 124 includes a starting winning command suspension storage section 125 that stores starting winning commands that will be described later, a symbol designation command storage section 126 that stores symbol designation commands that will be described later, and a special symbol that stores special symbol fluctuation start commands that will be described later. A fluctuation start command storage section 127 is provided.

Further, an image control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120. The performance control microcomputer 121 of the performance control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50 on the image control board 140 based on commands received from the game control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the game control board 100. have them do it. Note that the connection between the production control board 120 and the image control board 140 allows both the transmission of signals from the production control board 120 to the image control board 140 and the transmission of signals from the image control board 140 to the production control board 120. This is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores programs for image control, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes the programs stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 also includes a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 145 that stores image data to be displayed on the image display device 50, and a VRAM (Video Memory) that is used to expand the image data stored in the CGROM 145. Random Access Memory) 146 and VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. All or a portion of these electronic components may be configured in one chip.

The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and video data, specifically characters, items, designs, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) for displaying images displayed on the image display device 50. (including designs) and image data such as background images) are stored.

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

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

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

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

Further, various sensors serving as input units and various actuators serving as drive sources are connected to the production control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various sensors are input to the production control board 120. Moreover, the production control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators.

Various switches connected to the performance control board 120 include a first performance button sensor 40a and a second performance button sensor 41a. The first performance button sensor 40a detects that the first performance button 40k is pressed. The second performance button sensor 41a detects that the second performance button 41k is pressed. When the first performance button sensor 40a and the second performance button sensor 41a detect that each has been operated, they output a signal to the performance control board 120 according to the detected content.

Note that the type and number of switches connected to the performance control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, the type and number of actuators connected to the production control board 120 can be changed as appropriate within a range that does not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the production control board 120 include a motor 55m1 for rotating the board movable body, and a motor 55m2 for lifting and lowering the board movable body. The plate movable body rotation motor 55m1 can drive the rotating member 55k1 to rotate the rotating member 55k1. The board movable body lifting motor 55m2 can raise or lower the lifting member 55k2. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2, and controls the operation of the rotating member 55k1 and the lifting member 55k2 via the sub-drive board 162. .

In addition, below, the operation|movement of "the rotating member 55k1 and the elevating member 55k2" may be collectively called "the operation|movement of the board movable body 55k." Furthermore, rotating the rotary member 55k1 and lowering or raising the elevating member 55k2 are also referred to as "rotating, lowering, or raising the movable platen body 55k."

Further, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like via the sub-drive board 162 based on commands received from the game control board 100. In detail, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting/extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the frame lamp 53, and controls the frame lamp 53 according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. Note that data stored in the performance ROM 123 of the performance control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Note that the sub-drive board 162 may be configured with a board and the CPU may be mounted thereon. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of the frame lamp 53 and the like and control the operation of the panel movable body 55k. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and data regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. Main Games Played by the Gaming Machine Next, the main games played by the Pachinko gaming machine PY will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 15.

3-1. Games related to common figures First, games related to common figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY can execute a regular lottery when the fired game balls pass through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, the normal drawing is displayed variably (variably displayed and then stopped) on the general drawing display 82. Here, the regular symbols that are stopped and displayed include winning symbols and losing symbols. In addition, the losing pattern of the regular pattern is also called "losing pattern" to distinguish it from the losing pattern of the special pattern described later.

When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the losing common map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to passing through the gate 13 ends. In addition, hereinafter, the fact that the game ball passes through the gate 13 when the variable display of the normal pattern or the auxiliary game is not being played will be referred to as "establishment of the normal pattern fluctuation starting condition."

The pachinko gaming machine PY performs a series of games such as variable display of general drawings and auxiliary games based on the general drawing start condition being satisfied, obtaining general drawing related determination information, and performing general drawing lottery. Can be done. The acquired ordinary symbol related determination information includes ordinary symbol random numbers, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The normal symbol random number is a random number (judgment information) for making a hit determination. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-1-1. Win Determination The win determination is a determination for determining whether or not there is a win (whether or not to execute the auxiliary game) using a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9(A), for example. The hit determination table can be associated with a gaming state that will be described later. When associated with the gaming state, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving hit determination table) and a hit determination table used in the time saving state (time saving hit determination table).

In each hit determination table, determination values of normal symbol random numbers (normal symbol random number determination values) are appropriately distributed to hits and losses that are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY compares the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display of the common symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the losing common map is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the common symbol. Note that the winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-1-2. Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern Determination/Ordinary Figure Variable Display Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern Judgment is a determination for determining the Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern by using the Ordinary Figure Fluctuation Pattern Determination Table as shown in FIG. 9(B), for example. The ordinary figure fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined matters related to variable display of ordinary figures, such as ordinary figure fluctuation time.

The regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state), the regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table includes the regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table used in the non-time saving state. There is a regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table (time-saving regular figure fluctuation pattern determination table) that is used in the state.

Each ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table stores one ordinary figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination, for each ordinary figure to be stopped. In other words, the pachinko game machine PY is capable of making the normal pattern fluctuation time different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in a non-time-saving state, when a losing regular symbol (losing regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the regular symbol is determined to be a regular symbol fluctuation pattern in which the regular symbol fluctuation time is 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is displayed. Regarding the variable display of common figures in the case of stop display, a common figure fluctuation pattern is determined in which the ordinary figure fluctuation time is 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, for the variable display of common symbols when a losing common symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern in which the common symbol fluctuation time is 5 seconds is determined, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a common symbol fluctuation pattern is determined. Regarding the variable display, a general pattern fluctuation pattern in which the general pattern fluctuation time is 5 seconds is determined. It should be noted that these general figure fluctuation times can be changed as appropriate.

Then, variable display of the ordinary figure of the ordinary figure fluctuation time associated with the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determined in the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed on the ordinary figure display 82. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the normal pattern variation pattern determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed on the normal pattern display 82.

3-1-3. Auxiliary Game The auxiliary game is a variable display of a common symbol, and is executed when a winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of a common symbol lottery). In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 12D is released.

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Pachinko game machine PY controls the auxiliary game using the auxiliary game control table. The auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(C), it is possible to associate the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) with the auxiliary game control table. That is, it is possible to associate the auxiliary game component with the game state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Note that the specific contents of each element, such as the number of openings and the opening time, can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY can make the opening time of the electric chew 12D different between the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state and the auxiliary game in the time-saving state. For example, in an auxiliary game in a non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time such as 0.2 seconds during which it is difficult for the electric chew 12D to win a game ball. On the other hand, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, for example, if the game ball is opened twice for 2.5 seconds with a 1.0 second interval (closed) in between, the first opening time is longer than the first opening time, and the game ball enters the electric chew 12D. The electric chew 12D is opened only for the second opening time which is easy to open.

Note that, hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as the "short opening auxiliary game". On the other hand, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as the "long opening auxiliary game". In addition, the opening time for each auxiliary game is the total time for that auxiliary game, and for example, it may be opened multiple times in one auxiliary game, such as opening once and then opening again after a closing interval. It may be configured as follows.

3-2. Games Related to Special Figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY can execute the special drawing 1 lottery when the fired game ball enters the first starting hole 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is carried out, the special figure 1 is displayed variably on the special figure 1 display 81a (stop display after a variable display is performed) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special symbols 1 that are stopped and displayed include jackpot symbols and losing symbols. That is, the results of the special drawing 1 lottery include jackpots and losses.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize ends. Furthermore, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played and the game based on the winning prize ends.

Similarly, the pachinko game machine PY can execute the special drawing 2 lottery when the fired game ball enters the second starting slot 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 is displayed variably (stopped after being displayed variablely) on the special figure 2 display 81b to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special symbols 2 that are stopped and displayed include jackpot symbols and losing symbols. That is, the result of the special drawing 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game based on the winning prize ends. Furthermore, when the losing symbols are stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not played, and the game based on the winning prize ends.

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

The pachinko game machine PY performs a series of games such as a variable display of special symbols and a jackpot game based on the establishment of a starting condition, the acquisition of special symbol related determination information, and the performance of a special symbol lottery. Then, in order to perform variable display of the special figure, various determinations are made regarding the special figure related determination information. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the acquired special symbol related determination information includes a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number.

The special symbol random number is a random number (determination information) for determining a jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (judgment information) for performing reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern random number is a random number (judgment information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Next, each determination made using the special figure related determination information will be explained.

3-2-1. Jackpot Judgment The jackpot judgment is to use a jackpot judgment table to determine whether or not it is a jackpot (whether or not to execute a jackpot game), in other words, whether it is a jackpot or a loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 10(A), the jackpot determination table can be provided in association with a gaming state to be described later. Specifically, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as "normal probability jackpot determination table") described later, and a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as "jackpot determination table for normal probability") used in the high probability state described later. , "high probability jackpot determination table").

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

It should be noted that the method of allocating the special symbol random number determination value to the jackpot probability and the determination results of various jackpot determinations can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination Jackpot symbol type determination determines the type of jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol type) using a jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10(B), for example, when the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is to be. It is possible to associate the type of jackpot symbol with the content of the jackpot, in other words, the constituent elements of the jackpot (content advantageous to the player) consisting of gaming benefits given to the player.

The jackpot symbol type determination table shows the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special symbol 1/special symbol 2), in other words, the winning pattern that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (that caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing a variable display of special figure 1, and a jackpot symbol type determination table used when performing a variable display of special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

Multiple types of jackpot symbols can be set. In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (jackpot symbol type random number determination value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY compares the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols.

The types of the jackpot symbol of special symbol 1 and the jackpot symbol of special symbol 2 can be set as appropriate, but for example, as in the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10(B), the jackpot symbol of special symbol 1 As such, three types of jackpot symbols are provided: jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, and jackpot symbol C, and three types of jackpot symbols are provided as the jackpot symbol of special pattern 2, jackpot symbol D, jackpot symbol E, and jackpot symbol F. can be provided. Then, like the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10(B), in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random number determination values are appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. ing. Note that the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

3-2-3. Reach Judgment For reach judgment, for example, when the result of jackpot judgment is a loss, use a reach judgment table as shown in FIG. It is to decide.

The reach determination table can be associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). When associated with a gaming state, for example, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in the non-time saving state (non-time saving reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in the time saving state (time saving reach determination table). judgment table).

In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number determination value) is divided into the reach determination results "with reach (reach occurs)" and "without reach (reach does not occur)". There is. Therefore, the pachinko game machine PY compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table to determine whether there is a reach or no reach (whether or not to generate a reach).

As shown in FIG. 10(C), the number of reach random number determination values that are determined as "reach exists (reach occurs)" can be made different between the non-time-saving reach determination table and the time-saving reach determination table. It is possible. In addition, in the following, the result of reach determination, which is performed on the premise that the result of jackpot determination is "lose", is referred to as "reach with reach" (reach occurs), and "no reach" is referred to as "reach with reach (reach occurs)". This is sometimes referred to as ``no reach failure.'' Also, a "loss without reach" is sometimes referred to as a "do-no-lose", and a "lose with a reach" is sometimes referred to as a "lose-to-reach".

3-2-4. Special symbol fluctuation pattern determination Special symbol fluctuation pattern determination is performed using special symbol fluctuation pattern determination tables (special symbol fluctuation patterns) as shown in FIGS. The purpose is to determine a variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) of variable display of special figures using a determination table (determination table).

The special figure variation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters regarding the special figure variation time, the so-called "shaku", the production flow (production content) of the special figure variation production described later, etc. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern can also include identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the performance flow (performance content) of the special symbol fluctuation performance. In addition, the type and number of special figure fluctuation patterns can be changed as appropriate.

The special pattern fluctuation pattern determination table is based on the type of special symbol (special pattern 1/special pattern 2) that performs variable display that is the target of determination, in other words, the starting opening where the prize was won due to the special pattern fluctuation pattern determination. It is possible to relate to the type (first starting port 11/second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure variation pattern judgment table (special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table: Figure 11) used when performing the variable display of special figure 1, and a variable display of special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing this.

Each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table can be associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state). Specifically, the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table includes a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table). On the other hand, regarding the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table, there is also a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the non-time saving state (special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table for non-time saving) and a special figure 2 variation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table).

In addition, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) can be further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpot, one for loss with reach, and one for loss without reach. Similarly, the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table include one for jackpots, one for lose with reach, and one for lose without reach.

Furthermore, each special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no reach and loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the number of reserved special figures 1. For example, there is a special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 0 to 2, and a table that is used when the number of reserved special symbols 1 (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses. Similarly, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for each reach-less loss associated with the gaming state can also be associated with the special figure 2 pending number. Specifically, there is a special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of special symbols 2 reserved (U2) is 0 to 2, and a special symbol 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table for no-reach loss that is used when the number of special symbols 2 reserved (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for no-reach misses that is used for.

Then, the special figure display device 81 displays a variation of the special figure of the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined by each special figure variation pattern determination. Then, after the variable display of the special pattern, if the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed as the display result of the special pattern variable display (result of the special pattern lottery), the next variable display of the special pattern will not be performed immediately, and the variable display will continue. , a jackpot game is executed.

Furthermore, it is possible to associate each special figure variation pattern with the production flow of the special figure variation production as shown in the third column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 and 12. Here, typical effects that constitute the effect flow of the special figure variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be explained.

The performances that make up the performance flow of the special figure variation performance include normal variation, reach, normal reach (N reach), long reach (L reach), special reach (SP reach), and battle performance.

Normal fluctuation indicates that the performance symbols that had been stopped and displayed have started to fluctuate, and each of the performance symbols that make up each production symbol has been fluctuated and displayed at such high speed that it is difficult to recognize, suggesting that the variable display of the special symbol has started. It is a performance that In addition, the special symbol fluctuation performance (the part from the start of the variation of the production pattern to the stop of variation) related to the no-reach loss variation, and the part until the reach is established (confirmed) in the special symbol variation production where the reach occurs, usually fluctuates. It may consist of

In N reach, immediately after a reach is established (confirmed) through normal fluctuations, for example, the production symbols that make up the reach are temporarily stopped at the same position for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds), and the remaining one is This is a performance in which the performance symbols slow down and fluctuate at a slower speed than normal fluctuations. The degree of expectation of a jackpot suggested by N reach is higher than normal fluctuations and lower than L reach and SP reach, which will be described later. When the special symbol fluctuation performance ends at N reach, the remaining one performance symbol that fluctuates at that low speed stops. In the case of a loss, the remaining one performance pattern stops at a performance pattern different from the performance pattern that constitutes the reach. If the special symbol fluctuation performance does not end at N reach, the remaining one performance symbol changes again at high speed, and develops (switches) from N reach to L reach and SP reach while maintaining reach.

L reach is a performance that can be executed both in the case of a jackpot and in the case of a loss, and is a performance that suggests whether or not a jackpot gaming state will occur, and suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, L reach is a performance that can be executed after N reach, for example, and is performed for a longer time than N reach, suggesting that the expectation of a jackpot is higher than N reach. Even in L reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols that make up the reach are reduced and are moved to a predetermined position that does not interfere with the background image than in the case of N reach (for example, the left effect pattern EZ1 described later is With the right effect pattern EZ3 moved to the upper right of the display section 50a (at the upper left of the display section 50a), the background image is switched to the L reach exclusive background image (the L reach exclusive video is played). Note that in L reach, 2DCG animation images are mainly displayed on the display section 50a. The contents of L Reach's production include videos of scenes different from the matches related to SP Reach, which will be described later, such as the main character undergoing special training to learn special moves.

SP reach is a performance that can be executed both in the case of a jackpot and in the case of a loss, and is a performance that suggests whether or not a jackpot gaming state will occur, and suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, SP reach is a performance that can be executed after, for example, N reach, and is performed for a longer time than L reach, suggesting that the expectation of a jackpot is higher than L reach. Even in SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but the effect symbols that make up the reach are reduced and are moved to a predetermined position that does not interfere with the background image than in the case of N reach (for example, the left effect symbol EZ1 described later is At the upper left of the display section 50a, with the right effect symbol EZ3 moved to the upper right of the display section 50a, the background image is switched to the SP reach-specific background image (the SP reach-specific video is played). Note that in SP reach, 3DCG images are mainly displayed on the display section 50a. As the content of SP Reach, a video of a match between the team to which the main character belongs and the team to which the rival of the main character belongs is displayed.

The battle performance is, for example, a performance that can be executed after reach in a time-saving state, and is a performance that suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than the normal fluctuation. Even in battle production, the achieved reach is maintained, but the production symbols that make up the reach are reduced and moved to predetermined positions (for example, the left production symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display section 50a, and the right production symbol EZ3 is placed at the upper left of the display section 50a. (upper right corner), the background image will switch to the battle production-specific background image (the battle production-specific video will play). Furthermore, in the battle performance, 3DCG images are mainly displayed on the display section 50a.

In addition, in the "state in which the reach is maintained" in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance, the performance symbols that constitute the reach in the N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance are displayed on the display section 50a. This includes not only a state where it is visible from the display section 50a, but also a state where the effect pattern constituting the reach is difficult or impossible to see from the display section 50a for a predetermined period of time in relation to a dedicated background image. Further, the contents of the normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance can be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the effects that make up the special figure variation effect are not limited to these, and can be added or reduced as appropriate.

In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the table in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is possible to give a name to the special pattern variation pattern by associating it with the jackpot determination result and the content of the special pattern variation production. . The special pattern variation pattern related to a jackpot is sometimes collectively referred to as a "jackpot variation", and the special pattern variation pattern related to a loss is sometimes collectively referred to as a "loss variation".

Furthermore, the special pattern variation pattern in which SP reach is performed regardless of the jackpot judgment result is "SP reach variation", the special pattern variation pattern in which L reach is performed is "L reach variation", and the special pattern variation pattern in which N reach is performed is special pattern variation. The special pattern variation pattern where the production ends is sometimes collectively referred to as "N reach variation". In addition, loss fluctuations with reach are sometimes referred to as "loss fluctuations with reach", and loss fluctuations without reach are sometimes collectively referred to as "normal loss fluctuations".

3-2-5. Pre-reading Judgment Before making a jackpot judgment, the pachinko gaming machine PY can make a pre-reading judgment based on the acquired special figure related judgment information using a pre-reading judgment table as shown in FIGS. 13 to 14, for example. be. The look-ahead determination table is based on the type of starting opening (first starting opening 11/second starting opening 12) related to the starting winning, in other words, the type of special figure that is variably displayed depending on the starting winning (special drawing 1/special drawing). 2). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a first pre-reading determination table (FIG. 13) in the case where a prize is won in the first starting opening 11 and a variable display of special drawing 1 is performed, and a first reading determining table (FIG. 13) when a prize is won in the second starting opening 12 and a special drawing is displayed. There is a second look-ahead determination table (FIG. 14) in which variable display of No. 2 is performed. Note that the prefetch determination performed based on the first prefetch determination table is also referred to as a "first prefetch determination," and the prefetch determination performed based on the second prefetch determination table is also referred to as a "second prefetch determination."

Further, the pre-reading determination table can also be associated with gaming states (normal gaming state/high probability high base gaming state/low probability high base gaming state) which will be described later. That is, the lookahead determination table includes a lookahead decision table used in the normal gaming state (a lookahead decision table for normal gaming state), and a lookahead decision table used in the high probability high base game state (high probability high base game state). There is a look-ahead determination table for the state) and a look-ahead determination table for the low probability high base gaming state (a look ahead determination table for the low probability high base gaming state).

In other words, the lookahead determination table includes a first lookahead decision table used in the normal gaming state, a first lookahead decision table used in the high probability high base gaming state, and a first lookahead decision table used in the high probability high base gaming state. A first lookahead determination table used, a second lookahead determination table used in the normal gaming state, a second lookahead determination table used in the high probability high base gaming state, and a second lookahead determination table used in the low probability high base gaming state. There is a second look-ahead determination table used for.

In addition, by the pre-reading determination using the pre-reading determination table shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special symbol fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special symbol performed by winning the starting openings 11 and 12 is specified. That is, before the variable display of the special figure based on the winning is performed, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the variable display of the special figure is specified as the pre-reading determination result. In the process of specifying the special figure fluctuation pattern, the propriety of the jackpot is also specified as a pre-read determination result.

The pre-reading determination result including information regarding the special figure fluctuation pattern etc. is associated with the start winning command. As will be described later, the start winning command is transmitted to the production control board 120 as a pre-read determination result along with its generation. Note that the type of information to be specified as the prefetch determination result can be changed as appropriate. For example, information regarding the type of jackpot symbol can also be included in the pre-reading determination result.

As described above, a variable display of the special symbol is performed on the special symbol display 81 by performing the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the next special symbol is not variably displayed and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. Next, the jackpot game will be explained.

3-3. Jackpot Game A jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving the opening and closing of the jackpot 14, an opening (also referred to as OP) from the start of the jackpot game until the start of the first round game, and a final round game. It includes an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the round game until the end of the jackpot game. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending.

Note that it is possible not to provide OP and ED. Furthermore, hereinafter, a predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) will be simply referred to as a "round." For example, the first round game is also referred to as "one round (1R)," and the tenth round game is also referred to as "10 rounds (10R)."

The pachinko game machine PY then controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table. The jackpot game control table can be set for each type of jackpot symbol. That is, it is possible to associate a jackpot game with a type of jackpot symbol. One or more types of jackpot games can be set.

The jackpot game control table stores elements constituting the jackpot game (jackpot game constituent elements). The jackpot game components include the number of round games, the number of times the jackpot opening 14 is opened in each round game, the type and opening time (opening pattern) of the jackpot opening for each opening, and the time to be closed until the next opening. (closing time), opening time (opening time), and ending time (ending time).

The pachinko game machine PY can control the jackpot game using a jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 15(A), for example. That is, it is possible to set the type of jackpot game and the jackpot game components for each jackpot game as shown in FIG. 15(A). Here, the jackpot game set in FIG. 15(A) will be explained.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol A (hereinafter also referred to as "first jackpot game"), a round game is played 10 times. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the first jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the jackpot 14 remains closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the first jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol B (hereinafter also referred to as "second jackpot game"), a round game is played five times. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the second jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the second jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol C (hereinafter also referred to as "third jackpot game"), a round game is played five times. In each round game from 1R to 5R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the third jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the third jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with jackpot symbol D (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth jackpot game"), a round game is played 10 times. In each round game from 1R to 10R, the grand prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fourth jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the big prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the fourth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol E (hereinafter also referred to as "fifth jackpot game"), a round game is played six times. In each round game from 1R to 6R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. Furthermore, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the fifth jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the grand prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In the jackpot game associated with the jackpot symbol F (hereinafter also referred to as "sixth jackpot game"), a round game is played six times. In each round game from 1R to 6R, the big prize opening 14 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per round game. In addition, there is an opening in which the jackpot 14 is kept closed for 10.0 seconds from the start of the sixth jackpot game until the start of the first round game. Furthermore, there is an ending in which the grand prize opening 14 is kept closed for 15.0 seconds from the end of the last round game until the end of the fifth jackpot game.

In addition, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a, even before the maximum opening time of the big winning hole 14 has elapsed, the big winning hole is activated. The winning hole 14 is closed and the round game ends. Further, the types and specific contents of the jackpot game components can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 15(A), which type of jackpot game will be executed is determined by the type of jackpot symbol, but the jackpot game may be executed by a method different from this. You may also do so. For example, if a device is provided in the gaming area 6 that can allocate the prizes to two winning holes, if a winning hole is won in one of the winning holes, only a jackpot game consisting of a predetermined number of round games will be executed, but if a prize is won in the other winning hole, a predetermined winning hole will be executed. Either a jackpot game consisting of a larger number of round games or a jackpot game consisting of a smaller number of round games than a predetermined number may be executed with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

3-4. Game State Next, the game state that can be controlled by the pachinko game machine PY will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY has a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is being executed and a non-jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is not being executed. The non-jackpot gaming states include a normal gaming state, which is a basic gaming state, and a specific gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Factors that are "advantageous to the player" related to this specific gaming state include the jackpot probability and the ease with which the second starting port 12 can be opened. That is, the jackpot probability and the ease of opening the second starting port 12 can be associated with the specific gaming state.

What is advantageous to the player regarding the jackpot probability is that the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal gaming state, and it becomes easier to win the jackpot. Furthermore, the ease of opening the second starting port 12 that is advantageous to the player means that the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the second starting port 12 is opened per unit time. This means that it will take longer.

The specific gaming states include a first specific gaming state in which both the jackpot probability and the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 are advantageous to the player, and a second specific gaming state in which only the jackpot probability is advantageous to the player. Three types can be set: a specific gaming state and a third specific gaming state in which only the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that instead of all of these three types of specific gaming states being installed in the pachinko gaming machine PY, some of the three types of specific gaming states can also be installed.

Here, as a partial gaming state focusing on the jackpot probability, a state where the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state and which is advantageous to the player regarding the jackpot probability is referred to as a "high probability state". On the other hand, the jackpot probability is the normal probability in the normal gaming state, and a state in which the jackpot probability is not advantageous to the player is referred to as a "normal probability state."

In addition, as a partial game state focusing on the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal gaming state, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is longer than the normal gaming state. A state in which the ease of opening is advantageous to the player is called a "time saving state." On the other hand, the opening time of the second starting port 12 per unit time is the opening time in the normal gaming state, and the state in which the ease of opening the second starting port 12 is not advantageous to the player is defined as "non-time saving". "state".

Here, the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be explained in detail. As described above, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is a state in which it is easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12 than in the non-time-saving state. Here, a specific method for making it easier to win a prize in the second starting slot 12 in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state will be described.

For example, by making the time saving state a state in which the normal pattern variation time is likely to be shorter than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win a prize at the second starting port 12 in the time saving state. For example, as mentioned above, regardless of the result of the hit determination, in the time saving state, the normal pattern fluctuation time (5.0 seconds) is shorter than the normal pattern fluctuation time (30.0 seconds) determined in the non-time saving state. Let it be determined. As a result, in the time saving state, the number of times the regular lottery is executed per unit time is greater. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game are the same, then the number of regular lottery drawings per unit time is the same. As the number of executions increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

In addition, by making the time saving state a state where the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time saving state, it is possible to make it easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12 in the time saving state. . For example, as mentioned above, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 0.2 seconds in one auxiliary game, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 5.0 seconds in one auxiliary game. Make it open for seconds. In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the probability of winning in the hit judgment and the normal pattern fluctuation time are the same, the number of times the auxiliary game is executed per unit time will be the same, so once The longer the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game, the longer the electric chew 12D is opened per unit time.

Furthermore, by making the time-saving state a state in which it is easier to determine a win in the winning determination compared to the non-time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier for the second starting port 12 to win a prize in the time-saving state. For example, as mentioned above, in the non-time-saving state, the probability of winning is determined to be 6600/65536, while in the time-saving state, the probability of winning is determined to be 59936/65536. . In this case, regardless of the difference between the non-time-saving state and the time-saving state, if the opening time of the electric chew 12D and the normal figure variation time in one auxiliary game are the same, the probability of a hit being determined is high. Since the number of hit determinations per unit time increases, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer.

In this way, in the time saving state, it is easier to win than in the non-time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer. By satisfying the three conditions, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-saving state, making it easier to win a prize in the second starting port 12. As a result, the so-called "base", which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, increases. Therefore, in the time-saving state where the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot win without greatly reducing the number of game balls in possession compared to the normal gaming state. In other words, it can be said that the time-saving state is more advantageous for the player than the non-time-saving state.

Note that in the time saving state, all three conditions for increasing the opening time per unit time of the second starting port 12 may not all be met, but only some of the conditions may be met. Finally, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and winning into the second starting port 12 may be facilitated.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of executions of the special pattern variable display per unit time is small, or special The average figure fluctuation time may be made low. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the reserved special drawings are consumed becomes faster, and effective winnings (winnings that can be stored as reserved special drawings) in the starting opening are more likely to occur. Therefore, players can aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

In addition, in the following, the first specific gaming state will be referred to as a "high probability high base gaming state" and the second specific gaming state will be referred to as a "high probability low "Base gaming state" and the third specific gaming state are also referred to as "low probability high base gaming state." Furthermore, the normal gaming state is also referred to as a "low probability low base gaming state."

Therefore, the low probability low base gaming state can be said to be a gaming state controlled in a normal probability state and a non-time saving state. Similarly, the low probability high base gaming state is controlled as a normal probability state and a time saving state, the high probability low base gaming state is controlled as a high probability state and a non time saving state, and the high probability high base gaming state is controlled as a high probability state and a time saving state. It can be said that it is a gaming state in which

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY can be controlled in a low probability low base gaming state, a low probability high base gaming state, a high probability low base gaming state, a high probability high base gaming state, and a jackpot gaming state. In addition, in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state can also be said to be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the jackpot opening 14 is open for a long time and a large amount of game balls can be acquired. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state and the specific gaming state can also be called "advantageous gaming states" that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

Furthermore, the high probability high base gaming state and the high probability low base gaming state are gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state in that the jackpot probability is higher than the normal probability state. be. In addition, the high probability high base gaming state and the low probability high base gaming state are more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base gaming state in that the ease of winning the second starting slot 12 is higher than in the non-time saving state. It is in a gaming state. Furthermore, in the jackpot game state, the jackpot game state is a low-probability, low-base game because the jackpot game state is a low-probability low-base game because the number of prize balls for one winning is greater than the first starting hole 11 and the second starting hole 12. This is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the current state.

Further, when the power of the pachinko game machine PY is turned on, the normal game state is first set. Further, the jackpot game state is set by the stop display of jackpot symbols. On the other hand, the specific gaming state is set by winning a jackpot and executing a jackpot game. Next, the setting of the specific gaming state will be explained.

3-5. Setting a specific gaming state Pachinko gaming machine PY can newly set a specific gaming state upon completion of a jackpot game. That is, after a jackpot game, the game can be controlled and progressed in a specific game state. The duration of this specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. For example, a specific gaming state can be continued until the next jackpot is won. Furthermore, it is also possible to limit the period during which a specific gaming state can continue.

When limiting the duration of a specific gaming state, the specific gaming state can be ended when the termination condition for the duration is satisfied. Then, when the specific gaming state ends, the normal gaming state can be set. Further, regarding the high probability high base gaming state, when the termination condition is satisfied, a low probability high base gaming state or a high probability low base gaming state may be set. In this case, the newly set low probability high base gaming state or high probability low base gaming state may continue until the next jackpot is won. Furthermore, the same or different end conditions may be provided for the newly set low probability high base gaming state or the high probability low base gaming state, and when the end condition is met, the normal gaming state may be set.

Furthermore, the termination conditions for the duration of the specific gaming state can be set as appropriate. As the termination condition, for example, the number of execution times of special figure variable display can be set. In addition, it is not limited to the number of executions of the special figure variable display, but also the elapsed time after the jackpot game, the number of game balls fired after the jackpot game, the number of times the game ball passes through the gate 13 after the jackpot game, or whether to end the specific game state. It is possible to set the termination condition to be the result of terminating the lottery (so-called "fall lottery"). Furthermore, these elements may be set as end conditions singly or in combination.

In addition, these ending conditions may be set the same for all specific gaming states that can be set after a jackpot game, or may be set for some specific gaming states among the specific gaming states that can be set. You may do so. Furthermore, the termination conditions may be different for each specific game state.

Furthermore, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition can be associated with the jackpot symbol type related to the jackpot game. For example, when the jackpot symbol type is set as described above, as shown in FIG. The game may be controlled based on the state. Here, this high-probability, high-base game state can be continued until a jackpot is won without setting an end condition. Furthermore, after the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot symbol E ends, the game may be controlled in a low probability high base gaming state. Here, an end condition can be set for this low probability high base game state, and the end condition can be set to 100 times of variable display of special symbols. In addition, the relationship between this jackpot type symbol, the specific game state controlled after the jackpot game, the presence or absence of an end condition, and the content of the end condition is an example, and is not limited to this.

In addition, focusing on the gaming profit of a jackpot, a jackpot in which the game progresses with a high probability after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "high probability jackpot." Further, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a high probability state and in a time saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "probable jackpot". In addition, a jackpot in which the game progresses in a normal probability state and a time-saving state after a jackpot game is also referred to as a "time-saving jackpot."

4. Main performances performed by the gaming machine Next, the main performances performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY will be explained using FIGS. 16 to 32. Note that the pachinko game machine PY is associated with a baseball story with a main character and an enemy character as a theme for presentation purposes.

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

In the customer waiting production mode, the special figure variable display is performed in the "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state". This is a production mode that can be set when there is no special figure variable display and indicates a standby state in which special figure variable display is not performed. A customer waiting performance is performed when a customer waiting performance mode is set. In the customer waiting performance, for example, as shown in FIG. 16(A), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY is displayed on the display section 50a. Furthermore, when the first performance button 40k is operated while the customer waiting demonstration video G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Settings related to the effects include volume settings for the sound output from the speaker 52, brightness settings for the display section 50a, and frequency settings for the effects to be performed. Note that setting items related to presentation can be set as appropriate. Further, the setting screen G101 can be made not to be displayed from the customer waiting demonstration video G100 by the player's operation.

The normal production mode is a production mode that can be set in the "low probability low base gaming state" and indicates the normal gaming state. Further, a plurality of lower performance modes belonging to the normal performance mode can be provided. For example, a first normal presentation mode, a second normal presentation mode, a third normal presentation mode, etc. can be provided as presentation modes at a lower level belonging to the normal presentation mode.

In addition, below, the production mode of the lower hierarchy which belongs to production mode is also called "production stage." Accordingly, the first normal presentation mode is also referred to as the "first normal presentation stage," the second normal presentation mode is also referred to as the "second normal presentation stage," and the third normal presentation mode is also referred to as the "third normal presentation stage." say. In addition, unless there are special circumstances, basically the production mode that is set when the special figure variation display starts for the first time after the power of the pachinko game machine PY is turned on is the first normal production stage ( (first normal performance mode). However, the type of production mode that is initially set is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate.

In this way, when a plurality of performance stages belonging to the normal performance mode are provided, the performance stages can be repeatedly switched in order when a predetermined switching condition is satisfied. The switching condition can be set as appropriate, but for example, the switching condition can be set to a predetermined number of special symbol variable effects being performed without winning the jackpot. Further, as a switching condition, it can be set that a specific effect, such as a special symbol variation effect based on SP reach/loss variation, is executed.

In addition, as will be described later, a reach may occur in special figure fluctuation effects, but the special figure variation effect is the entire section of the special figure variation effect when a reach does not occur, and a reach is established when a reach occurs. It can be divided into the first stage before the reach occurs, and the second stage after the reach is established in the case where a reach occurs. Note that the first part consists of the above-mentioned "normal fluctuation".

In the first stage of the first normal presentation stage, a background image (FIG. 17A: first normal background image G111) mainly representing a city view is displayed on the display section 50a. In the first stage of the second normal performance stage, a background image mainly representing the field of a baseball field (FIG. 17(B): second normal background image G112) is displayed on the display section 50a. In the first stage of the third normal performance stage, a background image mainly representing the inside of the restaurant (FIG. 17(C): third normal background image G113) is displayed on the display section 50a. On the other hand, in the latter part of the first to third normal performance stages, the first normal background image G111, the second normal background image G112, and the third normal background image G113 are not displayed. A special background image will be displayed depending on the type of reach.

Note that the dedicated background image according to the type of reach in the normal production mode may be a common background image in the normal production mode regardless of the type of production stage, or may be a different background image for each production stage.

Further, the normal performance mode may be set even in the "high probability low base game state", and the normal performance mode may be a performance mode indicating a non-time saving state. Alternatively, a predetermined performance mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" and is different from the normal performance mode may be provided. Further, a predetermined performance mode different from the normal performance mode may be set in a low probability low base game state and a high probability low base game state that occur under certain conditions.

The variable probability production mode is a production mode that can be set in the "high probability high base gaming state" and indicates the high probability high base gaming state. In the first stage of the probability variation production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(D), a background image representing the universe (probability variation background image G120) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and probability variation BGM is output from the speaker 52. . In addition, in the latter part of the variable probability performance mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach in the variable probability performance mode is displayed.

The time-saving production mode can be set in the "low-probability, high-base gaming state" or "high-probability, high-base gaming state," and is either the low-probability, high-base gaming state or the high-probability, high-base gaming state; This is a production mode that indicates the state. In the first stage of the time-saving production mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(E), a background image representing the sky (time-saving background image G130) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and time-saving BGM is output from the speaker 52. . In addition, in the latter part of the time-saving production mode, a dedicated background image is displayed according to the type of reach in the time-saving production mode.

In addition, the time-saving performance mode can be set only in the low probability high base gaming state, and can also be set as a performance mode indicating the low probability high base gaming state.

In addition, for either or both of the fixed variable production mode and the time-saving production mode, in the same way as the normal production mode, a plurality of production stages for the production mode are provided, and when a predetermined switching condition is met, the production stage is switched. You can also do it.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being played in the "jackpot game state", and is a production mode that indicates that a jackpot game is being played. In the jackpot performance mode, for example, during the opening of a jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(A), an opening image G1 that suggests the start of a jackpot game or a right-hand hit image G2 that encourages "right-hand hitting" is displayed on the display section 50a. A jackpot opening performance will be held where the will be displayed. In addition, during the opening, as a jackpot opening effect, a background image (opening background image G200) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed on the display section 50a in the background of the opening image G1 and the right-handed image G2. .

In addition, in the jackpot production mode, during the round game in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(B), the right-handed image G2 is continuously displayed from the opening on the display section 50a, and the round image indicating the number of rounds is displayed on the display section 50a. A round effect is performed in which G3 and a prize ball number image G4 indicating the number of paid out prize balls are displayed. In addition, during a round game, as a round effect, a background image (round background) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed on the display section 50a as a background of the right-handed hit image G2, the round image G3, and the prize ball number image G4. Image G201) is displayed, and BGM corresponding to the type of jackpot game is output from the speaker 52.

Furthermore, during the ending of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18(C), the display section 50a displays an ending image G5 that suggests the production mode to be set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls that have been paid out. A jackpot ending effect is performed in which the total prize ball count image G6 is displayed. In addition, during the ending, as a jackpot ending effect, a background image (ending background image G202) corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed on the display section 50a in the background of the ending image G5 and the total prize ball count image G6. be done.

In addition, hereinafter, the jackpot opening performance, the round performance, and the jackpot ending performance are collectively referred to as the "jackpot game performance" as the performance executed in the jackpot game. That is, a jackpot game performance is performed in the jackpot performance mode.

4-2. Special figure variation effect Next, the special figure variation effect will be explained. When the variable display of the special pattern starts, the pachinko gaming machine PY displays the special pattern variation pattern related to the variable display of the special pattern and the special pattern lottery result (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type determination result, reach determination result, A special figure variation effect is executed based on the special figure variation pattern determination result).

In the special symbol variation performance, a variation display of performance symbols is performed on the display unit 50a in a manner superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the fluctuating display of performance symbols, the performance symbols change and then stop. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variable display of the performance symbols are performed, the fluctuations are stopped and the static display of the performance symbols is performed. Then, basically, the result of the special drawing lottery is notified by the stop display of the performance symbols.

It should be noted that in the special symbol variation performance performed on the display section 50a, it is also possible to use images other than the variation display of production symbols. Furthermore, in addition to the image display device 50 including the display section 50a, a special feature using various presentation devices such as a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board moving device 55, a first presentation button device 40, and a second presentation button device 41 is used. It is possible to perform figure fluctuation effects.

Next, the effect patterns displayed on the display section 50a in the special figure variable effect executed in response to the special figure variable display will be explained. The production pattern is also identification information for indicating the special drawing lottery result, and multiple types are provided. Specifically, one of the constituent elements of the effect pattern constitutes identification information for indicating the special drawing lottery result, and a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided depending on the difference in the identification information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), the effect patterns can be composed of numbers 1 to 9, and nine effect patterns can be provided. Then, a performance pattern including the number "1" is defined as a performance pattern G10a. Similarly, the performance symbols including numbers "2" to "9" are designated as performance symbols G10b to G10e. For convenience, when the individual performance symbols are handled without distinction, they are collectively referred to as "performance symbol G10."

In addition, the numerical parts of the production patterns G10c and G10g related to "3" and "7" are red, and "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "8", and The numerical parts of the production patterns G10a, G10b, G10d, G10e, G10f, G10h, and G10i of "9" are blue. That is, colors are included in the constituent elements of the effect pattern G10. Note that the configuration of the performance symbol G10 and what the identification information is set to may be changed as appropriate. For example, other components such as characters associated with each number may be added to the production pattern G10.

Next, the effect pattern display area for displaying the effect pattern G10 will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 19(B), the display section 50a is divided into three parts approximately equally in the horizontal direction, and the left, center, and right sides are divided into a left presentation pattern area 50b1, a middle presentation pattern area 50b2, and a right presentation pattern. This can be the area 50b3. The performance pattern G10 is displayed in any of the left performance pattern area 50b1, the middle performance pattern area 50b2, and the right performance pattern area 50b3.

Mainly, in the first part of the special symbol variation performance, the performance pattern G10 displayed in the left performance pattern area 50b1 is collectively referred to as "left performance pattern EZ1", and the performance pattern G10 displayed in the middle performance pattern area 50b2 is collectively referred to as "left performance pattern EZ1". They are collectively referred to as "middle performance symbols EZ2," and the performance symbols G10 displayed in the right performance symbol area 50b3 are collectively referred to as "right performance symbols EZ3." That is, in the left performance pattern area 50b1, middle performance pattern area 50b2, and right performance pattern area 50b3, the performance pattern G10 consisting of numbers 1 to 9 is displayed in common, but the performance pattern G10 consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 is displayed in the relative display position. When distinguishing G10, it is written as a left performance pattern EZ1, a middle performance pattern EZ2, and a right performance pattern EZ3.

In addition, as described later, in the special pattern variation performance, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, but ultimately the special symbol lottery results (jackpot determination result, jackpot symbol type, reach determination result) are shown. The stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in this manner. When announcing a jackpot as a result of the special drawing lottery, performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed so that three performance symbols G10 of the same number are lined up side by side (so-called "Zero"). Therefore, hereinafter, the effect pattern G10 consisting of the same numbers forming the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that are stopped and displayed when notifying a jackpot will be referred to as a "jackpot effect pattern." For example, if the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed as "7, 7, 7," the jackpot design will be "performance symbol G10g," and if they are statically displayed as "9, 9, 9," the jackpot design will be " The production pattern is G10i. Furthermore, the jackpot effect symbols may be abbreviated by numbers included in the effect symbols. For example, if the jackpot effect pattern is "performance pattern G10g", the jackpot effect pattern will be "7", and if the jackpot effect pattern is "performance pattern G10i", the jackpot effect pattern will be "9". Furthermore, as will be described later, in the special symbol variation performance, the special symbol lottery result is completely displayed when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed. However, basically, in the middle of the special symbol variation performance, before the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed (temporary stop display). This is because the contents of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped and displayed may be changed. For example, after the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a jackpot (relatively disadvantageous to the player), they are changed to a mode indicating another jackpot (relatively advantageous to the player). It may be done. Therefore, when the performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner that first indicates a jackpot (before they are changed), the performance pattern G10 consisting of the same numbers that constitute the performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3. It is also referred to as a ``jackpot effect pattern''.

In addition, in the special pattern variation production, the variation display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, but in the middle of the variation display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 are the production symbol G10 with the same number. Reach may be temporarily stopped (temporary stop display). As will be described later, reach is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot gaming state, and by reaching reach, the chance of winning a jackpot has increased. Therefore, the performance pattern G10 consisting of the same numbers forming the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 related to the reach is referred to as a "reach performance pattern". For example, when the left production symbol EZ1 and the right production symbol EZ3 temporarily stop display at the production symbol G10a of “1”, the reach production symbol becomes “production symbol G10a”, and when they temporarily stop display at the production symbol G10a of “3” , the reach effect pattern becomes “effect pattern G10c”. Furthermore, the reach effect design may be abbreviated by the number included in the effect pattern. For example, if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10a", the ready-to-win performance symbol is abbreviated as "1", and if the ready-to-win performance symbol is "performance symbol G10c", the ready-to-reach performance symbol is abbreviated as "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 19(B), it is possible to provide a small pattern area 50c in which small patterns are variably displayed in one section of the left end (lower left corner) of the lower end of the display section 50a. In the small symbol area 50c, small symbols can be variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol. Although the design of the small symbol can be set as appropriate, for example, the number part of the performance symbol G10 may be reduced as it is.

In addition, in FIG. 19(B), the left presentation pattern area 50b1, the middle presentation pattern area 50b2, the right presentation pattern area 50b3, and the small pattern area 50c are clearly indicated by dashed lines, but these are the left presentation pattern area 50b1, These are described to represent the ranges of the middle effect symbol area 50b2, right effect symbol area 50b3, and small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed.

Furthermore, as described above, the performances that constitute the performance flow of the special figure variation performance include normal variation, N reach, L reach, SP reach, and battle performance. Some of these will now be explained.

4-2-1. Normal variation Pachinko gaming machine PY is capable of first performing normal variation in the special figure variation performance. The normal variation functions as an effect that suggests that the variable display of the special figure has started. Next, normal fluctuations will be specifically explained. As small symbols, a left small symbol KZ1, a medium small symbol KZ2, and a right small symbol KZ3 corresponding to the left performance symbol EZ1, middle performance symbol EZ2, and right performance symbol EZ3 are variably displayed in the small symbol area 50c.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20(A), on the display section 50a, the left effect pattern EZ1, the medium effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the left small pattern KZ1, the medium small pattern KZ2, and the right small pattern When the variable display of the special pattern starts from the state where the symbol KZ3 is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special pattern is not performed, and the variable display of the special pattern is started, the variable display of the special pattern starts as shown in FIG. 20(B) As shown in the figure, the special figure variation effect is started along with the start. Specifically, the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is started, and the variable display of the left small symbol KZ1, the medium and small symbols KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 is started.

The display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 can be made different. For example, the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed by scrolling each production symbol EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a, and the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is performed by scrolling each of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 from the top to the bottom of the display section 50a. It is also possible to change the positions one after another at a fixed position. Note that the display mode of the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the display mode of the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 may be the same.

In addition, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are displayed in a variable manner at high speed immediately after the start of the variable display. While the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are being displayed in a high-speed variable manner, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are basically images on the background side thereof, such as background images G111 to G114. is displayed with transparency for easy viewing.

Then, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of this special pattern is a special pattern variation pattern with no reach and no loss (for example, normal loss variation), the variable display of the special pattern ends (special pattern (stop display), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed at the loss eyes (so-called "rose eyes") that are unique to no-reach losses.

Towards the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, for example, first, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20(D), the right effect pattern EZ3 temporarily stops (temporarily stops) at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 20(E), the middle effect pattern EZ2 stops approximately in the vertical direction Temporarily stops (temporary stop) at the center position.

Finally, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) in a horizontally lined state at approximately the vertical center position, are completely stopped all at once as shown in FIG. 20(F). , and the stop is confirmed (the stop display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed). When the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which have been temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), come to a complete stop, that is, when the final stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the three small symbols KZ1 to EZ3 KZ3 stops all at once at the same random number as the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are also stopped and displayed.

Note that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stop means that the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 do not move greatly as in a scroll display, but slightly shake or make small reciprocating motions on the spot. Therefore, strictly speaking, the state in which the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed is different from the state in which the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitively stopped and displayed, but this provisional stop display and A definitive stop display is sometimes referred to as a "stop display" in a broad sense. In addition, in the example of FIG. 20, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the performance symbols are stopped in the order of left performance symbol EZ1 → right performance symbol EZ3 → middle performance symbol EZ2, but the order of stopping ( The method) is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate.

4-2-2. Reach Next, we will explain how reach is established. Even if the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), basically the same as the case without reach described above, on the display section 50a, As shown in FIG. 21(A), the variable display of the special symbols starts from a state where the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed, and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed, As shown in FIG. 21(B), the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 starts, and at the same time, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 starts.

After that, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. As shown in 21(D), the right effect symbols EZ3 related to the same number "5" are temporarily stopped (temporary stop) in line in the horizontal direction at approximately the center position in the vertical direction, and a reach is established. When a reach is achieved, an image G11 indicating that a reach is achieved (a reach suggesting image) is displayed. Incidentally, even if the reach is achieved with the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 continues to be performed.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 21, when the reach is established, the production symbols are temporarily stopped (temporary stop) in the order of left production symbol EZ1 → right production symbol EZ3, but the order (method) of temporary stopping is as follows. It is not limited to , and can be set as appropriate. Furthermore, the numbers of the production symbols that constitute the reach are not limited to "5" either. Further, the position where the vehicle is temporarily stopped (temporary stop) is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols forming the reach are lined up is not limited to the horizontal direction, but may be in other directions such as a diagonal direction.

In this way, the entire period of the special symbol variation performance when there is no reach and a loss, and the section from the start of the special symbol variation performance when the reach occurs to the time when the reach is established can be made into normal variation. However, the time until the reach is established can be appropriately set based on the special symbol fluctuation pattern and the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform various preview performances such as a so-called "pseudo series", a cut-in preview, and a dialogue preview until the reach is established. Alternatively, it is also possible to enter the so-called "zone" before the reach is established.

4-2-3. N-Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY is capable of performing N-Reach when a reach is established after a normal fluctuation. N reach is a performance that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", and functions as a performance to make the player expect a big win. Next, N reach will be specifically explained.

When reach is established, for example, as shown in FIG. 21(D), N reach is performed from that point on. In N reach, as shown in FIG. 22(A), the state when reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). When the N reach is started, as shown in FIG. 22(B), the medium effect pattern EZ2, which is fluctuatingly displayed (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually slows down.

If the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is a special pattern variation pattern with reach and loss (for example, N loss variation), from the state where reach is established, the middle production pattern EZ2 will temporarily be at approximately the center position in the vertical direction. The game stops (temporarily stops), and a stop display of the production pattern indicating a loss is performed. At this time, reach has been established, so as shown in Figure 22 (C-1), a medium effect symbol consisting of a number ("4" in Figure 22 (C-1)) different from the numbers that constitute the reach EZ2 temporarily stops. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special figure (stop display of the special figure), the temporary stop state changes to a complete stop state, as shown in Figure 22 (D-1), and the loss peculiar to a reach loss occurs. The left effect pattern EZ1, the middle effect pattern EZ2, and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the eyes.

In addition, when the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that have been temporarily stopped (temporary stop) completely stop at a loss that is unique to a loss with a reach, that is, when the stop display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, 3 The three small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 stop all at once at the same loss points as the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are unique to a reach loss, and the stop display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is also performed. Note that the contents of N reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

If the special symbol fluctuation effect does not end at N reach, as shown in FIG. 22 (C-2), when the remaining medium effect symbol EZ2 that has not stopped changes again at high speed, the entire display section 50a gradually changes. It becomes whiter, and as shown in FIG. 22 (D-2), after whiteout, it may develop (switch) to L reach or SP reach.

4-2-4. L Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY can perform L Reach after N Reach. The L reach is a performance that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special drawing lottery will be a "big hit" is higher than the N reach, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot. Note that even in the case of L reach, the established reach is maintained, but for example, as shown in FIG. It moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the small symbol area 50c in the section 50a (for example, the left presentation symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display section 50a, and the right presentation symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display section 50a).

Moreover, at the start of L reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 23(A), a background image exclusively for L reach (background image for L reach G114) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The L reach background image G114 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Thule develops. The content of the story of the video related to the L reach background image G114 can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, the content is such that the main character confesses his feelings to a girl.

When the L reach background image G114 is displayed, the scene starts with the main character waiting for a girl at a meeting place, as shown in FIG. 23(A). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23(B), a girl appears at the meeting place. At this time, at approximately the center of the display section 50a, a production symbol with the number "5" that constitutes the reach and a production symbol with the number "4" that does not constitute the reach appear as the medium production symbol EZ2. It rotates slowly, coming out from the back side to the front side, and then returning to the back side.

While the rotation of the number "4" production symbol and the number "5" production symbol continues, Thule related to the L reach background image G114 progresses. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(C), a scene in which the main character confesses his feelings to the girl comes. At this time, at approximately the center of the display section 50a, the effect pattern with the number "5" that makes up the reach and the effect pattern with the number "4" that does not make up the reach seem to mutually repel the opponent. collide with each other. The number "5" production symbol constitutes a reach, and the number "4" production symbol does not constitute a reach, so the number "4" production symbol is blown away and the number "5" production symbol is If it remains, the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is established in a manner that indicates a jackpot, while if the production symbol with the number "5" is blown away and the production symbol with the number "4" remains, the production is in a manner that indicates a loss in reach. The stop display of symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is established. Therefore, the scene in FIG. 23(C) is the final phase of the L reach, and a performance suggesting a jackpot (jackpot suggestion performance) is executed or a performance suggesting a loss (loss suggestion performance) is executed. This constitutes a branching point (a so-called "win/lose branching point").

At the winning/losing point, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a jackpot variation (L jackpot variation), a smiling girl will appear close-up on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 24 (A-1). After the image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 24 (B-1), the main character who is happy after successfully confessing is displayed, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. At this time, along with the left performance symbol EZ1 and right performance symbol EZ3 of the number "5" that constitute the reach, the middle performance symbol EZ2 of the number "5" that constitutes the reach is temporarily stopped at the center of the display section 50a. displayed in the following manner. That is, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot.

The display of the main character happy after successfully confessing and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute a jackpot suggestion production. After the jackpot suggesting performance, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-1), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing point, if the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a loss variation with reach (L loss variation), the jackpot suggestion effect is not performed and the figure is displayed in the L reach background image G114. As shown in FIG. 24 (A-2), a close-up of a girl with a sad expression is displayed on the display section 50a, and then, as shown in FIG. 24 (B-2), she is disappointed because she failed to confess. The main character will be displayed. At this time, along with the left performance symbol EZ1 and right performance symbol EZ3 of the number "5" that constitute the reach, the middle performance symbol EZ2 of the number "5" that does not constitute the reach is temporarily stopped at the center of the display section 50a. is displayed. That is, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that the reach is out of reach.

The display of the main character being disappointed after failing to confess constitutes a presentation that suggests failure. After the loss suggestion performance, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-2), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in the losing position for reach.

4-2-5. SP Reach Also, the pachinko gaming machine PY is capable of performing SP Reach after N Reach. The SP reach is a performance that suggests that the possibility that the result of the special drawing lottery will be a "big hit" is higher than the L reach, and functions as a performance to make the player expect a jackpot. Note that even in SP reach, the established reach is maintained, but for example, as shown in FIG. It moves to a predetermined position that does not overlap with the small symbol area 50c in the section 50a (for example, the left presentation symbol EZ1 is at the upper left of the display section 50a, and the right presentation symbol EZ3 is at the upper right of the display section 50a).

Furthermore, at the start of SP reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 25(A), a background image exclusively for SP reach (SP reach background image G115) is displayed on the display unit 50a. The SP reach background image G115 is composed of a moving image in which a predetermined Thule develops. The content of the story of the video related to the background image G115 for SP reach can be set as appropriate, but in the basic embodiment, it consists of a confrontation between the main character and an enemy character who is a rival of the main character. ing. The main character is a baseball pitcher, the enemy character is a baseball batter, and the two face off in a baseball game from the standpoint of a pitcher and a batter.

When the background image G115 for SP reach is displayed, an enemy character first appears as shown in FIG. 25(A), and then an enemy character appears in the center of the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 25(B). An image (SP reach start title image) G11 indicating that SP reach has started is displayed. The SP reach start title image G11 is composed of a title image G11a representing the title of the SP reach "In FIG. Ru.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(C), a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are facing each other is displayed. After that, in the SP reach background image G115, as shown in FIG. 26(A), the main character throws a ball, and as shown in FIG. 26(B), the ball advances toward the enemy character, and as shown in FIG. As shown in C), the enemy character starts swinging the bat. Next, as shown in FIG. 26(D), the ball and bat approach each other, and a scene appears where the confrontation between the protagonist character and the enemy character is about to come to an end. This scene constitutes a turning point in the confrontation between the pitcher and the batter, where the main character wins, suggesting a jackpot, or loses, suggesting a loss.

After this winning/losing point, if the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation), as shown in FIG. After winning the battle, as shown in FIG. 27 (B-1), the main character strikes out the enemy character and screams on the mound, and a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 52. be done. At this time, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot.

The display of the main character shouting after winning the battle and the output of a predetermined sound effect constitute a performance suggesting a jackpot. After the jackpot suggesting performance, as shown in FIG. 27 (C-1), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot.

On the other hand, after the winning/losing point, if the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is a reach loss variation (SP loss variation), the jackpot suggestion effect is not performed and the SP reach background image G115 is displayed as shown in FIG. 27 ( As shown in A-2), the enemy character hits a home run and loses the match, and as shown in FIG. 27 (B-2), the main character is disappointed on the mound. At this time, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a reach loss.

The display of the main character being disappointed after losing the battle constitutes a presentation that suggests failure. After the loss suggestion performance, as shown in FIG. 27 (C-2), the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are stopped and displayed in the losing eye for reach.

Next, the movable object performance and operation performance performed in the special figure variation performance will be explained. The movable body performance and operation performance may be performed as part of the above-mentioned SP reach, L reach, N reach, or jackpot game performance, etc., or may be performed independently of these performances. Sometimes it is done. First, I will explain the moving object performance.

4-3. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY is capable of performing a movable body performance that involves the movement of a movable body at a predetermined timing in a predetermined performance such as a special figure variation performance or a jackpot game performance. The movable object performance is a performance using a movable device such as the board movable device 55, and functions as a performance that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot or development to SP reach.

For example, when the movable object effect functions as an effect that suggests the development to SP reach, as shown in Fig. 28 (A), when developing from N reach to SP reach in the special figure variation effect, first As shown in (B), the plate movable device 55 is activated, and the plate movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position when viewed from the front, and is held at that position for a predetermined period of time. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 associated with the operation of the movable board 55k is also displayed on the entire display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 28(C), the effect image G13 is erased, the board movable body 55k rises to the standby position, and the board movable device 55 returns to the normal standby state. When the board moving device 55 returns to the normal standby state, it develops into SP reach. Note that the operation details of the movable device in the movable body performance can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-4. Operation Performance Next, the operation performance will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY performs an operation promotion performance at a predetermined timing in a predetermined performance such as a special figure fluctuation performance or a jackpot game performance, and an operation result performance according to the operation of the first performance button 40k, the second performance button 41k, etc. It is possible to perform operations including. The operation promotion performance is a performance that encourages the player to operate the operation means, and the operation result performance is a performance that is performed in response to the operation of the operation means in the operation promotion performance, and each is a performance to make the player expect a jackpot. It functions as a performance.

For example, as mentioned above, when a winning or losing point is reached in L reach or SP reach, a period (operation valid period) occurs during which the pressing operation of the first production button 40k is valid, and along with the occurrence of this operation valid period, , as shown in FIG. 29(A), a performance (operation promotion performance) that prompts the user to operate the first performance button 40k is performed.

In the operation promotion performance, a first performance button operation promotion performance image G12 is displayed on the display section 50a. The first performance button operation promotion performance image G12 includes an image (operation target image) G12a representing the first performance button 40k to be operated, and an image (pressing An image (operation image) G12b representing the remaining time of the operation valid period (operation valid period) related to the operation of the first effect button 40k (operation valid period remaining time image) G12c.

Note that the operation valid period remaining time image G12c is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes as time passes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Note that FIG. 29(B) shows a state in which the operation valid period has occurred and 1/3 of the operation valid time has elapsed.

Then, when the special pattern variation pattern of the variable display of the special pattern is a jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation), after the first production button 40k is pressed during the operation validity period, or after the first production button 40k is pressed during the operation validity period, After the remaining time of the valid operation period runs out without 40k being operated, the operation result presentation is performed.

As shown in FIG. 29(C), for example, as shown in FIG. 29(C), the operation result is that the panel movable device 55 is operated, the panel movable body 55k is lowered to the operating position, is held at that position for a predetermined time, and the rotating member 55k1 is lowered. rotates for a predetermined time. In this way, the operation result presentation also includes the movable object presentation. Furthermore, at this time, an effect image G13 accompanying the movement of the board movable body 55k is displayed on the entire display section 50a as an operation result effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 29(D), the effect image G13 is erased, the rotation of the rotating member 55k1 is stopped, and the movable board 55k is raised, thereby ending the operation result presentation. When the operation result presentation is completed, a jackpot suggestion presentation is performed.

On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is reach loss variation (SP loss variation), even if the first production button 40k is pressed during the operation validity period, or the first production button 40k is pressed. Even if the remaining time of the performance button operation validity period runs out without being executed, the operation result performance is not performed and the loss suggesting performance is performed.

Note that the operation result presentation is not limited to the operation of the board moving device 55 or the display of the effect image G13, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation performance is not limited to the special symbol variation performance, but can also be executed in the jackpot performance.

4-5. Pre-reading effect Next, a pre-reading effect that can be executed before the special figure variable display subject to special figure reservation is executed will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine PY is capable of performing a look-ahead effect for the special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold for which no jackpot judgment has been made, based on the result of the look-ahead judgment, at any timing of the special figure fluctuation effect. . The pre-read performance is a performance that suggests the degree of expectation of a jackpot for the special figure 1 reservation or the special figure 2 reservation, and functions as a performance that makes the player expect a jackpot even before the variable display of the special figure corresponding to the reservation. As an example of a look-ahead performance, there is a reservation change notice using a reservation performance that represents special map reservation. Here, the pending performance and pending change notice performed in the normal performance mode will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 30(A), the hold effect is performed in a hold display area 50d formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a section in the substantially center of the lower end of the display section 50a. The hold display area 50d is composed of a first area 50d1, a second area 50d2, a third area 50d3, and a fourth area 50d4, which are obtained by dividing the hold display area 50d into four substantially equally in the left and right direction. That is, in the hold display area 50d, the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are arranged in order from the left end to the right end.

In the first area 50d1, the first variable display of special figure 1 is displayed based on the special figure 1 related random number that occurs first among the reserved special figure 1 reserves and corresponds to the special figure 1 reserve. A hold icon representing special figure 1 hold is displayed. Similarly, in the second area 50d2 to fourth area 50d4, the second to fourth reserved special figure 1 reservations are generated based on the special figure 1 related random numbers corresponding to the special figure 1 reservations. A hold icon representing special figure 1 hold, in which special figure 1 variable display is performed, is displayed second to fourth.

In addition, below, the special figure 1 reservation corresponding to the reservation icon displayed in 1st area|region 50d1 is called "special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 1." Similarly, the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icons displayed in the second area 50d2, third area 50d3, and fourth area 50d4 are referred to as "special figure 1 hold in hold order 2" and "special figure 1 hold in hold order 3." "Special figure 1 reservation" and "Special figure 1 reservation of reservation order 4". That is, the existing special drawing 1 reservations are referred to as "reservation order 1" to "reservation order 4" in the order in which they occur.

Moreover, the display area 50e is formed to the left of the hold display area 50d. In the display area 50e, the icon representing the special figure 1 variable display currently being executed is displayed. Therefore, the object indicated by the icon displayed in the display area 50e is different from the object indicated by the hold icon displayed in the hold display area 50d, and strictly speaking, the "hold effect" corresponding to special drawing 1 hold is Although not included, since the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon are related, hereinafter, the display of the hold icon and the display of the icon will be collectively referred to as "hold effect". Further, the hold icon and the icon are collectively referred to as an "icon." Furthermore, the special figure 1 variation display being executed that the icon indicates is also referred to as "the variation".

In addition, in FIG. 30(A), the hold display area 50d and the display area 50e are clearly indicated by dashed lines, and the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 are clearly shown by broken lines; This is written to represent the range of the first area 50d1 to the fourth area 50d4 and the display area 50e, and is not actually displayed.

Next, a specific example of the hold effect will be explained. In the following explanation, variable display of the small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 will be omitted. As a premise, it is assumed that the special figure 1 variable display is in progress (the special figure variable effect is in progress) and the number of special figure 1 reservations (U1) is "2". Under this situation, as shown in FIG. 30(B), in the aforementioned first area 50d1 (not shown), the special figure 1 hold that occurred first among the currently held special figure 1 hold (order of hold) A reservation icon HA2 representing a special figure 1 reservation (reservation order 2) is displayed, and in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown), a reservation icon HA2 representing a special figure 1 reservation (reservation order 2 A hold icon HA3 representing special figure 1 hold) is displayed. Further, in the aforementioned display area 50e (not shown), the icon HA1 representing the currently executed special figure 1 variable display is displayed. Note that the display mode of the icons HA1 to HA3 displayed in FIG. 30(B) is the normal mode.

In this manner, in the hold performance, special drawings 1 are displayed in order of occurrence from the left end to the right of the hold display area 50d. That is, the variable display of reserved special symbols, in other words, the variable display of unexecuted special symbols based on the special symbol related determination information stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 105, is individually displayed with a reservation icon. Ru.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30(C), when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the icon HA1, which had been representing the special symbol variation display being executed until immediately before, is erased. Continuously, when the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation effect) is started based on the special symbol 1 reservation representing the reservation icon HA2, the reservation icon HA2 and the reservation icon HA3 are shifted. Specifically, the hold icon HA2 displayed in the first area 50d1 (not shown) moves to the corresponding display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA3 displayed in the second area 50d2 (not shown) moves to the corresponding display area 50e (not shown). to the first area 50d1. That is, the displayed hold icon HA2 and hold icon HA3 are each shifted one by one to the left. This means that the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold icon HA2 is started, and the special figure 1 hold that the hold icon HA3 represents is the special figure 1 hold that occurred first among the currently held special figure 1 hold. This is to adapt the hold icon HA2 and the hold icon HA3 to the situation in response to the special figure variable display being started next.

Further, the pending icon HA2 displayed in the display area 50e represents the special figure 1 variable display being executed, so it becomes the icon HA2 when displayed in the display area 50e. That is, the word "icon" is prefixed to "pending" for the icon displayed in the pending display area 50d, and "relevant" for the icon displayed in the display area 50e. In other words, when the hold icon is displayed, if the start condition for the special symbol fluctuation display is satisfied for the special symbol reservation indicated by the hold icon, the special symbol fluctuation display related to the establishment of the start condition is A corresponding hold icon is displayed as the icon.

In addition, when changing from a hold icon to the relevant icon, in other words, when moving the icon from the hold display area 50d to the relevant display area 50e, the size of the icon may remain the same or may be enlarged. In FIG. 30(C), the icon is enlarged approximately twice when moving from the reserved display area 50d to the display area 50e.

Then, from this situation, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and a special drawing 1 reservation occurs, a new reservation is made according to the occurrence of the special symbol 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 30(E). Icon HA4 is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown).

In this way, when a prize is won in the first starting slot 11 and a special drawing 1 related random number is acquired, one common icon is displayed. This icon will disappear when the special figure 1 variable display based on the winning prize ends, but while it is displayed, it will remain in the state in which the special figure 1 variable display is placed (on hold and in progress). Depending on the icon, the icon exists under different names (pending icon and the icon).

By the way, as mentioned above, the start winning command includes win/fail information and special figure fluctuation pattern information. Then, the pachinko game machine PY can display the hold icon in a normal mode or a special mode based on this validity information and special symbol variation pattern information. Displaying this hold icon in a special manner is called a "hold change notice."

When the display mode of the pending icon is a special mode, that is, when a pending change notice is given, the player can have the expectation that he may win the jackpot with the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the pending icon. . Next, a specific example of the pending change notice will be explained. As a specific example of the suspension change notice, assume that the display mode of the suspension icon HA4 shown in FIG. 30(E) becomes a special mode.

As one type of reservation change notice, the special mode becomes immediately after the reservation icon is displayed, in other words, the reservation change notice is given when the special drawing 1 reservation occurs (at the time of winning the first starting opening 11). There is a pending notice type. For example, as shown in FIG. 31(A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 30(D)), a game ball enters the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 is put on hold. When this occurs, similarly to the case of FIG. 30(E), in response to the occurrence of the special drawing 1 holding, the holding icon HA4 in the normal mode is displayed in the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown). In addition, in the drawing, the hold icon in the normal mode appears to be completely stationary, but in reality, even if you try to make it completely stationary, the display position does not move, but the It may also be configured so that it sways slightly in the field.

Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31(B), the display mode of the hold icon HA4 changes from the normal mode to the special mode (gray in FIG. 31(B)) (a pending change notice is given). In the example of FIG. 31, the hold icon HA4 is displayed in the normal mode for a moment after being displayed, but it may be displayed in a special mode and the period during which it is displayed in the normal mode may be eliminated.

As another type of reservation change notice, there is a reservation notice type in which the reservation icon takes a special mode when it moves, in other words, the reservation change notice is given at the time of the shift of special drawing 1 reservation. For example, as shown in FIG. 32(A), from the situation before the hold icon HA4 is displayed (the situation in FIG. 30(D)), a game ball enters the first starting port 11, and the special figure 1 is put on hold. When this occurs, as shown in FIG. 32(B), in response to the occurrence of the special drawing 1 holding, the holding icon HA4 in the normal mode (white in FIG. 32(B)) moves to the aforementioned second area 50d2 (not shown). will be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 32(C), when the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed, the icon HA2, which had been representing the special symbol variation display being executed until immediately before, is erased. Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol (special symbol variation effect) is started based on the special symbol 1 reservation represented by the reservation icon HA3, as shown in FIG. 32(D), the special symbol is displayed in the first area 50d1. The hold icon HA3 that was displayed moves to the corresponding display area 50e (not shown), and the hold icon HA4 that was displayed in the second area 50d2 moves to the first area 50d1 (not shown). Here, when the hold icon HA4 moves from the second area 50d2 to the first area 50d1, its display mode changes from a normal mode to a special mode (gray in FIG. 32(D)) (a notice of hold is given) .

Further, it is possible to provide a plurality of types of special modes related to the reservation change notice, and to make the jackpot expectation level different depending on the type of the special mode. For example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon is associated with the color of the hold icon, and white, green, red, and gold are set as the display mode of the hold icon. Here, white is the normal mode, and green, red, and gold are the special modes. The jackpot expectation level indicated by the display mode of the pending icon can be set to increase in the order of white < green < red < gold.

In addition, the pre-reading performance can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the pre-read effect is not limited to the display mode of the hold icon HA, but includes images other than the hold icon HA on the display section 50a such as a background image, sound output from the speaker 52, light emission from the frame lamp 53, and board movement. It is possible to perform the operation using a presentation device other than the image display device 50, such as the operation by the device 55. Furthermore, as a production mode of the look-ahead production, in addition to a production mode that continues without interruption from execution until the special symbol fluctuation display starts, such as a pending change notice by a pending icon HA, a stop display of production symbols is also available. It is also possible to use an effect mode that is executed intermittently and continuously, such as every time the effect is performed or the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

5. Game control by game control microcomputer 101 [Game control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained based on FIGS. 33 to 42. Note that the flowchart for controlling the game described below is an example. As for the plurality of processes in the flowchart, the order of execution can be changed as appropriate or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the process contents.

Further, counters, timers, flags, status, buffers, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 101, which will be explained below, are provided in the game RAM 104. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

When the pachinko game machine PY is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided in the game control board 100 reads out and executes the game control main processing program shown in FIG. 33 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the game control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. The power-on processing includes permission settings for access to the gaming RAM 104, settings for the gaming CPU 102, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), and CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: interrupt time management). settings etc. of the circuit for

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

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

[Game control side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be explained. As shown in FIG. 34, in the game control side timer interrupt processing (S005), output processing (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands etc. set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the production control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.

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

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the game control main process of FIG. 33. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers related to the general figure related determination information and the special figure related determination information is performed during the execution period of the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S005)). After the end of S005), this is performed both during the period until the next game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is started.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes other processes (S107) and ends the game control side timer interrupt process (S005). Other processing (S107) includes power-off monitoring processing when the power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and the like. Further, as other processing (S107), a payout control process is performed to pay out prize balls to the player. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting hole 11, the prize ball counter for the second starting hole 12, the prize ball counter for the big winning hole 14, and the prize ball counter for the general winning hole 10 are set to " A check is made to see if it exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170. Then, when transmitting the prize ball signal, an update process is performed to subtract "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal.

Then, the gaming control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes steps S002 to S004 of the gaming control main processing until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input (approximately 4 msec later) ), the game control side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output processing (S101) of the gaming control side timer interrupt processing (S005) executed again, the gaming control microcomputer 101 outputs the data that was set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the previous gaming control side timer interrupt processing (S005). Outputs commands etc.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be explained using FIGS. 35 and 36. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether a game ball has won in the general winning hole 10, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the general winning hole sensor 10a (S201). If a game ball has not entered the general winning hole 10 (NO in S201), the process advances to step S203, and if a game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered into the game ball. General winning hole prize ball processing for paying out prize balls is performed (S202). In the general winning hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls ("3" in the basic embodiment) corresponding to the winning into the general winning hole 10 is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning hole 10.

In step S203, it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S203), the process advances to step S207. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S203), whether the normal operation status (described later) is 1 or not, in other words, whether the normal figure variable display or the auxiliary game is being performed. It is determined whether or not (S204). If the normal operation status is not 1 (NO in S204), the process advances to step S207, and if the normal operation status is 1 (YES in S204), the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter (label-TRND-F) is The normal symbol random number indicated by is acquired as the common symbol related determination information (S205), the acquired common symbol related determination information is stored in the common symbol retention storage section 86 provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S206), and step S207 Proceed to.

In step S207, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 12, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 12 (NO in S207), the process advances to step S214, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 (YES in S207), the game ball has been placed in the predetermined position. Second starting hole prize ball processing is performed to pay out the number of prize balls (S208). In the second starting hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls (“2” in the basic embodiment) corresponding to the winning to the second starting hole 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting hole 12.

Next, if the number of special drawings 2 pending (specifically the value of the counter (special drawing 2 holding number counter) provided in the gaming RAM 104 that counts the number of special drawings 2 holding) is "4" (upper limit memory number) or more, It is determined whether there is one (S209). If the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "4" or more (YES in S209), the process advances to step S214, but if the number of reserved special drawings 2 is not "4" or more (less than "4"), ( NO in S209), the special figure 2 reservation number addition process is performed (S210). In the special figure 2 reservation number addition process, the special figure 2 reservation number counter is incremented by 1, and the special figure 2 reservation number indicated by the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is increased by 1.

Next, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 2 related determination information consisting of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S211).

Next, a second prefetch determination process is performed (S212). In the second look-ahead determination process, the second start winning command is specified by comparing the current gaming state with the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the second look-ahead determination table shown in FIG. A second starting winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 2 related determination information acquired in step S211 in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b (S213).

Subsequently, in step S214, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 11, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a. If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (NO in S214), the process proceeds to step S221, and if the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (YES in S214), the game ball has been placed in the predetermined position. First starting hole prize ball processing is performed to pay out the number of prize balls (S215). In the first starting hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls ("4" in the basic embodiment) corresponding to the winning into the first starting hole 11 is added to the prize ball counter for the first starting hole 11.

Next, the number of special figure 1 reservations (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 1 reservation number counter) provided in the gaming RAM 104 that counts the number of special figure 1 reservations) is "4" (upper limit memory number) or more. It is determined whether or not (S216). If the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "4" or more (YES in S216), the process proceeds to step S221, but if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is not greater than (less than) "4" (NO in S216), the process proceeds to step S221. ), the special figure 1 reservation number addition process is performed (S217). In the special figure 1 reservation number addition process, the special figure 1 reservation number counter is incremented by 1, and the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a is increased by 1.

Next, special symbol random number counter (label-TRND-T), jackpot symbol type random number counter (label-TRND-OS), reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and special symbol variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND- The special figure 1 related determination information consisting of HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related determination information buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104 (S218).

Next, a first look-ahead determination process is performed (S219). In the first lookahead determination process, the first start winning command is identified by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in the first lookahead determination table shown in FIG. A first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 stores the special figure 1 related determination information acquired in step S218 in a storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserves in the special figure 1 reserve storage section 105a (S220).

In step S221, it is determined whether a game ball has entered the big winning hole 14, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the big winning hole sensor 14a. If a game ball has not entered the grand prize opening 14 (NO in S221), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if a gaming ball has entered the grand prize opening 14 (YES in S221), the memory is stored in the gaming RAM 104. It is determined whether the counter value of the provided big winning opening prize counter is "9" or more (S222). The big winning hole prize counter is a counter for counting the number of prizes won in the big winning hole 14 in one round game of the big winning game. It should be noted that the big winning opening winning counter is cleared every time each round game ends. In the basic embodiment, the number of winnings (the prescribed number of winnings) in the big winning hole 14 related to prize balls in one round game is set to "10". Therefore, the process of step S222 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening prize counter is "11" or more (YES in S222), the sensor detection process is ended, and the counter value of the big winning opening prize counter is not more than "11", that is, less than "11". If so (NO in S222), the counter value of the big winning hole prize counter is incremented by 1 (S223), and the big winning hole prize ball processing is performed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player (S224). ), the sensor detection process ends. In addition, in the grand winning hole prize ball process, the number of prize balls ("9" in the basic embodiment) corresponding to the winning to the grand winning hole 14 is added to the prize ball counter for the grand winning hole 14.

Note that sensors other than sensors 10a to 14a are provided as sensors capable of detecting game balls, and processes other than those shown in FIGS. 35 to 36 are performed based on the sensor detecting a game ball. Also good.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, normal operation processing regarding control of the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D will be explained. As shown in FIG. 37, the processing regarding the general figure display 82 and electric chew 12D is divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status=1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 101 first checks the "normal operation status" (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", a normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", a normal symbol variation process (S1103) is performed, When the "normal operation status" is "3", a normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", an auxiliary game control process (S1105) is performed. Note that the "normal operation status" is initially set to "1".

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process that is performed during standby when the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the regular symbol reservation storage section 86. Furthermore, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal pattern display 82 for the normal pattern fluctuation time according to the determined general pattern fluctuation pattern. , and change the normal operation status to "2". In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation start command in accordance with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination result in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The normal symbol variation process (S1103) is a process that is performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the common symbol variation time has elapsed since the fluctuating display of the common symbol that is being executed has started (whether or not to end the fluctuating display of the common symbol), and If it is determined that the figure variation time has elapsed, the normal figure is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3". Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal pattern fluctuation stop command to the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the start of the normal pattern fluctuation display.

The ordinary symbol confirmation process (S1104) is a process that is performed when the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), it is determined whether a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the common symbol that is being executed has started (whether to end the stop display of the common symbol). If it is determined that a predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the common symbol that is being stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped and displayed regular symbol is a losing symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4" and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 101 sets an auxiliary game start command to the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 at the time of starting the auxiliary game.

The auxiliary game control process (S1105) is a process that is performed when the auxiliary game is being played. In the auxiliary game control process (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current gaming state and the auxiliary game control table. Then, when the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, special operation processing regarding the control of the special figure display 81, the special figure pending display 83, and the big prize winning device 14D will be explained. As shown in FIG. 38, the processing regarding the special figure display 81, special figure reservation display 83, and big winning device 14D is divided into five statuses (stages). Then, "special operation status=1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 101 first checks the "special operation status" (S1501).

The game control microcomputer 101 performs special symbol standby processing (S1502) when the "special operation status" is "1", and when the "special operation status" is "2", the special symbol fluctuation Perform the process (S1503), and if the "special action status" is "3", perform the special symbol confirmation process (S1504), and if the "special action status" is "4", jackpot game control Processing (S1505) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "5", gaming state setting processing (S1506) is performed. Note that the "special operation status" is initially set to "1".

The special symbol standby process (S1502) is a process that is performed during standby when variable display of special symbols and jackpot games are not being performed. The special symbol standby process will be detailed later.

The special symbol variation process (S1503) is a process performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The special symbol variation process will be detailed later.

The special symbol confirmation process (S1504) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol confirmation process will be detailed later.

The jackpot game control process (S1505) is a process performed in the jackpot game. The game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table by performing jackpot game control processing. When the jackpot game ends, the special operation status is changed to "5". Note that when each round game is started, a round number designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Further, when all the round games are finished and the ending is started, an ending command indicating the ending corresponding to the jackpot symbol related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In addition, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the special operation status "4" and the state where the jackpot game is controlled is the "jackpot game state", and the setting of the special operation status "4" is called "jackpot". It is called "gaming state".

The game state setting process (S1506) is a process for setting the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game when the jackpot game ends. For example, when controlling in a high probability state after a jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag area of the gaming RAM 104 to set the high probability state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the high probability state is to be limited, the duration is also set. For example, if the termination condition for the high probability state is the number of times the special figure variable display is executed, that number (hereinafter referred to as "high probability specified number of times") is set in the high probability remaining number of times counter provided in the gaming RAM 104. . In addition, when controlling in a time saving state after a jackpot game, the time saving flag is turned ON in the time saving flag area of the gaming RAM 104 to set the time saving state. Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of the time saving state is to be limited, the duration is also set. For example, when the end condition of the time saving state is the number of executions of the special figure variable display, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "time saving specified number of times") is set in the remaining time saving number counter provided in the gaming RAM 104.

In addition, the gaming control microcomputer 101 sets a gaming status command indicating the gaming status after the jackpot game in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 in the gaming status setting process.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be explained using FIG. 39. In the special symbol standby process (S1502), first, it is determined whether the special symbol 2 pending number is "0" (S1601). If the special figure 2 reservation number is "0" (YES in S1601), that is, if there is no memory of the special figure 2 related judgment information acquired due to winning in the second starting opening 12, the special figure 2 related judgment information is not stored. It is determined whether the number of 1 reservations is "0" (S1608). Then, if the number of reserved special drawings 1 is also "0" (YES in S1608), that is, if there is no memory of the special drawing 1 related judgment information acquired due to winning in the first starting opening 11, It is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON (S1618). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1618), the special symbol waiting process is finished, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1618), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1619). , turns on the customer waiting flag (S1620), and ends the special symbol waiting process.

In addition, if the number of special drawings 2 reserved is "0" but the number of special drawings 1 holding is not "0" (YES in S1601 and NO in S1608), that is, there is no special drawing 2 related determination information, but the first start If there is one or more stored pieces of special figure 1 related determination information acquired due to winning in the mouth 11, special figure 1 determination processing (S1609) and special figure 1 variation pattern determination processing (S1610) are performed.

In the special symbol 1 determination process (S1609), the first stored special symbol random number among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special symbol 1 pending storage unit 105a is read out, and the special symbol random number is read out based on the jackpot determination table associated with the gaming state. Then, a judgment is made as to whether it is a jackpot or a loss (jackpot judgment).

Here, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out and the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the first jackpot symbol type determination table (jackpot symbol type determination). Then, jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in a special symbol buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104, and a symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the gaming RAM 104.

Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is a "loss", loss symbol data representing a loss is set in the special pattern buffer, and a symbol designation command representing a loss is set in the output buffer.

Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1610) will be explained using FIG. 40. In the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is currently in a non-time saving state (S1651). If it is a non-time-saving state (YES in S1651), select the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving state (S1652) and proceed to step S1654; if it is not in a non-time-saving state (NO in S1651), the time-saving After selecting the state special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1653), the process advances to step S1654.

In step S1654, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether the jackpot determination result is a "jackpot". If it is not a jackpot (NO in S1654), the process advances to step S1655, and if it is a jackpot (YES in S1654), a jackpot symbol is selected from the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table (S1659), the process advances to step S1660.

In step S1655, the game control microcomputer 101 performs reach determination. In the reach determination, a reach random number is read out, and the reach random number is compared with a reach determination table according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state/time saving state) to determine whether there is a reach or no reach.

The game control microcomputer 101 next determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S1655 is "with reach" (S1656). If there is a reach (YES in S1656), select a special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table for loss with reach from the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653 (S1658). After that, the process advances to step S1660, and if there is no reach (NO in S1656), the current number of reserved special symbols 1 is checked, and the result is selected in the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination table selected in either step S1652 or step S1653. After selecting the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for no-reach loss according to the number of reserved special figures 1 (S1657), the process proceeds to step S1660.

In step S1660, the game control microcomputer 101 reads out the special pattern variation pattern random number, and compares the special pattern variation pattern random number with the special pattern 1 variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S1657 to S1659. Determine the special figure 1 variation pattern The special figure 1 variation pattern is determined. Next, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a special figure 1 variation start command indicating the determined special figure 1 variation pattern in the output buffer (S1661), and starts the special figure 1 variation according to the determined special figure 1 variation pattern. The time is set in the special operation timer (S1662), the special symbol 1 variation pattern determination process is ended, and the process returns to the special symbol standby process.

Note that the special operation timer is updated by 4ms in other processing in the game control side timer interrupt processing. In addition, the set special figure 1 variation start command includes information regarding the type of special symbol (that it is special figure 1) and information about the special figure variation pattern judgment performed in the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment process (S1610). Contains information about the results (information on special pattern fluctuation patterns, including information on whether there is a reach or not and special symbol fluctuation time).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special pattern 1 display 81a to start displaying the special pattern 1 in a variable manner based on the special pattern variation time corresponding to the special pattern 1 variation pattern determined in step S1610 (S1611). .

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a from the current position to the side where it is read out, and also shifts the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage section 105a Special figure 1 reservation storage section shift processing is performed to clear the storage area corresponding to the first reservation (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1612). In this way, the special drawing 1 reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 reservation number counter (S1613), and changes the special figure 1 reservation number indicated by the special figure 1 reservation display 83a by decreasing it by "1" ( S1614), and changes the special operation status to "2" (S1615).

The game control microcomputer 101 then determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1616), and if it is ON (YES in S1616), turns the customer waiting flag OFF (S1617), and performs special symbol waiting processing. If it is not ON (NO in S1616), the special symbol standby process ends without executing step S1617.

In addition, if the number of reserved special drawings 2 is not "0" in step S1601 (NO in S1601), that is, there is one or more stored special drawings 2 related judgment information acquired due to winning in the second starting port 12. If there is, special figure 2 determination processing (S1602) and special figure 2 variation pattern determination processing (S1603) are performed. The special figure 2 judgment process (S1602) and the special figure 2 variation pattern judgment process (S1603) are basically the same processing contents as the special figure 1 judgment process (S1609) and the special figure 1 variation pattern judgment process (S1610). .

The special figure 2 determination process (S1602) is basically the same except that the table used for jackpot determination is the second jackpot determination table, and the table used for jackpot symbol type determination is the second jackpot symbol type determination table. Since this is the same process as the special figure 1 determination process (S1609), the explanation will be omitted. Also, the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1603) is basically the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process (S1603), except that the table used in the special figure 2 variation pattern determination is the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table. Since this process is similar to S1610), the explanation will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the special figure 2 display 81b to start variable display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure variation time according to the special figure variation pattern determined in step S1603 (S1604).

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b from the current position to the side where it is read out, and also shifts the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage section 105b to Special figure 2 pending storage section shift processing is performed to clear the storage area corresponding to the fourth pending item (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1605). In this way, the special drawing 2 reservations are consumed in the order in which they were reserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the special map 2 reservation number counter (S1606), and changes the special map 2 reservation number indicated by the special map 2 reservation display 83b by decreasing it by "1" (S1607). ), the special operation status is changed to "2" (S1615), and the process advances to step S1616.

In the basic embodiment as described above, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special symbol 1 reservation is performed only when the special symbol 2 reservation is "0" (YES in S1601). That is, the extinguishment of the special figure 2 reservation is executed in priority to the extinguishment of the special figure 1 reservation. In the basic embodiment, it is easier for the player to win a jackpot symbol with a large profit in the lottery based on the special symbol 2 reservation than in the lottery based on the special symbol 1 reservation. In addition, the extinguishment of the special figure 1 reservation may be executed in priority to the extinguishment of the special figure 2 reservation. Moreover, the extinguishment of the special figure 1 hold and the extinguishment of the special figure 2 hold may be performed in the order in which the hold occurs, regardless of the type of special figure.

[Special symbol variation processing]
Next, the special symbol variation process will be explained using FIG. 41. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the variation display of the special symbol, that is, when the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1603 or step S1610 has elapsed (special It is determined whether the operation counter=0) (S1701). If you do not want to end the fluctuating display of special symbols (NO in S1701), you can end the special symbol fluctuating process, and if you want to end the fluctuating display of special symbols (YES in S1701), you can display the fluctuating special symbols on the special symbol display 81. At the same time, special symbols are stopped and displayed according to the symbol data (jackpot symbol data or loss special symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1602 or step S1609 (S1702).

Next, a preset special symbol confirmation time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the special operation timer (S1703), and a special symbol variation stop command indicating the end of the variation display of the special symbol is output to the buffer. (S1704), changes the special operation status to "3" (S1705), and ends the special symbol variation process.

[Special design confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be explained using FIG. 42. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1504), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, when the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1703 has elapsed (special It is determined whether the operation counter=0) (S1751). If you do not want to end the special symbol stop display (NO in S1751), if you end the special symbol confirmation process and end the special symbol stop display (YES in S1751), you are currently in a normal probability state (high probability flag is OFF). It is determined whether or not (S1752).

If the game control microcomputer 101 is not currently in the normal probability state (NO in S1752), the process proceeds to step S1757, and if it is currently in the normal probability state (YES in S1752), it is in the time saving state (time saving flag is ON). It is determined whether or not (S1753). If the game control microcomputer 101 is not in the time-saving state (NO in S1753), the process advances to step S1757, and if it is currently in the time-saving state (YES in S1753), it displays the remaining variable displays of special symbols that can be executed in the time-saving state. The value of the remaining time saving number counter that measures the number of times (remaining number of time saving) is subtracted by "1" (S1754), and it is determined whether the value of the remaining time saving number counter is "0" (S1755). If the value of the remaining time saving counter (remaining number of time saving) is not "0" (NO in S1755), the process advances to step S1757, and if the value of the remaining time saving number counter (remaining number of time saving) is "0" (in S1755) YES), the time-saving state is shifted to a non-time-saving state (the time-saving flag is turned OFF) (S1756), and the process proceeds to step S1757.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 checks the current game state, sets a game state command indicating the game state in the output buffer (S1757), and determines whether the special symbol currently being stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. (S1758). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1758), change the special operation status to "1" (S1762), finish the special symbol confirmation process, and if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1758), reset the gaming state ( A normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the high probability flag and time saving flag are turned off, and the values of the high probability remaining number of times counter and time saving remaining number of times counter are set to "0") (S1759).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a jackpot game preparation process (S1760), changes the special operation status to "4" (S1761), and ends the special symbol confirmation process. In the jackpot game preparation process, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a jackpot game control table corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104. In addition, a jackpot opening flag indicating that the opening is in progress according to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is turned on in a predetermined area of the gaming RAM 104, and a predetermined opening time (the jackpot game starts) is set according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Set the time from the time the game is played until the start of one round) to the special operation timer. Furthermore, in accordance with the type of jackpot symbol, an opening command indicating the type of jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. The opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol indicates that a jackpot game (opening of the jackpot game) corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed jackpot symbol is started.

6. Control of production by production control board 120 [Production control main processing]
Next, the control of effects by the effect control board 120 will be explained using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 43 to 47. Note that the flowchart for controlling the effects described below is an example. As for the plurality of processes in the flowchart, the order of execution can be changed as appropriate or the processes can be executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the process contents.

In addition, counters, timers, flags, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the control of effects by the effect control board 120 below are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko game machine PY is turned on, the performance control microcomputer 121 provided in the performance control board 120 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 43 from the performance ROM 123 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the production control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings for the performance CPU 122, settings for SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed.

Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various performance determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various performances are updated. Note that the random numbers for performance determination include various random numbers for determining performance content, such as a random number for determining a stop symbol pattern and a random number for determining a special symbol variation performance pattern, which will be described later.

As an example, the method of updating the random number counter for judgment regarding various performances can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above. When updating, the random numbers may be added by 2 instead of being added by 1. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the performance RAM 124 of the performance control board 120 (for example, a special figure fluctuation performance start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening performance start command, a round performance start command, which will be described later) command, ending effect start command, etc.) to the image control board 140.

The image control board 140 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 50a (performs various effects using the image) according to the received command. In addition to the various performances performed by the image control board 140, the production control board 120 outputs audio from the speaker 52 via the audio control circuit 161 (executes various performances using audio), and controls the sub-drive board. 162 to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light (to perform various effects by emitting light), and to operate the board movable body 55k (to perform various effects by movement). The various performances include a special figure variation performance, a jackpot game performance (jackpot opening performance, round performance, jackpot ending performance), customer waiting performance, operation performance, and pre-reading performance.

The performance control microcomputer 121 then permits an interrupt (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed. The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) and the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) will be described later.

The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time a strobe signal, that is, various commands sent from the game control board 100, is input to the external INT input section of the production control microcomputer 121. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the production control microcomputer 121 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output process (S101) of the game control board 100 in the reception buffer of the production RAM 124. This reception interrupt processing is executed with priority over other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1ms timer interrupt processing will be explained using FIG. 44. The 1ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1ms period is input to the production control board 120. The performance control microcomputer 121 first performs input processing (S4101) in the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the production control microcomputer 121 creates first production button switch data based on the detection signal from the first production button sensor 40a. The performance control microcomputer 121 creates second performance button switch data based on the detection signal from the second performance button sensor 41a.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs light emission data output processing (S4102). In the light emission data output process, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the light emission data created in the light emission data creation process (S4203) in the 10ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in order to cause the frame lamp 53 to emit light at a timing that matches the image effect, etc. is output to the sub-drive board 162. That is, the production control microcomputer 121 causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the light emission data.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a movable device control process (S4103). In the movable device control process, the performance control microcomputer 121 creates or outputs drive data (data for driving the movable board 55k) in order to drive the movable board 55k at a predetermined timing. That is, the performance control microcomputer 121 drives the board movable body 55k in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Next, the production control microcomputer 121 performs timer update processing (S4104). In the timer update process, various timers provided in the performance RAM 124, which will be described later, are updated in order to manage and control time related to various predetermined performances. In this process, the timer provided in the effect RAM 124 is updated by 1 msec.

Then, the production control microcomputer 121 performs watchdog timer processing to reset the watchdog timer (S4105), and ends the 1ms timer interrupt processing.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt process will be explained using FIG. 45. The 10ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10msec is input to the production control board 120. In the 10ms timer interrupt process, the performance control microcomputer 121 first performs a received command analysis process that analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer in step S4010 (S4201). The received command analysis process will be explained in detail in the basic embodiment described below.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs audio control processing (S4202). In the audio control process, audio data (data that controls the output of audio from the speaker 52) is created and sent to the audio control circuit 161 based on the performance content indicated by the special figure fluctuation performance data set in the performance RAM 124. is output.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a light emission data creation process (S4203). In the light emission data creation process, light emission data is created based on the performance contents indicated by the special symbol variation performance data set in the performance RAM 124, and the like.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be explained using FIGS. 46 and 47. In the received command analysis process, the performance control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not it has received a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) from the gaming control board 100, in other words, it has received a start winning command. It is determined whether the data has been stored in the buffer (S4301). If the performance control microcomputer 121 has received the start winning command (YES in S4301), it proceeds to step S4302, whereas if it has not received the start winning command (NO in S4301), it proceeds to step S4303.

In step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a starting winning process in response to the game ball winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12. In the starting winning process, the received starting winning command is stored in the starting winning command pending storage section 125 in the performance RAM 124. Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the stored starting winning command and determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead performance that indicates the expected level of jackpot. The pre-read effects include a pending change notice in which a pending icon is displayed in a special manner, and a continuous notice effect performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of special symbols. When it is decided to execute these pre-read effects, a pre-read effect start command for executing the decided effects is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

When the prefetch effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is sent to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 starts the predetermined effect from the image ROM 142. The image is read out and a pre-read effect using the image is performed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50. In addition, while the image control board 140 is performing the prefetch effect using images, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls audio according to the prefetch effect content indicated by the prefetch effect start command sent to the image control board 140. The sound is output from the speaker 52 via the circuit 161 (executing a pre-reading performance using audio), and the frame lamp 53 is made to emit light via the sub-drive board 162 (executing a pre-reading performance using light emission), and the board movable body It is possible to operate 55k (execute a look-ahead effect by operation).

In step S4303, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the symbol designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the symbol designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if it has received the symbol designation command (YES in S4303), the production control microcomputer 121 transfers the symbol designation command to the production RAM 124. The symbol designation command is stored in the symbol designation command storage section 126 (S4304).

In step S4305, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation start command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special figure fluctuation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the special figure variation start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307, while if the special figure variation start command has been received (YES in S4305), the production contents of the special figure variation production are determined. , performs a special figure variation effect start process (S4306) for starting the special figure variation effect.

In the special figure variation production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 first stores a special figure variation start command in the special figure variation start command storage section 127 in the production RAM 124. Next, based on the contents of the stop special symbol (type of jackpot symbol, losing special symbol) indicated by the symbol designation command already stored in step S4304 and the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the special symbol variation start command, the production symbol EZ1 is stopped and displayed. -EZ3, and a stop symbol pattern determination table for performing a stop symbol determination for determining small symbols KZ1 to KZ3. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with special symbols and special symbol variation patterns. Therefore, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the stop special symbol and the special symbol variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, the values of random numbers for stop symbol pattern determination (stop symbol pattern determination value) are distributed. Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs a stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number.

In the stop symbol pattern determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for stop symbol pattern determination with the selected stop symbol pattern table and determines the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 to be stopped and displayed. Then, data representing the determined performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 are set in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124. For example, if the special symbol variation pattern is a no-reach variation, a combination of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected so as to result in a so-called "missing pattern". In addition, if the special pattern fluctuation pattern is a reach/loss fluctuation, the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same, and the medium performance pattern EZ2 is different from them. The KZ3 combination is selected. Furthermore, if the special symbol variation pattern is a jackpot variation, a combination of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 is selected to form a so-called "Zero" according to the production mode and the type of jackpot symbol. .

Next, the performance control microcomputer 121 generates a special figure fluctuation performance pattern in which the performance contents of the special figure fluctuation performance are associated, based on the performance mode in which it is staying and the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the special figure fluctuation start command. Select a special figure variation performance pattern determination table for determining the special figure variation performance pattern to be determined. A plurality of special figure variation performance pattern determination tables are provided in association with production modes and special figure variation patterns. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 121 selects one special symbol variation production pattern determination table that is associated with the special symbol variation pattern. In each special figure fluctuation performance pattern judgment table, the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation performance pattern judgment (special figure fluctuation performance pattern Judgment values) are distributed. Next, the production control microcomputer 121 acquires the value indicated by the random number counter for special figure variation production pattern determination as a random number for special figure variation production pattern determination, and selects a special figure based on the acquired random number for special figure variation production pattern determination. Performs fluctuation performance pattern judgment.

The performance control microcomputer 121 collates the acquired random number for determining the special pattern variation performance pattern with the selected special pattern variation performance pattern table in the special pattern variation performance pattern determination, determines the special pattern variation performance pattern, and determines the special pattern variation performance pattern. The data representing the special figure variation performance pattern (special figure variation performance pattern data) is set in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a special figure variation performance start command indicating the special figure fluctuation performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. set.

When the special figure variation effect start command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes a predetermined command from the image ROM 142. The effect image is read out, and a special figure variation effect is performed using the image on the display section 50a of the image display device 50.

Further, the special figure variation performance start command includes information regarding the production flow associated with the special figure variation pattern indicated by the special figure variation start command. In addition, the special figure variation effect start command includes, in addition to the special figure variation effect using the images performed on the image display device 50, the special figure variation effect using the sound output from the speaker 52, and the special figure variation effect using the light emitted from the frame lamp 53. It includes the performance content of the figure fluctuation performance and the performance content of the special figure fluctuation performance based on the operation performed by the board movable body 55k.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 121 controls the special symbol variation production content indicated by the special symbol variation production start command sent to the image control board 140 while the special symbol variation production using images is being performed by the image control board 140. In response to this, the speaker 52 outputs audio via the audio control circuit 161 (executes the special figure variation effect using audio), and causes the frame lamp 53 to emit light via the sub-drive board 162 (executes the special figure variation effect by emitting light). (performs a variable effect), and operates the board movable body 55k (executes a special figure variable effect by operation).

In step S4307, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the special symbol fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the special symbol fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the special symbol fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), the process proceeds to step S4309, while if it has received the special symbol fluctuation stop command (YES in S4307), the special symbol fluctuation stops. A special symbol variation performance end process (S4308) is performed to end the performance (stop the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3 and perform a stop display).

In the special pattern fluctuation performance end process, the performance control microcomputer 121 analyzes the special pattern fluctuation stop command, and ends the special pattern fluctuation performance appropriately based on the analysis result (performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3, and small pattern KZ1). A special figure variation effect end command for stopping the variable display of KZ3 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. When the image control board 140 receives the special symbol variation production end command, it ends the special symbol variation production that is being executed (stops the variation production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and small symbols KZ1 to KZ3).

In step S4309, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the gaming state command (NO in S4309), it proceeds to step S4311, whereas if it has received the gaming state command (YES in S4309), it analyzes the gaming state command. , identifies the gaming state represented by the gaming state command, and performs a gaming state setting process for setting the gaming state (S4310).

The production control microcomputer 121 sets a gaming state flag corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command in the gaming state flag area of the production RAM 124 in the gaming state setting process. For example, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the gaming state flag "00H" in the gaming state flag area of the production RAM 124 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is the normal gaming state. Further, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the gaming state flag "01H" in the gaming state flag area of the production RAM 124 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is a high probability high base gaming state. Further, the performance control microcomputer 121 sets a gaming state flag "02H" in the gaming state flag area of the performance RAM 124 if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is a low probability high base gaming state.

In step S4311, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313, while if it has received the customer waiting command (YES in S4311), it performs the customer waiting production standby process. (S4312), the received command analysis process ends.

In the customer waiting performance standby process, the performance control microcomputer 121 controls the waiting time (customer waiting performance waiting time: for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the performance pattern to the start of the customer waiting performance. Set it on the timer. The performance control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not this waiting time has elapsed, and if it determines that the waiting time has elapsed, it sends a customer waiting performance start command to the performance RAM 124 to start the customer waiting performance. set in the output buffer of

In step S4313, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the opening command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 121 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4315, whereas if the opening command has been received (YES in S4313), the production control microcomputer 121 executes the jackpot with the start of the opening of the jackpot game. Opening performance start processing is performed (S4314).

In the jackpot opening production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the opening command, and based on the analysis result, determines whether to execute the jackpot opening production according to the opening of the jackpot game to be executed from now on. If it is to be executed, select the performance content of the jackpot opening performance (jackpot opening performance pattern), and output a jackpot opening performance start command to the performance RAM 124 to start the jackpot opening performance with the selected jackpot opening performance pattern. Set in buffer.

In step S4315, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the round number designation command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the round number designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the number of rounds designation command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317, while if the number of rounds designation command has been received (YES in S4315), round production start processing is performed in conjunction with the start of the round game. (S4316).

In the round performance start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the number of rounds designation command, determines whether or not to execute a round production according to the round game to be started from now on, and if it is to be executed, executes the round production. The performance content (round performance pattern) is selected, and a round performance start command corresponding to the selected round performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

In step S4317, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines whether the ending command has been received from the game control board 100, in other words, whether the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4317), the received command analysis process is finished, while if the ending command has been received (YES in S4317), the jackpot ending performance start process ( After performing S4318) and production mode setting processing (S4319), the received command analysis processing ends.

In the jackpot ending production start process, the production control microcomputer 121 analyzes the ending command and determines whether or not to execute the jackpot ending production according to the ending of the jackpot game that will be executed from now on, and if it is to be executed. The performance content (jackpot ending performance pattern) of the jackpot ending performance is selected, and a jackpot ending performance start command corresponding to the selected jackpot ending performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124.

In addition, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a process of setting the performance mode after the jackpot game (setting the performance mode) based on the analysis result of the ending command, specifically, the jackpot symbol indicated by the ending command, in the performance mode setting process. control processing).

For example, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol D, the production control microcomputer 121 sets it to a probability variable production mode that suggests a high probability high base gaming state. Then, a performance mode flag indicating the variable probability performance mode is turned on in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and a variable probability performance mode start command indicating setting of the variable probability performance mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 124 for performance. When the variable performance mode start command set in the output buffer of the performance RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the command at the timing when the ending ends. , displays the background image G120 for probability variation as a background image, and outputs the BGM for probability variation as BGM.

In addition, when the jackpot symbol indicated by the jackpot ending command is jackpot symbol B, jackpot symbol C, or jackpot symbol E, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects either a high probability high base gaming state or a low probability high base gaming state. Set a time-saving production mode in which it is difficult or impossible to determine whether the Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 turns on the performance mode flag indicating the time-saving performance mode in a predetermined area of the performance RAM 124, and sends a time-saving performance mode start command indicating that the time-saving performance mode is set to the output buffer of the performance RAM 124. Set to . When the time-saving production mode start command set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the command at the timing when the ending ends. , the time-saving background image G130 is displayed as the background image, and the time-saving BGM is output as the BGM.

<First embodiment>
Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment of the present invention described above. In the following, differences from the basic embodiment will be mainly described as the first embodiment. Furthermore, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as those in the basic embodiment or similarly corresponding configurations.

The pachinko game machine PY1 according to the first embodiment is capable of executing the same color chance effect in the normal game state and in the normal effect mode. The same color chance production is a production that can be executed based on the result of the first pre-reading judgment (first pre-reading judgment result), and the jackpot related to the special drawing 1 reservation (pre-reading target reservation) that is the target of the first pre-reading judgment. Judgment (pre-read target jackpot judgment) is a jackpot, in other words, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special pattern 1 variation display (pre-read target special pattern variation) corresponding to the pre-read target pending, resulting in a jackpot game state advantageous to the player. It is a performance that suggests that there is a possibility.

In addition, the same color chance production corresponds to the special figure 1 variation display of the one before the prefetch target special figure variation is performed, in other words, the special figure 1 variation display when the reservation order of the prefetch target reservation is reservation order 1. It is executed when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the special figure variation performance (special figure variation performance immediately before the target). In detail, the same color chance production is executed when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (loss manner: so-called "unavailable eye") that is associated with a no-reach loss. In other words, the special figure lottery result related to the special figure 1 hold (preceding generation hold) that occurred one time before the prefetch target hold is a "no-reach loss", in other words, the special figure 1 of the special figure 1 fluctuation display related to the advance generation hold The fact that the variation pattern is "normal loss variation" is included in the conditions for executing the same color chance effect.

Furthermore, the same color chance production includes a stop display in the losing mode of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the special symbol fluctuation production just before the target, and an additional display that is executed in conjunction with the stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3. configured.

The loss mode of the performance patterns EZ1 to EZ3 related to the same color chance production is composed of a special loss mode (special loss mode) that is different from the normal loss mode (normal loss mode) when the same color chance production is not performed. . In addition, the "stop display" in the stop display of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that constitute the same color chance effect refers to the definitive stop display of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that is performed in response to the special figure stop display, and the final stop display of the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 that is performed in response to the special figure stop display, and the It includes a temporary stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 to be performed.

The normal losing mode is a display mode in which the performance symbols G10 constituting the statically displayed performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 have at least two colors or more. That is, at least a part of the colors of the performance symbols G10 constituting the statically displayed performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are different from the others (not all of them are the same). In the first embodiment, blue and red are set as the colors of the effect pattern G10 (FIG. 19(A)), so the color combination related to the normal loss mode is the left effect pattern EZ1 and the middle effect pattern. There are cases where two of EZ2 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are blue and one is red, and cases where two are red and one is blue.

In the first embodiment, the color of the production pattern G10 consisting of the numbers "3" and "7" is red, and the colors "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", The color of the production pattern G10 consisting of "8" and "9" is blue (FIG. 19(A)). In the following, each of the performance symbols G10 consisting of red numbers and the entire performance symbol G10 consisting of red numbers will be referred to as a "red design", and each of the production symbols G10 consisting of blue numbers and the entire production pattern G10 consisting of red numbers will be referred to as a "red symbol". The entire effect pattern G10 is sometimes referred to as a "blue pattern." Further, in the first embodiment, all the number parts related to the red symbol are composed of red, so the red symbol is a performance symbol in which red is applied to the entire performance symbol G10. On the other hand, since the number parts related to the blue pattern are all composed of blue, the blue pattern is a performance pattern in which blue is applied to the entire performance pattern G10. Therefore, it can be understood that a red pattern is characterized by the color red, and a blue pattern is characterized by the color blue. However, the display mode of the color characterizing each performance pattern G10 can be changed as appropriate. For example, each performance pattern G10 may be provided with a specific color (specific color) that characterizes the performance pattern G10 and one or more other colors (non-specific). That is, the effect pattern G10 may be configured such that a part thereof is painted with a specific color. However, since the specific color is a color that characterizes the performance pattern G10, it is basically preferable that it is applied to half or more of the performance pattern G10.

The special losing mode is a display mode in which the color of the performance symbols G10 constituting the left performance symbol EZ1, middle performance symbol EZ2, and right performance symbol EZ3 that are stopped and displayed is one color. In other words, all the colors of the performance symbols G10 constituting the statically displayed performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are the same. In the first embodiment, the colors related to the special losing mode include a case where all the colors of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are blue, and a case where all the colors of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are red. Hereinafter, the blue special losing mode will be referred to as the "first special losing mode", and the red special losing mode will be referred to as the "second special losing mode".

As will be described later, the same color chance production is not only possible when the first look-ahead determination result is a loss variation (SP loss variation, L loss variation, N loss variation), but also when the first look-ahead decision result is a jackpot variation (SP jackpot variation, L jackpot fluctuation) may also be executed. Therefore, the same color chance performance is a performance that, when executed, increases the expectation level (increases the chance) of reaching a jackpot game state. As a result, the special losing mode is a losing mode that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game state than the normal losing mode.

In addition, although the details will be described later, the second special loss mode has a higher possibility/expectation level of hitting the jackpot (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the change of the pre-read target special symbol) in the look-ahead target jackpot judgment than the first special lose mode. This is a losing situation. In the following, the same color chance effect in the first special losing mode will be referred to as the "first same color chance effect", and the same color chance effect in the second special losing mode will be referred to as the "second same color chance effect". It is called. That is, as the types of same color chance effect (same color chance effect types) associated with the color related to the special losing mode, there are a first same color chance effect and a second same color chance effect.

In addition, hereinafter, the stop display of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the special losing mode that constitutes the same color chance performance will be referred to as "same color chance performance". Then, the same-color chance stitch according to the first special losing mode is referred to as a "first same-color chance stitch", and the same-color chance stitch according to the second special losing mode is called a "second same-color chance stitch".

Additional display is performed on the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53. Specifically, the additional display includes the display of an effect image that hides each of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are stopped and displayed, and the light emission of the frame lamp 53. The content of the additional display differs depending on the type of same color chance effect. Hereinafter, the additional display related to the first same-color chance effect will be referred to as a "first additional display," and the additional display related to the second same-color chance effect will be referred to as a "second additional display." Further, there is one presentation content of the additional display related to the first same color chance presentation, and there are two presentation contents of the additional display related to the second same color chance presentation.

The content of the first additional display consists of displaying a blue effect image and emitting blue light from the frame lamp 53. The first performance content of the second additional display consists of displaying a red effect image and emitting red light from the frame lamp 53. The second production content of the second additional display is the display of a golden effect image, the golden light emission of the frame lamp 53, and the superimposition of the character "Kiniro" representing the color of the effect image on the effect image. It consists of a display.

Hereinafter, the first of the second additional displays will be referred to as the "2nd A additional display", and the second of the second additional displays will be referred to as the "2nd B additional display". Furthermore, the second same color chance effect including the 2A additional display is referred to as "2nd A same color chance effect", and the second same color chance effect including the 2B additional display is referred to as "2B same color chance effect". It is also sometimes referred to as ``acting''. That is, the types of the second same color chance effect (second same color chance effect types) associated with the colors related to the additional display include the 2A same color chance effect and the 2B same color chance effect.

In addition, the blue effect image related to the first additional display is referred to as the "first effect image," the red effect image related to the second A additional display is referred to as the "second A effect image," and the second B additional display is referred to as the "second A effect image." The golden effect image related to this may also be referred to as a "second B effect image." Furthermore, the character "Kiniro" representing the color of the second B effect image included in the second part of the second additional display may be referred to as a specific character. The specific character is a character representing the color of the second B effect image, and as mentioned above, gold is a color that suggests that there is a relatively high expectation that the jackpot gaming state will occur, so it is difficult to enter the jackpot gaming state. It can also be positioned as a character that suggests that there is a high possibility that it will happen.

The color of the first effect image related to the first additional display and the emitted color of the frame lamp 53 are blue, and this color is the same as the color of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 related to the first same-color chance accompanied by the first additional display. is the same as Furthermore, the color of the 2nd A effect image related to the 2nd A additional display and the emitted light color of the frame lamp 53 are red, and this color is the same as the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 related to the 2nd A same color chance with the 2nd A additional display. is the same as the color of On the other hand, the color of the 2B effect image related to the 2B additional display and the emitted light color of the frame lamp 53 are gold, and this color is the same as the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 related to the 2B same color chance accompanied by the 2B additional display. different from the color. Therefore, if the first additional display, the second A additional display, and the second B additional display are classified based on the relationship between the color related to the display and the color related to the same color chance eye to which the display is attached (same color chance eye color), The first additional display and the second A additional display are additional displays associated with a special losing mode that is synonymous with the same color chance eye color, and the second B additional display is an additional display associated with a special losing mode that is synonymous with the same color chance eye color. This is an unrelated additional display.

Furthermore, if the first additional display, the second A additional display, and the second B additional display are classified based on the presence or absence of characters in the image, the second B additional display is an additional display that includes characters, the first additional display, and the second A additional display. The display is an additional display that does not include characters.

Although a detailed explanation will be omitted, if you look at the entire performance that can be executed by pachinko gaming machine PY1, the colors related to the performance are in the order of blue < green < red < gold < rainbow color, and the jackpot that the color suggests It is set so that the expectation level for entering the gaming state is high. As will be described later, the look-ahead target jackpot determination is better when the second same-color chance including the second additional display is executed than when the first same-color chance including the first additional display is executed. There is a high possibility of hitting the jackpot (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the change in the special symbol that is read ahead). Furthermore, when the 2B same-color chance including the 2B additional display is executed than when the 2A same-color chance including the 2A additional display is executed, the jackpot (pre-read target special There is a high possibility that the jackpot symbol will stop displaying due to symbol fluctuation. Therefore, the second B additional display can be positioned as an additional display that includes characters that suggest that there is a high possibility of winning a jackpot. Furthermore, in relation to the blue pattern, the red pattern can be positioned as a performance pattern that is entirely colored in a color that suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot game state.

Next, a specific example of the same color chance effect will be explained. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first same color chance production, FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the 2A same color chance production, and FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the 2B same color chance production. . Further, FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a normal loss mode when the same color chance performance is not executed. Currently, in a situation where there is one special figure 1 pending, the special figure 1 variation display related to the normal loss variation is being performed, and various same color chance effects will be executed for this special figure 1 pending. Assume that

First, the first same color chance effect will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 48(A), the variable display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is executed, and the icon HA0 in the normal mode is displayed, and the pending order 1, which is the target of the first same-color chance performance, is displayed. A hold icon HA1 in a normal mode corresponding to the special figure 1 hold is displayed. Here, the first same color chance effect is executed in the special symbol variation effect immediately before the target, so it is executed when the variable display effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed. Therefore, first, as the first same color chance effect, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first special losing mode as shown in FIG. 48(B) (the first same color chance effect is performed). Then, the first additional display is immediately executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48(C), a first effect image G31 is displayed that hides all of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed in the first special losing mode. Although not shown, the frame lamp 53 is emitting blue light at this time.

When the first additional display is executed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds), the first effect image G31 is erased, the frame lamp 53 stops emitting blue light, and the first 1 additional display is completed, and accordingly, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear and are definitively stopped and displayed in the first special losing mode. At this time, the icon HA0 disappears, and then, as the prefetch target special figure fluctuation starts, the pending icon HA1 moves to the icon HA1, as shown in FIG. 48(E). At the same time, the special symbol variation performance (production symbols EZ1 to EZ3) corresponding to the pre-read target special symbol variation is started. In this way, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first special losing mode, the first additional display is performed, and finally the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the first special losing mode. constitutes the first same color chance effect.

Next, the 2nd A same color chance effect will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 49(A), the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is executed, and the corresponding icon HA0 in the normal mode is displayed, and the pending order 1, which is the target of the 2A same color chance production, is displayed. A hold icon HA1 in a normal mode corresponding to the special figure 1 hold is displayed. Here, the 2A same color chance effect is executed in the special symbol variation effect immediately before the target, so it is executed when the variable display effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed. Therefore, first, as the 2A same-color chance performance, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in a second special losing mode as shown in FIG. 49(B) (the second same-color chance performance is performed). Then, the second A additional display is immediately executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49(C), a 2nd A effect image G32A is displayed that hides all of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode. Although not shown, the frame lamp 53 is emitting red light at this time.

When the 2nd A additional display is executed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds), the 2nd A effect image G32A is erased, the frame lamp 53 stops emitting red light, and the The 2A additional display ends, and accordingly, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear and are definitively stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode. At this time, the icon HA0 disappears, and then, as the prefetch target special figure fluctuation starts, the pending icon HA1 moves to the icon HA1, as shown in FIG. 49(E). At the same time, the special symbol variation performance (production symbols EZ1 to EZ3) corresponding to the pre-read target special symbol variation is started. In this way, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode, the 2nd A additional display is performed, and finally the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode. constitutes the 2nd A same color chance effect.

Next, the 2B same color chance effect will be explained. For example, as shown in FIG. 50(A), the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is executed, and the corresponding icon HA0 in the normal mode is displayed, and the pending order 1, which is the target of the 2B same color chance production, is displayed. A holding icon HA1 in a normal mode corresponding to special figure 1 holding is displayed. Here, the 2B same color chance effect is executed in the special symbol variation effect immediately before the target, so it is executed when the variable display effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed. Therefore, first, as the 2B same color chance effect, the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode as shown in FIG. 50(B) (the second same color chance effect is performed). Then, the second B additional display is immediately executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50(C), a 2B effect image G32B is displayed that hides each of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode, and a 2B effect image G32B is also displayed. A specific character image G33 is displayed in a superimposed manner. Although not shown, the frame lamp 53 is emitting gold light at this time.

When the 2nd B additional display is executed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds), the 2nd B effect image G32B is erased, the frame lamp 53 stops emitting light in gold color, and the The 2B additional display ends, and the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 appear and are definitively stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode. At this time, the icon HA0 disappears, and then, in response to the start of the prefetch target special figure variation, the pending icon HA1 moves to the icon HA1, as shown in FIG. 50(E). At the same time, a special symbol variation performance (performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3) corresponding to the pre-read target special symbol variation is started. In this way, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode, the 2B additional display is performed, and finally the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are definitely stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode. constitutes the 2nd B same color chance effect.

In this way, the color of the performance pattern G10 related to the first same color chance is all blue, and the color of the performance pattern G10 related to the 2nd A same color chance is all red, and when the same color chance is performed, the color of the performance pattern G10 is all blue. Display is performed. Here, a specific example will be described in which the same color chance effect is not executed when the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

As in the case of the above-mentioned examples related to the first same color chance effect, the second A same color chance effect, and the second B same color chance effect, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the icon HA0 and the pending icon HA1 are displayed. Here, since the same color chance effect is not executed, when the special symbol variation effect ends, blue and red are mixed as shown in FIG. 51(B) (in FIG. 51(B), blue is the number "1", "2", and the red number is "3") Temporary stop display of production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed in a normal losing mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 51(C), the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which are normally temporarily stopped and displayed in a losing mode, are displayed definitively as they are without additional display being executed as in the case of the same color chance effect. Stop display. Although not shown, in the situations shown in FIGS. 51(B) to 51(C), the frame lamp 53 does not emit light as in the first additional display and the second additional display.

Then, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display related to the special figure 1 hold corresponding to the hold icon HA1 starts in the situation shown in FIG. 51(C), the hold icon HA1 moves and the corresponding As soon as the icon becomes HA1, a special symbol variation performance (production symbols EZ1 to EZ3) corresponding to the pre-read target special symbol variation is started.

Next, an example of the control contents related to the same color chance effect related to special figure 1 suspension in the normal effect mode in the first embodiment will be explained. Note that the control content described below is an example of the control content related to the same color chance effect, so the control content is not limited to the following content and may be changed as appropriate.

For example, in step S4302, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a same color chance effect execution determination for determining whether to execute the same color chance effect based on the first start winning command in the normal effect mode. conduct.

The same color chance effect execution determination is executed with reference to the same color chance effect execution determination table. A configuration example of the same color chance effect execution determination table is shown in FIG. 52(A). As shown in FIG. 52(A), the same color chance effect execution determination table is associated with special figure variation pattern information. Specifically, the same color chance effect execution determination table includes a same color chance effect execution determination table for SP jackpot fluctuations, a same color chance effect execution determination table for L jackpot fluctuations, and a same color chance effect execution determination table for SP loss fluctuations. A determination table, a same color chance performance execution determination table for L loss variation, a same color chance performance execution determination table for N loss variation, and a same color chance performance execution determination table for normal loss variation are provided. Each same color chance effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 52(A) is configured as appropriate so that the selection rate for executing/not executing the same color chance effect becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 52(A). has been done.

As shown in FIG. 52(A), the special symbol variation pattern information indicated by the first starting winning command may be determined to be "executed" both when it is a jackpot variation and when it is a loss variation. Therefore, when the same color chance effect is executed, there is a possibility that a jackpot will be hit in the pre-read target jackpot determination (the jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed due to the pre-read target special symbol fluctuation) and a jackpot game state will occur. In other words, the expectation level for hitting a jackpot (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to a change in the pre-read target special symbol) in the pre-read target jackpot determination is improved (and the chance is increased). In addition, the special figure variation pattern information indicated by the start winning command may be determined to be "executed" both in the case of a special figure variation pattern in which a reach is established and in the case of a special figure variation pattern in which a reach is not established. Therefore, when the same color chance effect is executed, there is a possibility that a reach will be achieved with the special figure variation effect (pre-read target special figure variation effect) corresponding to the pre-read target special figure change. In other words, with the look-ahead target special symbol variation performance, the degree of expectation for a reach to be achieved is improved (the chance for a reach to be achieved is increased).

When the production control microcomputer 121 determines that "the same color chance production is to be executed" in the same color chance production execution determination, it then performs the same color chance production type determination for determining the same color chance production type. The same color chance effect type determination is executed with reference to the same color chance effect effect type determination table. A configuration example of the same color chance effect type determination table is shown in FIG. 52(B). As shown in FIG. 52(B), the same color chance effect type determination table is associated with special figure variation pattern information. Specifically, the same color chance effect type determination table includes a same color chance effect type determination table for SP jackpot variation, a same color chance effect effect type determination table for L jackpot variation, and a same color chance effect effect type for SP loss variation. A determination table, a same color chance performance type determination table for L loss variation, a same color chance performance type determination table for N loss variation, and a same color chance performance type determination table for normal loss variation are provided.

As shown in FIG. 52 (B), when the special symbol fluctuation pattern information is SP reach fluctuation (SP jackpot fluctuation, SP loss fluctuation), L reach fluctuation (L jackpot fluctuation, L loss fluctuation), N loss fluctuation. In both case and normal loss variation, the "first same color chance effect type" may be determined. Therefore, when the first same color chance effect is executed as the same color chance effect, the pre-read target special figure variation effect, in other words, in the first special figure variation effect after the first same color chance effect, There is a possibility of reaching a reach, a possibility of developing from N reach to SP reach or L reach, and a possibility of becoming a jackpot. That is, the first same-color chance performance is a performance that suggests the possibility of establishing a reach, the possibility of developing from N reach to SP reach or L reach, and the possibility of a jackpot game state.

In addition, in the case of SP reach variation (SP jackpot variation, SP loss variation), L reach variation (L jackpot variation, L loss variation), and N loss variation, the "second same color chance effect" is determined. However, it is not normally decided to use the "second chance of the same color" due to fluctuations in losses. Therefore, when the second same-color chance effect is executed, it is determined that a reach is established in the pre-read target special figure special figure variation effect. In other words, the second same-color chance performance is a performance that suggests that a reach is achieved.

Furthermore, the probability that "second same color chance effect" will be determined in the case of N loss variation is extremely low compared to the cases of SP reach variation and L reach variation. Therefore, when the second same color chance effect is executed as the same color chance effect, the same color chance effect may not develop into SP reach or L reach, but it will develop into SP reach or L reach. Probability is high. That is, the second same-color chance effect is a presentation that suggests that there is a possibility that it will not develop into SP reach or L reach, but there is a high possibility that it will develop into SP reach or L reach.

In addition, when the performance control microcomputer 121 determines "second same color chance performance" in the same color chance performance type determination, the display content of the second additional display, in other words, the second same color chance performance type is determined. 2nd same color chance eye effect type determination (second same color chance eye effect type determination) is performed. The second same color chance effect type determination is executed with reference to the second same color chance effect effect type determination table. A configuration example of the second same color chance effect type determination table is shown in FIG. 52(C). As shown in FIG. 52(C), the second same color chance effect type determination table is associated with special figure variation pattern information. Specifically, the second same color chance effect type determination table includes a second same color chance effect type determination table for SP jackpot fluctuation, a second same color chance effect type determination table for L jackpot change, and a second same color chance effect type determination table for SP loss change. A second same color chance performance type determination table, a second same color chance performance type determination table for L loss variation, and a second same color chance performance type determination table for N loss variation are provided.

If the special pattern variation pattern information is SP reach variation (SP jackpot variation, SP loss variation), L reach variation (L jackpot variation, L loss variation), or N loss variation, "2nd A same color chance effect type" ” may be determined. Therefore, when the 2nd A same color chance effect (2nd A additional display) is executed as the same color chance effect, the possibility of developing from N reach to SP reach or L reach with the pre-read target special figure variation effect, It could be a big hit. In other words, the 2nd A same color chance performance is a performance that suggests the possibility of developing from N reach to SP reach or L reach, and the possibility of a jackpot.

In addition, in the case of N reach variation, "2nd B same color chance effect (2nd B additional display)" is not determined, and comparing SP jackpot variation and L jackpot variation, and SP loss variation and L loss variation. In any case, the probability of determining the "2nd B same color chance effect" is higher in the special figure 1 variation pattern related to SP reach. Therefore, when the 2B same color chance effect (second B additional display) is executed as the same color chance effect, there is a high possibility that SP reach will be executed in the pre-read target special figure variation effect.

Furthermore, when comparing the SP jackpot variation and SP loss variation, and the L jackpot variation and L loss variation, in each case, the special pattern 1 variation pattern related to the jackpot is determined to have a "2nd B same color chance effect". There is a high probability that it will happen. Therefore, when the 2B same color chance effect (2B additional display) is executed as the same color chance effect, there is a high possibility of a jackpot in the pre-read target special figure variation effect.

Then, when it is decided to execute the same color chance effect, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the performance content of the same color chance effect (the result of the same color chance effect type determination and the result of the second same color chance effect type determination). ) (same color chance effect execution command) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

When the same color chance effect execution command set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 is sent to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4004), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 executes the target immediately before special figure fluctuation. When the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a stopped state, the same color chance performance as shown in FIGS. 48 to 51 described above is appropriately executed on the display section 50a. Further, the performance control microcomputer 121 appropriately lights the frame lamp 53 related to the additional display when performing the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in the target last-minute special symbol variation performance.

Next, as a performance executed when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, a performance related to the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 when a jackpot is achieved will be described. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot due to the red symbol (“3” in FIG. 53), and FIG. This is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a performance in which the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot by “5”).

For example, as shown in FIG. 53(A), after a jackpot suggestion effect is executed with the SP background image G115 displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 53(B), a jackpot with a red symbol is executed. The performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed in the manner shown (Zero) appear approximately at the vertical center of the display section 50a. Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53(C), highlighted display is performed in which each of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 which are temporarily stopped and displayed are enlarged. Here, when highlighting is performed, an effect image accompanying the highlighting of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is displayed around each of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, and the frame lamp 53 emits light. Hereinafter, this effect image will be referred to as a "jackpot effect image G34." The color of the jackpot effect image G34 and the luminescent color of the frame lamp 53 are red. The display of the red jackpot effect image G34 accompanying the highlighted display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 and the red light emission from the frame lamp 53 are collectively referred to as a "jackpot additional display." In addition, the highlighted display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 using red symbols and the additional jackpot display using red symbols are collectively referred to as "first jackpot highlighting performance."

Note that the first jackpot emphasis effect is performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds). After that, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 return to their original normal size (reduced) while maintaining the temporary stop display state, and as shown in FIG. 53(D), they respond to the special figure 1 stop display. The display will definitely stop and display.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 54(A), after the jackpot suggestion effect is executed on the SP background image G115 displayed on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 54(B), the blue pattern Effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot (Zero) appear approximately at the vertical center of the display section 50a. Immediately thereafter, as shown in FIG. 54(C), the temporarily stopped display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is highlighted. Here, when the highlighting is performed, a jackpot additional display consisting of display of the red jackpot effect image G34 and red light emission of the frame lamp 53 is carried out in the same way as in the case of the first jackpot highlighting effect. Note that the highlighted display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 using blue symbols and the additional jackpot display using red are collectively referred to as a "second jackpot highlighting performance."

Note that the second jackpot emphasis performance is performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds). After that, the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 return to their original normal size (reduced) while maintaining the temporary stop display state, and as shown in FIG. 54(D), they respond to the special figure 1 stop display. The display will stop and display definitively.

In this way, in the first embodiment, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot with the red symbol, the first jackpot additional display associated with the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is displayed for the color. be exposed. On the other hand, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a manner indicating a jackpot with the blue symbol are displayed in a stopped state, a second jackpot additional display that is not associated with the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in terms of color is performed.

Next, an example of the control content related to determination of a ready-to-win effect pattern in the normal effect mode in the first embodiment will be explained. In addition, since the control content explained below is an example of the control content related to the determination of the ready-to-reach effect symbol, the control content is not limited to the following content, and may be changed as appropriate.

For example, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the special pattern variation performance pattern in the special pattern variation performance start process (S4306), and then determines that the received special pattern 1 variation pattern includes reach in the normal performance mode. In this case, a ready-to-win effect pattern determination is performed to determine the ready-to-win effect pattern. The ready-to-win effect symbol determination is executed with reference to the ready-to-reach effect symbol determination table.

An example of the structure of the ready-to-win effect symbol determination table is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 55, the ready-to-reach effect symbol determination table is associated with the special symbol variation pattern. Specifically, the reach effect pattern determination table includes a reach effect pattern judgment table for SP jackpot variation, a reach effect pattern judgment table for L jackpot variation, a reach effect pattern judgment table for SP loss variation, and a reach effect pattern judgment table for L loss variation. A ready-to-win effect symbol determination table and a ready-to-win effect symbol determination table for N loss variation are provided.

In the case of N reach variation, "red symbol (3, 7)" is never determined, and when comparing SP jackpot variation and L jackpot variation, and SP loss variation and L loss variation, SP With the special pattern 1 variation pattern related to reach, the probability of being determined as "red symbol (3, 7)" is higher, and "blue symbol (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)" is determined. The probability that it will happen is low. Therefore, when a reach is achieved by the red symbol, there is a high possibility that the SP reach will be executed.

Also, when comparing the SP jackpot variation and SP loss variation, and the L jackpot variation and L loss variation, in both cases, the special pattern 1 variation pattern related to the jackpot has a higher "red pattern (3, 7)" The probability of being determined is high, and the probability of being determined to "blue symbol (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)" is low. Therefore, if a reach with the red symbol is achieved, there is a high possibility of a jackpot.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 performs the ready-to-win performance symbol determination, it includes the determination result in the special symbol variation performance start command as a part of the special symbol variation performance pattern. In addition, in the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 121, when executing the special symbol variation production based on the jackpot variation in the normal production mode, makes the reach production pattern determined by the ready production pattern determination also the jackpot production pattern. shall be. In other words, the performance control microcomputer 121 performs a stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in a manner indicating a jackpot in the special symbol variation performance according to the performance symbol determined by the ready-to-win performance symbol determination.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the red symbols (3, 7: specific When the red symbol is stopped and displayed, the 2nd A additional display is performed in red (the same or similar color as the specific color) on the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53, and what is red? The display section 50a and the frame lamp 53 may display the second B additional display (gold effect, gold lamp) in a different gold color (a color different from or dissimilar to the specific color). Therefore, it is possible to improve the game's interest in the static display of performance symbols, which tend to be monotonous. Furthermore, the gold color (a color that is different from or similar to the specific color) related to the 2nd B additional display has a higher possibility of becoming a jackpot game state than the red color (a color that is the same as or similar to the specific color related to the 1st additional display). It is a color that suggests being expensive. Therefore, when the red symbols are stopped and displayed, it is possible to draw the player's attention.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, after the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a jackpot (jackpot mode) based on the result of jackpot determination. , there are times when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode that indicates a loss (loss mode), and when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a loss mode, it is different from normal based on the result of the look-ahead judgment. The performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in a special losing mode, and when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a special losing mode in a special symbol variation production, a first additional display associated with the special losing mode, Alternatively, the 2nd A additional display may be performed on the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53a, and the 2B additional display (gold effect) that is not associated with the special losing mode may be performed on the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53a. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved compared to the stop display of performance symbols in a losing mode, which tends to be monotonous and makes it difficult for the player to show interest. Furthermore, the special losing modes include a first special losing mode colored in blue and a second special losing mode colored red which suggests that there is a higher possibility of becoming a jackpot than the first special losing mode. Regarding the loss mode, there are cases in which a 2nd A additional display associated with the second special loss mode is executed, and a case in which a 2B additional display not associated with the special loss mode is executed. , the first additional display associated with the first special losing mode may be executed, but there is no case where an additional display not associated with the first special losing mode is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the performance regarding the special losing mode more sharp.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY1, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in the second special loss mode that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state, and the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be displayed in a stopped state in the second special loss mode. , when the 2B additional display including the specific character image is displayed on the display section 50a, and when the 1st additional display that does not include the specific character image or the 2A additional display is not performed on the display section 50a. There is. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game's interest in the static display of performance symbols, which tend to be monotonous. Further, the specific character image represents the display characteristics of the golden effect image that constitutes the second B additional display. Therefore, it is possible to make the second B additional display easier to understand and to impress the player. Furthermore, from the relationship regarding the display content (color) between the 2nd special losing mode and the 2B additional display (the 2nd special losing mode is performed with a red pattern, and the color associated with the 2nd B additional display is gold) Also, the relationship regarding the display content (color) between the 2nd special losing mode and the 2nd A additional display (the 2nd special losing mode is performed with a red symbol, and the color associated with the 2nd A additional display is red) is high. Therefore, the second B additional display can be highlighted.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, after the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a jackpot (jackpot mode) based on the result of jackpot determination. , there are times when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that indicates a loss (loss manner), and when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a loss manner in the special symbol fluctuation performance, based on the result of the pre-reading judgment. , The performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in a special losing mode that is different from normal, and when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a special losing mode in the special symbol variation production, there is a possibility that it will become a jackpot game state. A second B additional display including a specific character image indicating that the number of characters is high may be displayed on the display section 50a. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved compared to the stop display of performance symbols in a lose-lose mode, which tends to be monotonous and makes it difficult for the player to show interest. Furthermore, the specific character image represents the display characteristics of the golden effect image that constitutes the second B additional display. Therefore, it is possible to make the second B additional display easier to understand and to impress the player. Further, the specific character image does not suggest the characteristics of the second special losing mode due to the red symbol. Therefore, the second B additional display can be highlighted.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, each of the plurality of effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are displayed in a variable manner and in a stationary manner includes a red symbol partially or entirely red, and the plurality of effect symbols G10 is displayed in a variable manner, and then, based on the result of the jackpot determination, a plurality of production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are displayed in a jackpot mode that suggests a jackpot, and all of the plurality of production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 become red symbols. The first special symbol variation effect is stopped and displayed, and the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed so that all of the plurality of effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 become red symbols in a losing mode that suggests a loss. It is possible to execute the second special symbol fluctuation performance, and in both the first special symbol fluctuation performance and the second special symbol fluctuation performance, when multiple performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, they are associated with the red symbol. A jackpot additional display and a second B additional display may be performed on the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53a. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game's interest in the static display of performance symbols, which tend to be monotonous. In addition, each of the plurality of production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 includes a blue pattern in which blue is applied partially or completely, and after the plurality of production patterns G10 are variably displayed as the first special pattern variation production, Based on the result of the jackpot determination, multiple production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode that suggests a jackpot so that all of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 become blue symbols. . In the case of the first special symbol variation performance using the blue symbol, an additional jackpot display associated with the red symbol may be displayed on the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53a. Therefore, it is possible to impress upon the player that the game is associated with the red symbol of the jackpot additional display. Furthermore, as a second special pattern variation performance, after displaying a plurality of performance symbols G10 in a variable manner, based on the result of the jackpot determination, a loss mode that suggests a loss and a plurality of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is displayed. A plurality of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 may be stopped and displayed so that all the symbols are blue. In the case of a second special symbol variation performance using a blue symbol, a first additional display associated with the blue symbol may be displayed on the display section 50a and the frame lamp 53a. Therefore, variations in additional display when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed due to the blue symbol increase, and the game becomes more interesting.

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Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment will be described. Note that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

Although the same color chance effect is executed in the normal game state and the normal performance mode, the game state and the effect mode in which the same color chance effect can be executed are not particularly limited. Therefore, instead of or in addition to the normal game state and normal performance mode, the same color chance performance may be made possible in a game state other than the normal game state or a performance mode other than the normal performance mode. In addition, it is possible to hold the special drawing 1, in other words, to produce a chance of the same color by winning at the first starting slot 11, but instead of or in addition to winning at the first starting slot 11, the second starting slot It may also be possible to perform a same-color chance effect upon winning the 12th prize.

In the first embodiment, all of the production patterns G10 with numbers "3" and "7" are colored red, and numbers "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", " All of the performance symbols G10 of "8" and "9" are colored blue, but the relationship between the type of these numbers and the colored color may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the types of numbers that make up the performance symbols may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the numbers that make up the production designs constitute identification information for mutually distinguishing them, but the production designs may be made up of symbols, letters, or characters other than numbers as identification information. It's okay. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, each production pattern G10 is composed of only one type of identification information, ie, numbers, but for example, it may be composed of a combination of multiple types of identification information such as numbers and characters. It's okay. For example, when the production pattern G10 is composed of a combination of numbers and characters, the characters are painted in many colors, so in such a case, the color applied to the numbers is different from the production pattern G10. It may be positioned as a characterizing color or a corresponding color.

Moreover, although red and blue are set as colors (specific colors) characterizing the production pattern G10, three or more types may be set. In this case, it may be possible to perform the same color chance effect for all specific colors. Alternatively, it may be possible to perform the same color chance effect for some specific colors. Furthermore, for all specific colors, an additional display associated with the specific color related to the relevant production pattern G10, such as a second same color chance production, and an additional display in a color not associated with the specific color are set. For some specific colors, an additional display related to the specific color related to the relevant production pattern G10, such as a second same color chance production, and a color not related to the specific color may be displayed. An additional display may also be set.

Furthermore, regarding the first same color chance effect, an additional display in a color that is not associated with the specific color of the effect pattern G10 is not performed, but may be performed. In this case, for example, one type of additional display may be made possible in a color that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game state is higher than that of blue. Alternatively, one type of additional display may be made possible in a color that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game state is lower than that of blue. Alternatively, one type of additional display in a color unrelated to the possibility of a jackpot game state may be made possible. Alternatively, a plurality of types of additional display may be made possible in a color that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game state is higher than that of blue. Furthermore, it may be possible to perform a plurality of types of additional display in a color that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game state is lower than that of blue. Alternatively, a plurality of types of additional display in colors unrelated to the possibility of a jackpot game state may be made possible.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the first additional display, the second additional display, and the jackpot additional display are displayed on the display section 50a and emitted by the frame lamp 53, but all or some of the additional displays are Regarding the additional display, only one of the display on the display section 50a and the light emission from the frame lamp 53 may be configured.

Furthermore, the same color chance effect is executed when the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the special figure variation effect just before the target, but this special figure variation effect is executed just before the pre-read target special figure variation display. This is not limited to special figure variation performances that are compatible with special figure variation display (the order of reservation is one before the special figure reservation subject to pre-reading), but also special figure variation performances whose reservation order is 2 or 3 places earlier than the special figure reservation subject to pre-reading. It may also be possible to perform a same-color chance effect.

Further, the same color chance effect is executed when the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the target immediately before special figure variation effect, but it may be made executable in the pre-read target special figure variation effect. In this case, the same color chance effect may be executed before the reach is established, or may be executed after the reach is established. However, in this case, when the special figure variation display is being executed, the same color chance effect will be executed. Therefore, in the same color chance production in this case, the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are not definitely stopped and displayed, and the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the same color chance production are, for example, The variable display will be restarted all at once. Further, the same color chance effect may be executed in the special figure variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern determination. In addition, when the same color chance effect can be executed by the pre-read target special figure variation effect, it may be executed based on the special figure variation pattern judgment result instead of the pre-read judgment result. That is, when the special figure 1 variation effect is started, it may be determined whether or not the same color chance effect can be executed in the special figure 1 variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern determination result.

Furthermore, for one execution opportunity of the same color chance effect, in other words, if it is determined to be "executed" in one same color chance effect execution judgment, the same color chance effect will only be executed once, It may be configured so that it may be executed multiple times. In this case, the same color chance effect may be made executable by the stop display of all the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which is performed after the special figure 1 suspension that is the target of the same color chance effect occurs. Alternatively, the same color chance effect may be made possible by the stop display of some of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3, which is performed after the special figure 1 suspension that is the target of the same color chance effect occurs. Furthermore, if the same color chance effect may be executed multiple times for one execution opportunity of the same color chance effect, the content of the same color chance effect for the multiple times should be the same. They may be different, all may be different, or some may be the same and some may be different. In the case where the performance contents of the same color chance effect are different, the possibility of a jackpot game state suggested by the performance content will increase gradually throughout multiple same color chance effects. You can also make it go down.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the first additional display and the second additional display are performed on the display section 50a, the first effect image G31 of the same color as the blue pattern and the red pattern related to the additional display, and the second effect image G32 are displayed, but the colors of the first effect image G31 and the second effect image G32 are not completely the same color as the blue pattern and the red pattern, but can be recognized as roughly the same color. It may be a color that is similar in degree. In this case, for example, the color may be light blue, ultramarine, or navy blue for blue, or pink or crimson for red. Further, the images when the first additional display and the second additional display are performed on the display section 50a are composed of effect images displayed on a part of the display section 50a, but the type and specific of the images are The displayed content may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the first additional display and the second additional display, a background image of the same color as the blue pattern and red pattern related to the additional display is displayed on the entire display section 50a on the background side of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3. You may do so. Alternatively, characters and items associated with the color blue may be displayed in the first additional display, and characters and items associated with the color red may be displayed in the second additional display. Or, based on the relationship between the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state for the blue symbol and the red symbol, the first additional display may include characters, words, etc. associated with the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state related to the blue symbol "Opportunity". In the second additional display, characters, words, and phrases associated with the possibility of a jackpot game state related to the red symbol "Very Hot" may be displayed at a specific position on the display section 50a. Also, the same image is displayed in the first additional display and the second additional display, but in the case of the second additional display, it is displayed larger than the first additional display. The relationship between the possibility of entering the gaming state may be associated with the size of the image.

Furthermore, for each of the production patterns G10, mutually different characters are also displayed in addition to the numbers, and in the first additional display and the second additional display, instead of the first effect image G31 and the second effect image G32, An image representing the characteristics of the character related to the production pattern G10 constituting the special losing mode may be displayed. For example, if the team to which the character associated with the production pattern G10 constituting the first special loss mode belongs is team A, and the team to which the character associated with the production pattern G10 constituting the second special loss mode belongs is team B, then When the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the first special losing mode, the logo associated with team A is displayed on the display section 50a, and when the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the second special losing mode. , a logo associated with team B may be displayed on the display section 50a.

Further, the light emitting device capable of performing the first additional display, the second additional display, and the jackpot additional display is not limited to the frame lamp 53. For example, the board production unit EU is equipped with a light emitting device that is visible from the transparent plate 23t, and the light emitting device is used for any or all of the first additional display, second additional display, and jackpot additional display. It may be made executable by using In addition, a light emitting device that is visible from the outside is installed inside the first performance button 40k and the second performance button 41k, and any or all of the first additional display, second additional display, and jackpot additional display are mounted. may be made executable using the light emitting device.

Further, although one specific character image G33 is displayed for all of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that constitute the same color chance, it may be displayed for each of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3. Furthermore, although the specific character image G33 is composed of katakana, it may be composed of characters and symbols other than katakana, such as hiragana, kanji, European characters, and numbers. In this case, the specific character image G33 may be composed of one type of symbol, or may be composed of multiple types of symbols.

Further, the specific character image G33 is displayed in a superimposed manner on the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that constitute the same color chance, but the display position is not particularly limited. The specific character image G33 may be displayed on the entirety of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3, around each of them, or at a position a little distance away. Further, the specific character image G33 is composed of characters, words, and phrases representing the color related to the second B additional display, in other words, the color of the second B effect image G32B, but represents something different from this color, This color may be composed of letters, words, or phrases that do not represent it. For example, characters, words, and phrases that represent characters that are important in the motif (subject) related to the pachinko machine PY1 are associated with a high possibility of a jackpot game state, and characters, words, and phrases representing the characters are additionally displayed in the second B. It may also be displayed as

In addition, in the first embodiment, when the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is normally executed in a lose mode, the colors related to the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 to be stopped and displayed are composed of two or more types, but they are all the same. It may be composed of colors. In this case, in order to distinguish between the normal losing mode and the special losing mode, the combinations of numbers related to the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 used in the special losing mode may be limited to specific ones.

Furthermore, the execution of the same color chance effect, the same color chance effect type, and the second same color chance effect type suggest the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state (the degree of expectation for becoming a jackpot game state). The target is not limited to the jackpot game state, and may be changed as appropriate. The execution of the same color chance effect, the same color chance effect type, and the second same color chance effect type, or any one of them, suggests that a reach can be achieved with the look-ahead target special figure variation effect. The possibility that a performance suggesting a high possibility of a jackpot game state such as SP reach will be executed, the possibility that a specific jackpot game with a relatively large number of prize balls or rounds will be executed, or It may also be the possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a high probability state or a time saving state, after a jackpot game.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, when the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is performed based on the pre-reading determination result, the same color chance effect consisting of the effect symbols G10 of the same color is executed; Instead of or in addition to the chance production, for example, a production in which all of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are stopped and displayed are even numbered performance symbols G10, and a performance in which all of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are stopped and displayed are all odd numbered performance symbols G10. A certain performance may be such that the combinations of performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 that are stopped and displayed are arranged in ascending or descending order starting from the left end, or starting from the right end.

In addition, in the first embodiment, a red jackpot additional display is executed in common between the first jackpot highlighting performance and the second jackpot highlighting performance, but the color related to the jackpot additional display is not limited to red and may be changed as appropriate. You may do so. For example, the color of the jackpot additional display in the first jackpot emphasis performance and the second jackpot emphasis performance may be blue, which is associated with the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 with blue patterns that constitute the second jackpot emphasis performance. . Alternatively, the color of the jackpot additional display in the first jackpot emphasis performance and the second jackpot emphasis performance may be a single color that is not related to the color of the performance pattern G10 such as gold, a gradation color, or multiple colors such as rainbow color or zebra pattern. It may be a color composed of colors.

Furthermore, the colors related to the jackpot additional display of the first jackpot emphasis performance and the colors related to the jackpot additional display of the second jackpot emphasis performance are either the same, or are different in detail, but to the extent that they can be recognized as roughly the same from the player's perspective. They may be similar. Examples of the color relationship in this case include, for example, one color is light blue and the other color is blue, one color is green and the other color is yellow-green, one color is red and the other color is pink. Further, the colors related to the jackpot additional display of the first jackpot emphasis performance and the colors related to the jackpot additional display of the second jackpot emphasis performance may be the same, or may be so different that they cannot be recognized as being substantially the same. In this case, the color associated with the jackpot additional display of the first jackpot emphasis performance may be associated with the red symbol and may be red, and the color associated with the jackpot additional display of the second jackpot emphasis performance may be associated with the blue symbol and may be blue. . Alternatively, the colors related to the jackpot additional display of the first jackpot emphasis performance and the colors related to the jackpot additional display of the second jackpot emphasis performance may be made different among colors that are not associated with red symbols or blue symbols. .

Moreover, although the jackpot addition display is executed in SP reach, the execution scene is not limited to this and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the jackpot additional display may be executed when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot after the jackpot suggestion performance in L reach. Alternatively, for example, in the case of a jackpot, when the special symbol variation effect is started, the effect patterns EZ1 to EZ3 may be immediately aligned with the same effect pattern G10 without reaching the reach, and when they are aligned, the jackpot additional display is displayed. may be executed.

Furthermore, after the 2nd A additional display is performed in response to a single stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the 2nd B additional display is not executed in a progressive manner, but the 2nd B additional display is progressively executed. It may also be configured so that it may be executed. Similarly, after the first additional display is performed for one stop display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3, the second A additional display or the second B additional display may be progressively executed. It's okay. Furthermore, the second A additional display may be repeatedly executed after the second A additional display is performed for one stop display of the effect symbols EZ1 to EZ3. Similarly, after the first additional display is performed, the first additional display may be repeatedly performed.

In addition, when the performance symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the first special loss mode, there are cases where the first additional display is executed and the second B additional display is executed, but the performance is performed in the second special loss mode. When the symbols EZ1 to EZ3 are stopped and displayed, the second A additional display may be executed, but the second B additional display may not be executed.

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the basic embodiment of the present invention described above. In the following, the second embodiment will mainly be described with respect to the differences from the basic embodiment. Furthermore, the same reference numerals and terms are used for the same configurations as those in the basic embodiment or similarly corresponding configurations.

The pachinko gaming machine PY2 according to the second embodiment has, in the normal game state and the special figure variation production in the normal production mode, the game In other words, a preview effect that increases the chance (increases expectations) of a gaming situation that is advantageous to the player. may be executed.

In the second embodiment, a preview performance accompanied by dialogue may be performed. The preview performance accompanied by dialogue is performed by displaying an image on the display unit 50a and outputting sound from the speaker 52 when a normal change is performed. Note that in the following, a preview performance accompanied by dialogue may be referred to as a "dialogue announcement."

Two types of dialogue announcements, a first dialogue announcement and a second dialogue announcement, are set as the type of dialogue announcement (dialogue announcement type). As will be described later, the elements constituting the image related to the lines of the dialogue preview (speech image constituent elements) include characters representing the lines (serif characters) and the appearance of the character uttering the lines (speech character appearance). The serif characters and the appearance of the serif character are displayed on the display section 50a, but specific serif image constituent elements (specific serif image constituent elements) are displayed on the entire display section 50a using predetermined division images. It is displayed separately from the background images (normal background images G111 to G113) (as a separate area independent from the presentation content of the normal background images G111 to G113). The first dialogue preview and the second dialogue preview differ in the development pattern of the dialogue, the type of specific dialogue component, the role of the division image, and the arrangement relationship between the division image and the appearance of the dialogue character.

Regarding the first dialogue preview, the specific dialogue component is set to the appearance of the dialogue character, and the role of the division image is set to the window frame. Also, the appearance of the dialogue character is displayed inside the divided image. On the other hand, regarding the second dialogue preview, the specific dialogue component is set to a dialogue character, and the role of the division image is set to a speech bubble related to the dialogue character. Furthermore, the appearance of the dialogue character is displayed outside the divided image.

Next, the development pattern of the first dialogue preview (first development pattern) will be explained. The first developed pattern can be roughly divided into two patterns: first developed pattern 1 and first developed pattern 2. Note that, hereinafter, the first line preview based on the first expansion pattern 1 will be referred to as "first line preview 1", and the first line preview based on the first development pattern 2 will be referred to as "first line preview 2". That is, there are first line preview 1 and first line preview 2 as the production types (first line preview types) of the first line preview. Although the details will be described later, there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game state will occur when the first dialogue announcement 2 is executed than when the first dialogue announcement 1 is executed.

In the first dialogue preview 1, two characters (in the second embodiment, character A and character B) appear simultaneously and individually, and they mutually exchange dialogues (first character A dialogue 1 and first character B dialogue 1). 1). In the first dialogue preview 2, the same two characters as in the first dialogue preview 1 (in the second embodiment, character A and character B) appear simultaneously and separately, and they mutually exchange dialogues ( 1st character A line 1, and 1st character B line 1) are uttered (talk to each other), and then the same two characters as the first time appear at the same time and all at once, and the first character Say different lines (first character A line 2, and first character B line 2) (talk to each other). That is, regarding the content of the performance, the first half of the first dialogue preview 2 is composed of the first dialogue preview 1.

A specific example using drawings will be described later, but "two characters appear simultaneously and separately" in the first dialogue preview 1 means that the appearance of the dialogue character of each of the two characters is the same at the same time. This means that the images will be displayed separately in each band using different division images. On the other hand, "two characters appear at the same time and all at once" in the first dialogue preview 2 means that the appearance of the two characters' dialogue characters will be displayed together in one divided image at the same time. It means that it will be done.

In addition, the first half of the first dialogue preview 1 and the first dialogue preview 2 are positioned as the "first stage" of the first dialogue preview, and the second half of the first dialogue preview 2 is defined as the "second stage" of the first dialogue preview. "eyes". Therefore, in the first dialogue preview 2, the second stage is progressively executed after the first stage. Furthermore, as will be explained later, the first character A line 1 consists of "My shoulder is not feeling well~", and the first character B line 1 consists of "The doctor at 〇〇 hospital has a very good reputation~" configured. In addition, the first character A's line 2 consists of ``I hope it gets better before the summer tournament,'' and the first character B's line 2 consists of ``It's true.''

Next, the development pattern of the second dialogue preview (second development pattern) will be explained. The second developed pattern can be roughly divided into four patterns: second developed pattern 1, second developed pattern 2, second developed pattern 3, and second developed pattern 4. In addition, in the following, the second dialogue preview based on the second development pattern 1 will be referred to as "second dialogue preview 1", the second dialogue preview based on the second development pattern 2 will be referred to as "second dialogue preview 2", and the second dialogue preview based on the second development pattern 1 will be referred to as "second dialogue preview 2". The second dialogue preview based on pattern 3 will be referred to as "second dialogue preview 3", and the second dialogue preview based on second development pattern 4 will be referred to as "second dialogue preview 4". That is, the production types (second speech preview types) of the second dialogue preview include second dialogue preview 1, second dialogue preview 2, second dialogue preview 3, and second dialogue preview 4. Although the details will be described later, the jackpot game is better when the second line preview 3 and the second line preview 4 are executed than when the second line preview 1 and the second line preview 2 are executed. There is a high possibility that the condition will occur.

In the second dialogue preview 1, only one of the two characters (character A and character B in the second embodiment) (character A in the second embodiment) appears and corresponds to the one character. Say the attached line (second character A line). In the second dialogue preview 2, only the other of the two characters (in the second embodiment, character B) that is the same as in the case of the second dialogue preview 1 appears, and the dialogue associated with the other character appears. (Second character B line) is uttered. In the second dialogue preview 3, character A first appears and utters the second character A dialogue, and then character B appears and utters the second character B dialogue. In the second dialogue preview 4, character B first appears and utters the second character B dialogue, and then character A appears and utters the second character A dialogue. That is, regarding the performance contents, the first half of the second dialogue preview 3 is composed of the second dialogue preview 1, and the second half of the second dialogue preview 3 is composed of the second dialogue preview 2. Further, the first half of the second dialogue announcement 4 is composed of the second dialogue announcement 2, and the second half of the second dialogue announcement 4 is composed of the second dialogue announcement 1.

In addition, the first half of the second line preview 1, the second line preview 2, the first half of the second line preview 3, and the first half of the second line preview 4 are positioned as the "first stage" of the second line preview, and the second line preview The second half of 3 and the second half of second line notice 4 are positioned as the "second stage" of the second line notice. Therefore, in the second dialogue announcement 3 and the second dialogue announcement 4, the second stage is progressively executed after the first stage. Furthermore, the second character A line consists of ``I'm not good at mathematics,'' and the second character B line consists of ``The subjects I'm weak at are English and mathematics.''

Here, the image structure and sound structure included in the second dialogue preview will be explained. For each line that makes up the second line preview (second character A line, second character B line), a dividing image (second line preview dividing image) that makes up the speech bubble related to the line is first displayed, and the corresponding A sound effect (speech bubble sound effect) associated with the display of the second line preview classification image is output, and then an image related to the line (second line image) is displayed, and a sound representing the line (second line image) is output. (audio) is output.

The second dialogue image includes an image representing a dialogue character (second dialogue character image) and an image representing the appearance of the character uttering the dialogue (second character appearance image). In addition, the second dialogue image includes a second dialogue A image associated with the second character A dialogue (character A), and a second dialogue B image associated with the second character B dialogue (character B). There is. The second line A image includes an image representing the second character A line in text (second character A line character image) and an image representing the appearance of character A (second character A appearance image). . Similarly, the second dialogue B image includes an image representing the second character B dialogue in text (second character B dialogue character image) and an image representing character B's appearance (second character B appearance image). It will be done.

In addition, as mentioned above, the second line preview includes second line preview 1, second line preview 2, second dialog preview 3, and second dialog preview 4. Since the lines are uttered independently, the order in which the second character A's lines are uttered is "1", and there is no order in which the second character B's lines are uttered. Similarly, in the second dialogue preview 2, the second character B dialogue is uttered independently, so the order in which the second character B dialogue is uttered is "1", and there is no order in which the second character A dialogue is uttered. Also, in the second dialogue preview 3, the second character A dialogue is uttered first, and then the second character B dialogue is uttered, so the order in which the second character A dialogue is uttered is "1", and the second The order in which character B's lines are uttered is "2". Furthermore, in the second dialogue preview 4, the second character B dialogue is uttered first, and then the second character A dialogue is uttered, so the order in which the second character B dialogue is uttered is "1", and the second The order in which Character A's lines are uttered is "2". Note that, hereinafter, the order in which the lines are uttered in the line preview will be referred to as the "order within the line preview."

The speech bubble sound effect consists of the first sound effect (ping) if the order within the dialogue preview is "1", and the second sound effect (pawn) if the order within the dialogue preview is "2". configured.

Next, a specific example of the dialogue preview in the second embodiment will be explained using the drawings. FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the first half (first stage) of the first dialogue announcement 1 or the second dialogue announcement 2, and FIG. 57 is the second half (second stage) of the first dialogue announcement 2. 58 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the second line preview 1. FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the second line preview 2, and FIGS. 60 to 61 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the second speech announcement 4. In FIGS. 56 to 61, the display section 50a and the speaker 52 are extracted and schematically shown in order to explain specific examples of various speech previews.

First, the first line preview 1 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 56(A), when the first speech notice 1 is started when the variable display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is being performed as a normal variation, as shown in FIG. 56(B), first , the first line individual division image G40A and the first line A1 image G41 are displayed as images related to the character A in the first stage of the first line preview 1, and the voice representing the first character A line 1 (the first line) is displayed. 1 character A line 1 voice) is output from the speaker 52.

The first line A1 image G41 includes a first character A individual appearance image G41A that individually represents the appearance of the character A, and a first character A line 1 character image G41B that represents the first character A line 1 in letters. The first character A individual appearance image G41A represents the bust-up of the character A seen from the front, and is displayed inside the first line individual segmentation image G40A. Then, the first character A line one character image G41B is displayed immediately below the outside of the first line individual classification image G40A related to character A. The display of the first character A line 1 character image G41B and the output of the first character A line 1 voice means that the first character A line 1 has been performed in the performance.

Furthermore, at the start of the first line preview 1, the first character B line 1 is not uttered, but when the first line individual division image G40A and the first line A1 image G41 are displayed, the first line preview 1 A part of the image of character B in the first stage is displayed. Specifically, a first line individual segmented image G40A and a first character B individual appearance image G42A that individually represents the appearance of character B are displayed. The first character B individual appearance image G42A represents the bust-up of the character B seen from the front, and is displayed inside the first line individual segmentation image G40A.

In this way, in the second embodiment, the delimiter image related to character A and the delimiter image related to character B at the first stage are configured by the same first line individual delimiter image G40A. The two first serif individual segmented images G40A are formed in a substantially positive direction and are displayed side by side in the left-right direction at substantially the center in the vertical direction of the display section 50a. Among these, the first line individual segmentation image G40A related to character A is arranged on the left side, and the first line individual segmentation image G40A related to character B is arranged on the right side. That is, in the first stage, character A and character B are displayed separately within a separate first line individual segmentation image G40A.

Although specific descriptions are omitted in FIG. 56(B), parts other than character A in the first character A individual appearance image G41A and parts other than character B in the first character B individual appearance image G42A It is assumed that a monotonous background that does not represent a predetermined scenery (situation) is displayed.

In the first stage of the first dialogue preview 1, when the first character A dialogue 1 voice is output, as shown in FIG. 56(C), the first character The B line 1 character image G42B is displayed, and the sound representing the first character B line 1 (first character B line 1 sound) is output from the speaker 52. The display of the first character B line 1 character image G42B and the output of the first character B line 1 voice means that the first character B line 1 has been performed in the production.

The first character B line one character image G42B is displayed immediately below the outside of the first line individual segmentation image G40A related to character B. In this way, the first character B line one character image G42B is displayed with a delay from the first character B individual appearance image G42A, so that the first stage of the first line preview 1 similar to the first line A1 image G41 is displayed. The first line B1 image G42 is completed for character B. The first line individual classification image G40A related to character B and the first line B1 image G42 constitute an image related to character B in the first stage of first line preview 1.

For example, when a predetermined period of time (2 seconds) has elapsed after the output of the first character B dialogue voice 1, the first dialogue individual classification image for the character A in the first stage is displayed, as shown in FIG. 56(D). G40A, the first line A1 image G41, the first line individual segmentation image G40A and the first line B1 image G42 related to the first stage character B are deleted, and the first line preview 1 ends.

Next, the first line preview 2 will be explained. In the first line preview 2, the production initially develops (the first stage is executed) in the same way as the first line preview 1, in other words, as shown in FIGS. 56(A) to 56(C). be done.

Then, when the first character B line 1 voice is output, the first line individual segmentation image G40A and the first line A1 image G41 related to the character A in the first stage, and the first line image G41 related to the character B in the first stage are generated. Immediately after the lines individually segmented image G40A and the first lines B1 image G42 are deleted, the first lines are collectively displayed as images related to character A in the second stage of the first lines preview 2, as shown in FIG. 57(A). The division image G40B, the first character AB collective appearance image G43A, and the first character A line 2 character image G43B are displayed, and the voice representing the first character A line 2 (first character A line 2 voice) is displayed on the speaker. 52.

The first character AB collective appearance image G43A includes the appearance of the part above the chest of character A seen from the back, and the appearance of the part above the waist of character B seen from the front, and includes the appearance of the part above the waist of character B seen from the front, It is displayed inside image G40B. That is, in the second stage, character A and character B are displayed together within one first line batch classification image G40B.

The first serif batch classification image G40B is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape and is arranged approximately at the center of the display section 50a. Furthermore, the first serif batch-divided image G40B is formed larger overall than the first serif individual-separated image G40A, and is larger than the first serif individual-separated image G40A both in length in the vertical direction and length in the horizontal direction. long. Note that, hereinafter, the first serif individual segmentation image G40A and the first serif collective segmentation image G40B may be collectively referred to as a "first serif segmentation image G40." That is, the first line segmentation image G40 is a general term for the segmentation images related to the first line preview.

The first character AB collective appearance image G43A is displayed on the entire horizontally rectangular first line collective division image G40B, and in the first character AB collective appearance image G43A, character A is placed on the left side, and character B is placed on the right side. It is located in That is, the position of the first character A individual appearance image G41A displayed in the first character individual classification image G40A related to the first stage and the first character B individual appearance image G42A displayed in the first character individual classification image G40A The relationship and the positional relationship between the characters A and B in the first character AB batch appearance image G43A displayed in the first line batch classification image G40B related to the second stage are substantially the same. Further, character A and character B in the first character AB collective appearance image G43A are displayed as if they were facing each other. This increases the sense of realism in the dialogue exchange between character A and character B. Furthermore, in FIG. 57(A), although the specific description is omitted, in the portions other than character A and character B in the first character AB collective appearance image G43A, normal background images G111 to G113 are included. It is assumed that a background representing a predetermined scenery (situation: for example, the principal's office) that is different from the background is displayed, and the sense of realism for the dialogue between character A and character B is further enhanced.

Further, the first character A line 2 character image G43B represents the first character A line 2 with characters, and is displayed in correspondence with the character A part inside the first line batch classification image G40B. Specifically, the first character A two-character image G43B with lines is displayed in a superimposed manner on the first character AB collective appearance image G43A at a position around the top of the character A's head. By displaying the first character A line 2 character image G43B and outputting the first character A line 2 voice, the first character A line 2 has been performed.

In addition, at the beginning of the second stage of the first dialogue preview 2, the first character A dialogue 2 is performed by character A, and the first character B dialogue 2 by character B is not performed, but character B It is displayed from the beginning in the AB collective appearance image G43A. This means that in the first stage, the first line individual divided image G40A and the first character B individual appearance image G42A were displayed together with the first line individual divided image G40A and the first line A1 image G41. is the same as

In the second stage of the first dialogue preview 2, when the first character A dialogue 2 voice is output, as shown in FIG. 57(B), the first character The B line 2 character image G43C is displayed, and the sound representing the first character B line 2 (first character B line 2 sound) is output from the speaker 52. With the display of the first character B line 2 character image G43C and the output of the first character B line 2 voice, the first character B line 2 has been performed in the production.

The first character B line two-character image G43C is displayed in association with the character B portion inside the first line batch classification image G40B. Specifically, the first character B two-character image G43C is displayed in a superimposed manner on the first character AB collective appearance image G43A at a position around the waist of the character B.

Furthermore, by displaying the first character B line two character image G43C with a delay from the first character AB collective appearance image G43A, the image related to character B in the second stage of the first line preview 2 has been completed. become. Furthermore, considering that the first character AB collective appearance image G43A displays character A and character B together, the first character B dialogue 2 character image G43C is the first character AB collective appearance image G43A. , and the image G43 related to character A and character B in the second stage of first dialogue preview 2 (first dialogue AB2 image) is completed by being displayed with a delay from the first character A dialogue 2 character image G43B. It turns out.

For example, when a predetermined period of time (2 seconds) has elapsed after the first character B dialogue 2 voice has been output, as shown in FIG. The first line preview 2 ends by erasing the line batch classification image G40B and the first line AB2 image G43.

In the first embodiment, the size of the characters forming the first character A character image with one line of dialogue G41B and the size of the characters forming the first character B character image with one line of dialogue G42B are approximately the same. Furthermore, the size of the characters forming the first character A two-character image G43B with serifs is approximately the same as the size of the characters forming the first character B two-character image G43C. Then, the size of the characters constituting the first character A serif one character image G41B, the size of the characters constituting the first character B serif one character image G42B, and the character size constituting the first character A serif two character image G43B. The size is substantially the same as the size of the characters forming the first character B serif two-character image G43C. However, the size relationship of the letters constituting the image representing the lines related to the first line preview in letters may be changed as appropriate.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the size of the portion representing character A in the first character A individual appearance image G41A and the size of the portion representing character B in the first character B individual appearance image G42A are approximately the same. are the same. Furthermore, the size of the portion representing character A in the first character AB collective appearance image G43A is approximately the same as the size of the portion representing character B in the first character AB collective appearance image G43A. However, in the second embodiment, the portion representing character B is displayed at a larger proportion of the whole body, and character A is displayed as if it were closer to the viewer. Furthermore, the size of the portion representing character A in the first character A individual appearance image G41A, the size of the portion representing character B in the first character B individual appearance image G42A, and the first character AB collective appearance image G43A The size of the portion representing character A in is approximately the same as the size of the portion representing character B in the first character AB collective appearance image G43A. However, the size relationship of the portion representing the character speaking the lines related to this first line preview may be changed as appropriate.

Next, a specific example of the second speech announcement 1 will be explained. FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the second speech preview 1. FIG. 58(A) is a diagram showing the situation when the normal variation is being performed and immediately before the second line announcement 1 is executed, and FIG. 58(B) to FIG. 58(D) are 58(E) is a diagram showing a situation in which the second line preview 1 is being executed when a variation is being performed, and FIG. It is a figure showing the situation immediately after completion of.

As shown in FIG. 58(A), when the second dialogue notice 1 is started when the variable display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is being performed as a normal variation, first, as shown in FIG. 58(B), First, the second line division image G50 is displayed on the display unit 50a at a position associated with the line preview order=1, and the first sound effect as a balloon sound effect is output from the speaker 52. Note that the position associated with the line preview order = 1 for the second line preview 1 on the display section 50a can be set as appropriate, but in the second embodiment, it is located at the lower left side of the display section 50a. It is set.

Immediately after the second serif segmentation image G50 is completely displayed and the first sound effect is output, the second serif segmentation image G50 is superimposed (second serif segmentation image A second character A serif character image G51A (inside G50) is displayed, and the second character A serif voice is output from the speaker 52. Also, at this time, the second character A external appearance image G51B is displayed near the outer side just above the left end of the second line division image G50 related to the line preview order=1. Note that the second character A serif character image G51A and the second character A appearance image G51B may be collectively referred to as a "second serif A image G51."

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 58(D), even after the output of the second character A dialogue voice is finished, the second dialogue division image G50 and the second dialogue A image G51 continue to be displayed. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the output of the second character A dialogue voice, the second dialogue classification image G50 and the second dialogue A image G51 are generated, as shown in FIG. 58(E). are erased together, thereby ending the second dialogue preview 1.

Next, a specific example of the second speech announcement 2 will be explained. FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the second speech preview 2. FIG. 59(A) is a diagram showing the situation when the normal variation is being performed and immediately before the second line announcement 2 is executed, and FIG. 59(B) to FIG. 59(D) are FIG. 59(E) is a diagram showing a situation where the second line preview 2 is being executed when a variation is being performed, and FIG. It is a figure showing the situation immediately after completion of.

As shown in FIG. 59(A), when the second dialogue notice 2 is started when the variable display of the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 is being performed as a normal variation, first, as shown in FIG. 59(B), First, the second line division image G50 is displayed on the display unit 50a at a position associated with the line preview order=1, and the first sound effect as a balloon sound effect is output from the speaker 52. Note that the position associated with the line preview order = 1 for the second line preview 2 on the display section 50a can be set as appropriate, but in the second embodiment, it is located at the lower left side of the display section 50a. It is set.

Immediately after the second serif segmentation image G50 is completely displayed and the first sound effect is output, the second serif segmentation image G50 is superimposed (second serif segmentation image A second character B serif character image G52A (inside G50) is displayed, and the second character B serif voice is output from the speaker 52. Also, at this time, the second character B appearance image G52B is displayed near the outer side just above the left end of the second line division image G50 related to the line preview order=1. Note that the second character B serif character image G52A and the second character B appearance image G52B may be collectively referred to as a "second serif B image G52."

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 59(D), even after the output of the second character B line voice is finished, the second line division image G50 and the second line B image G52 continue to be displayed. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the output of the second character B dialogue voice, the second dialogue classification image G50 and the second dialogue B image G52 are generated, as shown in FIG. 59(E). are deleted together, thereby ending the second dialogue preview 2.

Next, the second dialogue preview 4 will be explained. 60 to 61 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the second speech announcement 4. FIG. FIG. 60(A) is a diagram showing the situation when the normal fluctuation is being performed and immediately before the second line announcement 4 is executed, and FIG. 60(B) to FIG. 60(D) and FIG. 61(A) to FIG. 61(C) are diagrams showing the situation where the second line notice 4 is being executed when the normal variation is being performed, and FIG. 61(D) is a diagram showing the situation when the normal variation is being performed. It is a diagram showing the situation immediately after the second line announcement 4 is finished when the second line announcement 4 is being held.

As shown in FIG. 60(A), when the second dialogue notice is started while the variable display of the production patterns EZ1 to EZ3 is being performed as a normal variation, as shown in FIG. 60(B), first the first line is displayed. Then, the second line division image G50 is displayed on the display unit 50a at a position associated with the line preview order=1, and the first sound effect as the first balloon sound effect is output from the speaker 52. In addition, in the second embodiment, the position associated with the line preview order=1 on the display section 50a in this case is the same or approximately the same in the case of the second line preview 1 and the second dialog preview 2. However, it can be set as appropriate and may be different.

Immediately after the second serif segmentation image G50 is completely displayed and the first sound effect is output, the second serif segmentation image G50 is superimposed (second serif segmentation image A second character B serif character image G52A (inside G50) is displayed, and the second character B serif voice is output from the speaker 52. Also, at this time, the second character B appearance image G52B is displayed near the outer side just above the left end of the second line division image G50 related to the line preview order=1. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 60(D), even after the output of the second character B line voice is finished, the second line division image G50 and the second line B image G52 continue to be displayed.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the output of the second character B dialogue voice, in other words, in the case of the second dialogue preview 2, at the timing when the second dialogue preview 2 ends, As shown in FIG. 61(A), in a state where the second line segmentation image G50 and the second line B image G52 are continuously displayed, the second line segmentation image G50 is displayed in the order in the dialog preview on the display unit 50a= 2, and a second sound effect as a second balloon sound effect is output from the speaker 52. Note that, in the second embodiment, the position associated with the dialogue preview order=2 on the display section 50a is set to the upper right side of the display section 50a, but can be set as appropriate.

As soon as the second dialogue division image G50 related to dialogue preview order = 2 is completely displayed and the second sound effect has finished outputting, the second dialogue division image G50, as shown in FIG. 61(B), is displayed. The second character A serif character image G51A is displayed in a superimposed manner (inside the second serif divided image G50), and the second character A serif voice is output from the speaker 52. Also, at this time, the second character A external appearance image G51B is displayed near the outer side just above the right end of the second line division image G50 related to the line preview order=2. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 61(C), even after the output of the second character A dialogue voice is finished, the second dialogue classification image G50 and the second dialogue B image G52 according to the dialogue preview order=1, and The second line segmentation image G50 and the second line A image G51 related to the order within the line preview=2 continue to be displayed.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after the output of the second character A dialogue voice, as shown in FIG. , the second dialogue B image G52, the second dialogue classification image G50 related to the order within the dialogue preview=2, and the second dialogue A image G51 are deleted together, thereby ending the second dialogue preview 4.

It should be noted that although a specific example of the performance content of the second dialogue preview 3 will not be explained using drawings, it is basically the same as the second dialogue preview 4. Specifically, the second character B dialogue character image G52A, the second character B appearance image G52B (second dialogue B image G52), and the second character B dialogue according to the dialogue preview order = 1 in the second dialogue preview 4 The audio is replaced by the second character A dialogue character image G51A, the second character A appearance image G51B (second dialogue A image G51), and the second character A dialogue voice. In addition, the second character A dialogue character image G51A, the second character A appearance image G51B (second dialogue A image G51), and the second character A dialogue voice according to the dialogue preview order = 2 in the second dialogue preview 4 are as follows: It is replaced by the second character B line character image G52A, the second character B appearance image G52B (second line B image G52), and the second character B line voice. Then, the display of the second line division image G50 according to the order of lines in the preview = 1 in the second line preview, the output of the first sound effect, and the display of the second line division image G50 according to the order of lines in the preview = 2, And the output of the second sound effect is the same as in the case of the second dialogue preview 4.

Further, in the second embodiment, the size of the characters forming the second character A serif character image G51A and the size of the characters forming the second character B serif character image G52A are approximately the same. Furthermore, the sizes of the characters constituting the second character A serif character image G51A are approximately the same when the order within the dialogue preview is 1 and 2. The same applies to the second character B serif character image G52A. However, the size relationship of the letters constituting the image representing the lines related to the second line preview in letters may be changed as appropriate.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the size of the characters constituting the image represented by the serif characters related to the second serif preview, such as the second character A serif character image G51A, is the same as that of the first character A serif single character image G41B, etc. The size is about half smaller than the size of the characters constituting the image represented by the serif characters related to the one-serif preview. However, this degree of smallness may be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the second embodiment, the size of the second character A appearance image G51B and the size of the second character B appearance image G52B are approximately the same. Furthermore, the size of the second character A external image G51B is approximately the same when the dialogue preview order is 1 and 2. The same applies to the second character B appearance image G52B. However, the size relationship of the images representing the appearance of the characters who speak the lines related to these second line previews may be changed as appropriate.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the image representing the appearance of the character who speaks the lines related to the second line preview, such as the second character A appearance image G51B, is one of the first line previews, such as the first character A individual appearance image G41A. The part representing the character in an image representing the appearance of the character who utters the lines related to the stage, or the appearance of the character who utters the lines related to the second stage of the first line preview, such as the first character AB collective appearance image G43A. The size is about 1/4 to 1/2 smaller than the size of the part representing the character in the image. However, this degree of smallness may be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the second dialogue preview, the second dialogue A image G51 and the second dialogue B image G52 may be displayed in the same time period, as in the second dialogue announcement 3 and the second dialogue announcement 4. As in the first dialogue preview 2, characters that exchange dialogues are not displayed together within one divided image.

Next, an example of the control content related to the dialogue preview will be explained. Note that the control content described below is an example of the control content related to the speech preview, so the control content is not limited to the following content and may be changed as appropriate.

For example, in step S4306, if the production control microcomputer 121 is in the normal gaming state and normal production mode, after determining the special pattern variation production pattern, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the dialogue notice based on the special pattern variation start command. A line preview execution judgment is performed to determine whether or not the dialogue is possible.

The line preview execution determination is executed with reference to the line preview execution determination table. An example of the configuration of the dialogue preview execution determination table is shown in FIG. 62(A). As shown in FIG. 62(A), the dialogue advance notice execution determination table is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the dialogue announcement execution determination table includes a dialogue announcement execution determination table for SP jackpot variation, a dialogue announcement execution determination table for L jackpot variation, a dialogue announcement execution determination table for SP loss variation, and a dialogue announcement execution determination table for L loss variation. Line notice execution judgment table, line notice execution judgment table for N loss variation, line notice execution judgment table for normal A loss variation, line notice execution judgment table for normal B loss variation, and line notice execution judgment table for normal C loss variation. An execution determination table is provided. Each line preview execution determination table shown in FIG. 62(A) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for executing/not executing the line preview becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 62(A).

As shown in FIG. 62(A), "Execute" may be selected for both jackpot fluctuations and loss fluctuations. Therefore, when the dialogue preview is executed, there is a possibility that the game will be in a jackpot game state. That is, the dialogue preview is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state. In other words, it is an effect that, when executed, increases the level of expectation for a jackpot game state (increases the chance). In addition, "Execute" may be selected in the case of a special symbol variation in which a reach is achieved and in the case of a special symbol variation in which a reach is not achieved. Therefore, when the line preview is executed, there is a possibility that reach will be established. In other words, the line preview is a performance that suggests that there is a possibility that reach will be achieved.

When the performance control microcomputer 121 determines to execute the dialogue announcement in the dialogue announcement execution determination, it subsequently performs dialogue announcement type determination for determining the dialogue announcement type based on the special figure variation start command.

The dialogue preview type determination is executed with reference to the dialogue preview type determination table. An example of the configuration of the line preview type determination table is shown in FIG. 62(B). As shown in FIG. 62(B), the line preview type determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, the dialogue announcement type determination table includes a dialogue announcement type determination table for SP jackpot fluctuations, a dialogue announcement type determination table for L jackpot fluctuations, a dialogue announcement type determination table for SP loss fluctuations, and a dialogue announcement type determination table for L loss fluctuations. A line announcement type determination table, a line announcement type determination table for N-loss variation, and a line announcement type determination table for normal A-loss variation are provided. Each line preview type determination table shown in FIG. 62(B) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for each line preview type becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 62(B).

As shown in FIG. 62(B), both in the case of jackpot fluctuations (SP jackpot fluctuations, L jackpot fluctuations) and loss fluctuations (SP loss fluctuations, L loss fluctuations, N loss fluctuations, and normal A loss fluctuations), "Speech Preview" or "Second Speech Preview" may be selected. Therefore, when the first line notice or the second line notice is executed, there is a possibility that a jackpot game state will occur. In other words, the first line notice and the second line notice are effects that suggest that there is a possibility of a jackpot game state, and by being executed, the expectation level for a jackpot game state increases (chances increase ) It is a performance.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 62(B), in the case of SP reach variation (SP jackpot variation, SP loss variation), L reach variation (L jackpot variation, L loss variation), and N loss variation, the normal A Even in the case of a loss change, "first line notice" and "second line notice" may be selected. Therefore, when the first line notice and the second line notice are executed, there is a possibility that a reach is achieved, a possibility that an L reach is executed, and a possibility that a SP reach is executed. In other words, the first line notice and the second line notice are productions that suggest that there is a possibility that a reach will be achieved, a possibility that an L reach will be executed, and a possibility that a SP reach will be executed, By being executed, it is an effect that increases the level of expectation for a reach to be achieved, the level of expectation for an L reach to be executed, and the level of expectation for an SP reach to be executed (increases the chance).

When the production control microcomputer 121 determines that it is the first speech notice in the speech notice type determination, it subsequently performs the first development pattern judgment to determine the first development pattern based on the special figure variation start command. .

The dialogue preview type determination is executed with reference to the first development pattern determination table. An example of the configuration of the first development pattern determination table is shown in FIG. 63(A). As shown in FIG. 63(A), the first development pattern determination table is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the first development pattern determination table includes a first development pattern determination table for SP jackpot fluctuation, a first development pattern determination table for L jackpot fluctuation, a first development pattern determination table for SP loss fluctuation, and L. A first developed pattern determination table for loss fluctuations, a first developed pattern determination table for N loss fluctuations, and a first developed pattern determination table for normal A loss fluctuations are provided. Each first development pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63(A) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for each first development pattern becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 63(A).

As shown in FIG. 63(A), in the case of SP reach fluctuations (SP jackpot fluctuations, SP loss fluctuations), L reach fluctuations (L jackpot fluctuations, L loss fluctuations), and N loss fluctuations, the "first expansion" ``Pattern 2'' may be selected, but normally in the case of A loss fluctuation, ``First developed pattern 2'' is not selected. Therefore, when the first line preview based on the first expansion pattern 2 is executed, it is determined that a reach is established.

After completing the first development pattern determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 next determines the display mode of a specific image related to the first line preview (first line display mode), specifically, the display mode of the specific image related to the first line preview. The color of the characters represented by the 1st character A serif 1 character image G41B, the 1st character B serif 1 character image G42B, the 1st character A serif 2 character image G43B, and the 1st character B serif 2 character image G43C (first serif character color ) and the color of the frame (first serif frame color) represented by the first serif divided image G40. Note that the first line display mode includes a first line display mode 1 and a first line display mode 2. The first serif character color according to the first serif display mode 1 is white, and the first serif frame color is blue. Further, the first serif character color according to the first serif display mode 2 is red, and the first serif frame color is gold.

The first line display mode determination is performed with reference to the first line display mode determination table. An example of the configuration of the first line display mode determination table is shown in FIG. 63(B). As shown in FIG. 63(B), the first dialogue display mode determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, the first line display mode determination table includes a first line display mode determination table for SP jackpot variation, a first line display mode judgment table for L jackpot variation, and a first line display mode judgment table for SP loss variation. A determination table, a first line display mode determination table for L loss variation, a first line display mode determination table for N loss variation, and a first line display mode determination table for normal A loss variation are provided. Each first line display mode determination table shown in FIG. 63(B) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for each first line display mode becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 63(B).

As shown in FIG. 63(B), in the case of SP reach variation (SP jackpot variation, SP loss variation), L reach variation (L jackpot variation, L loss variation), and N loss variation, "1st line" However, the "first dialogue display mode 2" is not normally determined due to A loss fluctuation. Therefore, when the first line preview of the first line display mode 2 is executed, it is determined that the reach is established, and the N reach may develop into the SP reach or the L reach. Therefore, the execution of the first line notice in the first line display mode 2 is an effect that suggests that reach will be achieved, and SP reach that suggests that there is a higher possibility of becoming a jackpot game state than N reach. Or, it is a production that suggests that there is a possibility that L reach will be executed.

Furthermore, normally, "1st dialogue display mode 2" will not be determined due to A loss variation, and the possibility that "1st dialogue display format 2" will be determined due to N loss variation is "1st dialogue display format 1". significantly lower than the probability of being determined. In addition, "first line display mode 2" may be selected for SP jackpot fluctuations, L jackpot fluctuations, SP loss fluctuations, and L loss fluctuations, but generally speaking, in the case of SP jackpot fluctuations and L jackpot fluctuations, The selection rate for "first line display mode 2" is higher. Therefore, the possibility of a jackpot game state is higher when the second dialogue preview in the first dialogue display mode 2 is executed than when the second dialogue preview in the first dialogue display mode 1 is executed.

In addition, if the production control microcomputer 121 determines that it is a second speech notice in the speech notice type determination, the production control microcomputer 121 subsequently performs a second development pattern judgment to determine a second development pattern based on the special figure variation start command. I do.

The second developed pattern determination is performed with reference to the second developed pattern determination table. An example of the configuration of the second development pattern determination table is shown in FIG. 64(A). As shown in FIG. 64(A), the second development pattern determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, the second development pattern judgment table includes a second development pattern judgment table for SP jackpot variation, a second development pattern judgment table for L jackpot variation, a second development pattern judgment table for SP loss variation, and L. A second developed pattern determination table for loss fluctuations, a second developed pattern determination table for N loss fluctuations, and a second developed pattern determination table for normal A loss fluctuations are provided. Each of the second development pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 64(A) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for each second development pattern becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 64(A).

As shown in FIG. 64(A), in the case of SP reach fluctuations (SP jackpot fluctuations, SP loss fluctuations), L reach fluctuations (L jackpot fluctuations, L loss fluctuations), and N loss fluctuations, the second development "Pattern 3" and "Second Development Pattern 4" may be selected, but normally in the case of A loss fluctuation, "Second Development Pattern 3" and "Second Development Pattern 4" are not selected. Therefore, when the second dialogue preview is executed in the second development pattern 3 or the second development pattern 4, it is certain that a reach is established.

Furthermore, in the case of jackpot fluctuations (SP jackpot fluctuations, L jackpot fluctuations) and loss fluctuations (SP loss fluctuations, L loss fluctuations, N loss fluctuations, normal A loss fluctuations), "Second development pattern 1", "Second development pattern 1" However, in general, the selection rate for "second development pattern 1" and "second development pattern 2" is higher in the case of loss variation. Therefore, when the second dialogue preview is executed in the second development pattern 1 or the second development pattern 2, the possibility of a jackpot game state is low (the possibility of a loss is high).

In addition, in the case of SP jackpot fluctuations and L jackpot fluctuations, as well as in the case of SP loss fluctuations and L loss fluctuations, the selection rate for "second development pattern 1" is higher than that for "second development pattern 3" and "second development pattern 4". ”, the selection rate for “second expansion pattern 2” is higher. However, the selection rates for the "second expansion pattern 3" and "second expansion pattern 4" are higher in the case of the SP jackpot fluctuation and the L jackpot fluctuation than in the case of the SP loss fluctuation and the L loss fluctuation. In addition, in the normal A loss variation, only "second development pattern 1" and "second development pattern 2" are selected, and in the N loss variation, the selection rate of "second development pattern 1" and "second development pattern 2" is selected. is the highest. Therefore, in general, the degree of expectation for the jackpot gaming state suggested by the second development pattern has a magnitude relationship such as second development pattern 1, second development pattern 2<second development pattern 3, and second development pattern 4.

After completing the second development pattern determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 next determines the display mode of a specific image related to the second line preview (second line display mode), specifically, the second character A line character. A second serif that determines the color of the character represented by the image G51A and the second character B serif character image G52A (second serif character color), and the color of the speech bubble represented by the second serif division image G50 (second serif balloon color). Perform display mode determination. Note that the second dialogue display manner includes a second dialogue display manner 1 and a second dialogue display manner 2. The second serif character color according to the second serif display mode 1 is white, and the second serif balloon color is blue. Further, the second serif character color according to the second serif display mode 2 is red, and the second serif balloon color is gold.

The second line display mode determination is performed with reference to the second line display mode determination table. A configuration example of the second line display mode determination table is shown in FIG. 64(B). As shown in FIG. 64(B), the second dialogue display mode determination table is associated with the special figure variation pattern. Specifically, the second line display mode determination table includes a second line display mode determination table for SP jackpot variation, a second line display mode judgment table for L jackpot variation, and a second line display mode judgment table for SP loss variation. A determination table, a second dialogue display mode determination table for L loss fluctuations, a second dialogue display manner determination table for N loss fluctuations, and a second dialogue display manner determination table for normal A loss fluctuations are provided. Each second line display mode determination table shown in FIG. 64(B) is appropriately configured so that the selection rate for each second line display mode becomes a predetermined selection rate shown in FIG. 64(B).

As shown in FIG. 64(B), in the case of SP reach variation (SP jackpot variation, SP loss variation), L reach variation (L jackpot variation, L loss variation), and N loss variation, "second line" However, the "second dialogue display mode 2" is not normally determined due to A loss variation. Therefore, when the second line preview of the second line display mode 2 is executed, it is determined that the reach is established, and the N reach may develop into the SP reach or the L reach. Therefore, the execution of the second line notice in the second line display mode 2 is an effect that suggests that reach will be achieved, and SP reach that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a jackpot game state than N reach. Or, it is a production that suggests that there is a possibility that L reach will be executed.

Furthermore, normally the "second dialogue display mode 2" will not be determined due to A loss variation, and the possibility that "second dialogue display format 2" will be determined due to N loss variation is "second dialogue display mode 1". significantly lower than the probability of being determined. In addition, in the case of SP jackpot fluctuations, L jackpot fluctuations, SP loss fluctuations, and L loss fluctuations, "second line display mode 2" may be selected, but in general, in the case of SP jackpot fluctuations and L jackpot fluctuations, The selection rate for "second dialogue display mode 2" is higher. Therefore, the possibility of a jackpot game state is higher when the second dialogue preview in the second dialogue display mode 2 is executed than when the second dialogue preview in the second dialogue display mode 1 is executed.

In addition, when comparing the first line display mode determination table and the second line display mode determination table, regarding the N loss variation and the normal A loss variation, lines that suggest that there is a relatively high possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state The selection rate for the display mode (first line display mode 2 for the first line display mode, second line display mode 2 for the second line display mode) is the same, and SP jackpot variation, L jackpot variation, SP loss variation, and Regarding any of the L loss fluctuations, the line display mode that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game state is relatively higher in the first line display mode determination table (in the first line display mode, the first line display mode is In aspect 2, the second dialogue display aspect, the selection rate for the second dialogue display aspect 2) is high. Therefore, the first line preview is generally executed in a dialogue display mode that suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game state is relatively higher than that of the second dialogue preview. Probability is high. In other words, it is more likely that the characters representing the lines will be displayed in red and the division images will be displayed in gold in the first line preview than in the case of the second line preview.

After completing the first line display mode determination or the second line display mode determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays the determination results (first line preview type determination, first line display mode determination) indicating the performance content related to the line preview. , second dialogue preview type determination, second dialogue display mode determination) (speech preview execution command) is set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124.

The dialogue preview execution command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 140 through command transmission processing (S4004). Upon receiving the line preview execution command, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 starts the line preview indicated by the line preview execution command on the display unit 50a when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special figure variation effect. . Specifically, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays a first line preview as illustrated in FIGS. 56 to 57 or a second line preview as illustrated in FIGS. 58 to 61 on the display unit 50a. Execute as appropriate.

In addition, after completing the first line display mode determination or the second line display mode determination, the performance control microcomputer 121 determines the determination result (first line preview type determination, first line display The speech balloon sound effect and dialogue voice related to the dialogue preview are appropriately outputted from the speaker 52 with the production contents indicated by the mode determination, the second dialogue preview type determination, and the second dialogue display mode determination.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY2, the performance control microcomputer 121 may display the first line segmentation image G40 (specific image) on a part of the display section 50a, and the first line segmentation image G40 (specific image) includes a first line individually segmented image G40A (first specific image) related to character A, a first line individually segmented image G40A (second specific image) related to character B, and a first line batch segmented image G40A (first specific image). There is an image G40B (third specific image), character A (first character) may be displayed inside the first line individual segmentation image G40A (first specific image) related to character A, and character A (first character) related to character B Character B (second character) may be displayed inside the first lines individually divided image G40A (second specific image), and character A ( Character B (first character) and character B (second character) may be displayed together. Therefore, it is possible to prevent monotony of the effect of displaying the characters A and B within the first line segmented image G40, and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY2, the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character A and the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character B are formed to have approximately the same size as a whole, The collective segmentation image G40B is formed larger overall than the first serif individual segmentation image G40A. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent monotony of the effect of displaying the characters A and B within the second line division image G40, and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting. Furthermore, after the first line individual segmented image G40A in which character A is displayed and the first line individual segmented image G40A in which character B is displayed are displayed, character A and character B are displayed. There are times when the first serif batch division image G40B displayed inside the screen is displayed and times when it is not displayed. In other words, there are times when the first line preview 1 is executed and times when the first line preview 2 is executed. Therefore, when the first line individual segmented image G40A in which character A is displayed and the first line individual segmented image G40A in which character B is displayed are displayed, the player's feeling of excitement is heightened. It is possible to improve the game's interest.

Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY2, the possibility of a jackpot game state is different depending on when the first line preview 1 is executed and when the first line preview 2 is executed. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the player's sense of excitement and improve his/her interest in the game. Furthermore, the positional relationship between character A displayed in the first line individual segmentation image G40A at the first stage and character B displayed on the first line individual segmentation image G40A, and the first line collective segmentation image G40B at the second stage The positional relationship between character A and character B displayed in is approximately the same. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the first stage and the second stage are related, and it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the first dialogue preview from deteriorating.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY2, the performance control microcomputer 121 may execute a dialogue preview (specific performance) accompanied by dialogue on the display unit 50a. A segmented image formed in a predetermined area (first serif individual segmented image G40A, first serif batch segmented image G40B, second serif segmented image G50: specific image) may be displayed in part, and the segmented image includes: There are a first line segmentation image G40 (first line individual segmentation image G40A, first line batch segmentation image G40B: first specific image) and a second line segmentation image G50 (second specific image). , there is a first line preview (first specific effect) in which the first line segmentation image G40 is displayed, and a second line preview (second specific effect) in which the second line segmentation image G50 is displayed. In the preview, the character who speaks the lines related to the first dialogue preview is displayed inside the first dialogue division image G40, and in the second dialogue preview, the character who speaks the dialogues related to the second dialogue preview is displayed inside the second dialogue division image G40. Displayed outside the G50. Therefore, it is possible to prevent monotony of the performance in which the characters utter lines, and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting. Furthermore, according to the pachinko game machine PY2, in the first dialogue preview, the dialogue characters related to the first dialogue preview are displayed outside the first dialogue classification image G40, and in the second dialogue preview, the dialogue characters related to the first dialogue warning are displayed outside the first dialogue classification image G40. Such serif characters are displayed inside the second serif divided image G50. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent monotony of the performance in which the characters utter lines, and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

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Next, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY2 according to the second embodiment will be described. Note that it is also possible to appropriately combine the modification examples described below.

The dialogue preview is executed in the normal game state and the normal production mode, but the game state and production mode in which the dialogue preview can be executed are not limited to the second embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate. Further, the dialogue preview may be made executable in a plurality of types of game states and performance modes. Furthermore, it may be possible to execute a dialogue preview based on the special figure 2 variation pattern.

Furthermore, although the dialogue notice can be executed during the normal variation in the special figure variation performance, the execution timing of the dialogue notice is not limited to the normal variation and may be changed as appropriate. For example, the dialogue preview may be executed in a period after a reach such as N reach is established. Furthermore, it is also possible to make it possible to execute dialogue previews during multiple types of periods in the special figure variation performance, such as during normal variation and during N reach. In addition, when the dialogue preview is executed, it may be executed once or multiple times in one special figure variation performance.

In addition, the execution of dialogue announcement, dialogue announcement type, first dialogue announcement type (first development pattern), and second dialogue announcement type (second expansion pattern) are related to the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state (becoming a jackpot game state). However, this suggestion is not limited to the jackpot game state, and may be changed as appropriate. Execution of dialogue announcement, dialogue announcement type, first dialogue announcement type (first development pattern), and second dialogue announcement type (second development pattern), or any one of them suggests the following: The possibility that a reach will be achieved with the special figure fluctuation performance, the possibility that a performance that suggests a high possibility of a jackpot game state such as SP reach will be executed, and the identification of a relatively large number of prize balls and rounds. It may be the possibility that a jackpot game will be executed, or the possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a high probability state or a time saving state after the jackpot game.

Furthermore, all or any part of 1st character A dialogue 1, 1st character B dialogue 1, 1st character A dialogue 2, 1st character B dialogue 2, 2nd character A dialogue, and 2nd character B dialogue. The specific contents may be changed as appropriate. Further, the specific content of both or one of the appearance of character A and character B may be changed as appropriate.

In addition, the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character A and the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character B are arranged approximately in the vertical center of the display section 50a, with the one related to character A on the left side, and the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character B Although the one related to character B is displayed so as to be placed on the right side, the display position of the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character A and the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character B on the display unit 50a, The relative positional relationship between the person related to character A and the person related to character B is not particularly limited, and may be changed as appropriate. However, the relative positional relationship between the person related to character A and the person related to character B, and the position of character A and character B in the first character AB batch appearance image G43A displayed in the first line batch division image G40B It is preferable that the relationships are substantially the same. In the first dialogue preview between Character A and Character B, it is easy for the player to recognize that there is a relationship between the first stage and the second stage, and more specifically, that the first stage has developed into the second stage. This is to do so.

Furthermore, the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character A and the first line individual segmented image G40A related to character B are formed in the same square shape, but the shape and size of the one related to character A and the character The shape and size of the portion B may be different. However, the first lines collectively divided image G40B is larger overall than the first lines individually divided image G40A related to character A and the first lines individually divided image G40A related to character B, and in detail, the length in the horizontal direction It is preferable that the length and/or the length in the vertical direction be long. In the second stage, character A and character B, which are displayed inside the first dialogue batch division image G40B, are made more visible and the production effect of the first dialogue preview 2 is suppressed from deteriorating. This is to make it easier to understand what has progressed to the next stage and to enhance the production effect of the first line preview 2.

Furthermore, in the first stage related to the first line preview, when the first character A line 1 is uttered (the first line A1 image G41 is displayed and the first character A line 1 voice is output) At times, the first character B individual segmented image G40A and the first character B individual appearance image G42A are displayed, but when the first character A dialogue 1 is uttered, at least the first character B individual appearance image G42A is displayed. Image G42A may not be displayed. In this case, when the first character B dialogue 1 voice is output after the output of the first character A dialogue 1, the first character B individual classification image G40A, the first character B individual appearance image G42A , and the first character B line one character image G42B may be displayed integrally. Alternatively, when the first character A line 1 is uttered, the first line individual segmentation image G40A for character B is displayed, and after the first character A line 1 has finished outputting, the first character B line 1 voice is output. At the same time, the first character B individual appearance image G42A and the first character B single line character image G42B may be displayed. The same applies to the second stage related to the first line preview.

Furthermore, regarding the first line preview, there are two types of display modes for images representing each line in letters, the first line individual division image G40A, and the first line collective division image G40B, but both of these, or For either one, one type or three or more types may be set. In the case of multiple types of 3 or more, depending on the display mode of the image representing each line with letters, the display mode of the first line individual division image G40A, and the first line batch division image G40B, the player will be notified of the jackpot game state, etc. The probabilities that something advantageous will happen may be different, or the probabilities that something advantageous to the player will happen, such as a jackpot game state, may be the same regardless of these display modes.

Further, in the first dialogue preview, character A and character B exchange dialogues, but there may be a plurality of combinations of characters who exchange dialogues. In this case, the lines of each character may be different depending on the combination of characters. Furthermore, depending on the combination of characters, the possibility of developing to the second stage and the possibility of becoming a jackpot game state, or both or one of them, may be different, or the possibility of developing to the second stage and the jackpot Both or one of the possibilities of entering the game state may be the same.

Further, in the first dialogue preview, two characters exchange dialogues, but three or more characters may exchange dialogues. In this case, in the first stage, the three characters are individually displayed using the first line individual segmentation image G40A associated with each character, and in the second stage, the three characters are displayed individually using the first line collective segmentation image G40B. They may be displayed all at once.

In addition, in the first dialogue preview, the first character A dialogue 1 and the first character B dialogue 1 are always uttered in the first stage, but in the first stage, after the first character A dialogue 1 is uttered, There may be times when the first character B line 1 is uttered and times when the first character B line 1 is not uttered. Then, when the first character B line 1 is uttered, there are times when it develops to the second stage and times when it does not develop to the second stage, and when the first character B line 1 is not uttered, the 2 It shall be ensured that it does not develop to the next stage. Then, in the first stage, after the first character A line 1 is uttered, the jackpot game state is more likely to occur when the first character B line 1 is uttered than when the first character B line 1 is not uttered. It is also possible to increase the possibility that this will occur. On the contrary, in the first stage, after the first character A line 1 is uttered, the jackpot game state is higher when the first character B line 1 is not uttered than when the first character B line 1 is uttered. It is also possible to increase the possibility of

Furthermore, in the first stage of the first dialogue preview, the images representing the dialogue characters (first character A dialogue one character image G41B and first character B dialogue one character image G42B) are completely replaced by the first dialogue individual division image G40A. However, a part of the image representing the serif characters (1st character A serif 1 character image G41B and 1st character B serif 1 character image G42B) is displayed inside the 1st serif individual division image G40A. The other portions may be displayed outside the first serif individual segmentation image G40A. The same applies to images that individually represent the appearances of the characters (the first character A individual appearance image G41A and the first character B individual appearance image G42A).

In addition, in the second stage of the first dialogue preview 2, the images representing the dialogue characters (the 1st character A dialogue 2 character image G43B and the 1st character B dialogue 2 character image G43C) are completely divided into the 1st dialogue batch image Although it is displayed inside G40B, a part of the image representing the serif characters (first character A serif two-character image G43B and first character B serif two-character image G43C) is displayed outside the first serif batch division image G40B. The other portions may be displayed inside the first serif batch classification image G40B. The same applies to the image that collectively represents the appearances of the characters (the first character AB collective appearance image G43A).

Further, although there are two types of lines related to the second line preview, there may be three or more types. In this case, all the lines may have different content from different characters, or may have different content from one character. Further, the type of dialogue by one character may be different from the type of dialogue by another character.

Furthermore, although there are four types of second line previews, there may be a plurality of types other than four. In this case, for example, the number of second line preview types made up of one line and the number of second line preview types made up of two lines may be the same or different. Further, there may be three or more types of lines, and there may be a plurality of types of second lines that follow the first type of lines. Alternatively, there may be a plurality of types of first lines that are uttered before certain types of second lines. Furthermore, there may be a line that appears only in the case of the second line preview type, which is composed of one line. On the other hand, there may be a line that appears only in the case of the second line preview type, which is composed of two lines. In this case, the order in which the lines appear in the preview may be further limited. As shown above, by making the lines that make up the second line preview more complex and diversified, it is possible to make the player's heart flutter even more when a balloon image is displayed or a balloon sound effect is output. .

Furthermore, in the second dialogue preview, the balloon sound effects are different depending on whether the order within the dialogue preview is 1 or 2, but they may be the same. Further, the display manner (for example, color, shape, size) of the second serif divided image G50 is the same in the case where the order within the line preview is 1 and 2, but it may be made to be different. Furthermore, regarding the second line preview, the display mode of the second line segmented image G50 is the same even if the characters and lines are different, but the display mode of the second line segmented image G50 (for example, color , shape, size) may be different.

Furthermore, regarding the second serif preview, there are two types of display modes for images representing each serif character and display modes for the second serif division image G50. A plurality of the above types may be set. In the case of multiple types of 3 or more, the possibility that something advantageous to the player will occur, such as a jackpot game state, is made to differ depending on the display mode of the image representing each serif character and the display mode of the second serif division image G50. Alternatively, the probability that something advantageous to the player will occur, such as a jackpot game state, may be the same regardless of these display modes.

In addition, in the second embodiment, for both the first speech bubble sound effect and the second speech bubble sound effect, the second speech display mode is the second speech display mode 1, and the second speech display mode 2 is different. are the same, but may be different. In this case, the speech bubble sound effects associated with the second dialogue display mode 2 may be made to differ depending on the order within the dialogue preview, or may be made to be the same regardless of the order within the dialogue preview.

Further, regarding the second dialogue preview, the maximum order within the dialogue preview is 2, but it may be set to 3 or more. In this case, it may be more advantageous for the player, such as in a jackpot game state, if the second line preview with a higher order in the line previews is executed than in the case where the second line preview with a lower order in the line previews is executed. It is also possible to make it more likely to occur. On the other hand, it may be more advantageous for the player in a jackpot game state if the second line preview with a lower order in the line previews is executed than in the case where the second line preview with a higher order in the line previews is executed. It is also possible to make it more likely to occur.

Furthermore, if the maximum order of lines in the preview is 3 or more, the balloon sound effects may be made to differ depending on the order of the lines in the preview. Alternatively, all speech bubble sound effects may be made to be the same regardless of the order in the dialogue preview. Also, until the order of the dialogue previews reaches a predetermined order, the speech bubble sound effects will differ depending on the order of the dialogue previews, and after the predetermined order, all speech bubble sound effects will be the same regardless of the order of the dialogue previews. You can also do it. On the other hand, all speech bubble sound effects are the same regardless of the order in the dialogue previews up to a predetermined order, and after the predetermined order, the balloon sound effects differ depending on the order in the dialogue previews. You can also make it so that

In addition, in the second dialogue preview, images representing dialogue characters (second character A dialogue character image G51A and second character B dialogue character image G52A) are completely displayed inside the second dialogue division image G50. However, a part of the image representing serif characters (second character A serif character image G51A and second character B serif character image G52A) is displayed inside the second serif division image G50, and the other part is displayed in the second serif division image G50. It may also be displayed outside the image G50. On the contrary, the images representing the character's appearance (the second character A appearance image G51B and the second character B appearance image G52B) are displayed completely outside the second line division image G50, but the images representing the character's appearance are A part of the images (the second character A appearance image G51B and the second character B appearance image G52B) is displayed outside the second line divided image G50, and the other part is displayed inside the second line divided image G50. You may also do so.

Further, although the first line notice and the second line notice are executed in the special figure variation performance, both or either one may be configured to be executable in the jackpot game. In this case, for example, the line preview can be executed in a predetermined round game, and the jackpot game may end in the predetermined round game, or the jackpot game may continue to be executed. By executing the dialogue preview, the chance of continuing to execute the jackpot game may be increased. Alternatively, the dialogue preview can be executed in a predetermined round game, and the first game state is entered according to the end of the jackpot game, and the second game state is more advantageous to the player than the first game state according to the end of the jackpot game. There may be a case where the player shifts to the second gaming state, and by executing a dialogue notice, the chances of shifting to the second gaming state may be increased in response to the end of the jackpot game.

7. Other modification examples Next, other modification examples of the pachinko gaming machine PY according to the basic embodiment and the pachinko gaming machines PY1 according to the first embodiment to pachinko gaming machines PY2 according to the second embodiment are described below. explain. Hereinafter, the basic embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the first embodiment to the pachinko gaming machine PY2 according to the second embodiment will be referred to as "pachinko gaming machine PY etc."

In pachinko gaming machines such as PY, the display unit 50a is used to variably display the production symbols EZ1 to EZ3 in order to notify the results of the special drawing lottery. (Slot machine)" A drum with a symbol displayed thereon may be provided, and the drum may be variably displayed to notify the result of the special drawing lottery.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY, the big prize opening 14 can be opened in a jackpot game, but a winning area other than the big prize opening 14 that can be opened in a jackpot game may be provided.

Furthermore, in pachinko gaming machines such as PY, when a particular jackpot symbol type is determined, the game always proceeds in a high probability state after the jackpot game. That is, the setting of the high probability state is associated with the jackpot symbol type. However, the setting conditions for the high probability state may be changed. For example, apart from the big winning device 14D, a second big winning device that can be opened and closed and into which a game ball can enter when opened is provided at a position in the gaming area 6 that can be reached by the game ball. In a predetermined round game, when the second big winning device is opened and the game ball that enters the second big winning device passes through a specific area provided on the downstream side, a high probability state occurs as the jackpot game ends. may be set.

In this case, for example, the second jackpot device releases a specific jackpot symbol (jackpot symbol that makes it easy to set a high probability state) for a time when it is easy to enter the ball (for example, 29.5 seconds), and the second jackpot device A non-specific jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol that is difficult to set a high probability state) that is released for a difficult time (for example, 0.5 seconds) can be provided. Further, there are a specific area and a non-specific area as areas through which the winning game ball can pass through the second grand prize winning device, and a sorting device is provided for distributing the game ball into the specific area and the non-specific area. Although the opening time of the second grand prize device is the same, the combination of the opening mode of the second grand prize device and the operating mode of the sorting device creates a jackpot pattern and a high probability state that make it easy to set a high probability state. It is also possible to provide jackpot symbols that are difficult to set.

In addition, in a pachinko game machine PY, etc., the game control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the performance control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the performance according to the progress of the game (control of the game). 120, game control and performance control are performed by different boards, but they may be configured to be performed by a single board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in that one board, or may be provided separately from that one board.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to other pinball gaming machines such as arranged ball machines and mahjong ball gaming machines, as well as reel-type gaming machines (so-called "slot machines").

8. Inventions Disclosed in the Above-mentioned Embodiments The following inventions A to G have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph of this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the descriptions of Inventions A to G, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments of the inventions described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A2 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B2 below, invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C3 below, and invention D is a generic term for inventions A1 to A2 below. , Invention E is a generic term for the following inventions D1 to D3, Invention E is a generic term for the following inventions E1 to E3, Invention F is a generic term for the following inventions F1 to F5, and Invention G is the following invention G1. ~It is a general term for G2.

Inventions A to E have the effect of improving gaming interest in solving problem 1 described below regarding the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-000700. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2019-000700, when a predetermined condition such as a game ball entering a starting hole is met, a jackpot determination is made to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. When a jackpot determination is made, a variable display of special symbols is executed. After the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner that indicates the jackpot determination result. When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, the special game state may be controlled to be advantageous to the player. Then, when the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, a variable effect is performed in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner or in a static manner. However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines that display performance symbols in a variable or static manner in order to improve the game's interest. Therefore, the first objective is to provide a new gaming machine that improves gaming enjoyment.

Further, according to invention F, there is an effect of improving the interest in playing the game machine described in JP-A No. 2019-000700 with respect to problem 2 described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-000700, when a predetermined condition such as a game ball entering a starting hole is satisfied, a variable display of special symbols is executed. After the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the special symbols are stopped and displayed. Here, when a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed, the game may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player. By the way, when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or controlled to be in an advantageous gaming state, a character may be displayed on the display section in order to increase the interest in the game. However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines that can perform performances accompanied by character displays in order to improve the game's interest. Therefore, the second problem is to provide a new gaming machine that improves gaming enjoyment.

Furthermore, according to Invention G, there is an effect of improving the interest in playing the gaming machine described in JP-A-2019-000700 in response to Problem 3, which will be described below. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-000700, when a predetermined condition such as a game ball entering a starting hole is satisfied, a variable display of special symbols is executed. After the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the special symbols are stopped and displayed. Here, when a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed, the game may be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player. By the way, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of an advantageous gaming state may be executed. In addition, some productions that suggest that there is a possibility of an advantageous gaming state are accompanied by dialogue. However, there is still room for improvement in gaming machines that can perform performances accompanied by dialogue in order to increase the interest of the game. Therefore, the third problem is to provide a new gaming machine that improves gaming enjoyment.

8-1-1. Invention A1
The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of creating a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player;
Equipped with performance control means (performance control microcomputer 121) that displays predetermined performance symbols (“1” to “9”) in a variable manner or in a static manner;
The performance symbols include specific performance symbols (3 symbols, 7 symbols) partially or entirely colored with a specific color (red) that indicates that the special game state is likely to occur;
The performance control means displays a first additional performance (second A additional display) in a color (red) that is the same as or similar to the specific color when the specific performance symbol is stopped and displayed on a predetermined display unit (display unit 50a). , a frame lamp 53), and a second additional effect (gold effect, gold lamp) in a color (gold) different from or similar to the specific color (gold) is performed using the predetermined display means. A gaming machine that does.

8-1-2. Invention A2
The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to invention A1,
A color that is different from or similar to the specific color related to the second additional effect is more likely to result in the special game state than a color that is the same as or similar to the specific color related to the first additional effect. A gaming machine characterized by having a suggestive color.

8-2-1. Invention B1
The gaming machine according to invention B1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of making a first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether it is a jackpot or a loss;
Equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) that executes a predetermined production,
Before making the first determination, the game control means may make a second determination (pre-read determination) as to whether the game will be a jackpot or a loss;
The performance control means is
A variable performance in which a predetermined performance pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and then the performance pattern is stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode that suggests a jackpot or a loss mode that suggests a loss based on the result of the first determination. (Special figure variation effect) is possible,
When the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the losing mode in the variable production, the performance symbols may be stopped and displayed in a special losing mode different from normal based on the result of the second determination,
When the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the special loss mode in the variable performance, the first additional effects (first additional display, second A additional display) associated with the special loss mode are displayed on a predetermined display means (display section). 50a, a frame lamp 53), and a second additional effect (second B additional display) not associated with the special losing mode may be displayed using the display means.

8-2-2. Invention B2
The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The special losing mode includes a first special losing mode and a second special losing mode that suggests that the possibility of becoming a jackpot is higher than the first special losing mode,
The effect control means may perform a case where the first additional effect is executed and a case where the second additional effect is executed for either the first special lose mode or the second special lose mode. Yes, the first additional effect may be executed for the other of the first special losing mode and the second special losing mode, but the second additional effect may not be executed. A gaming machine featuring:

8-3-1. Invention C1
The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of creating a special game state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player;
Equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) that displays a predetermined production pattern in a variable manner or in a static manner,
The performance control means is
The production pattern may be stopped and displayed in a special manner (red chance eyes) indicating that the special game state may occur;
When the effect pattern is stopped and displayed in the special mode, a first additional effect (second A additional display) including a predetermined character (Kiniro) is performed on a predetermined display means (display part 50a, frame lamp 53); , a gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined display means may perform a second additional effect (second B additional display) that does not include the predetermined characters.

8-3-2. Invention C2
The gaming machine according to invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined characters represent a feature (color) of the first additional performance.

8-3-3. Invention C3
The gaming machine according to invention C3 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1 or invention C2,
A game characterized in that the relationship between the special mode and the second additional performance is higher than the relationship between the special mode and the second additional performance regarding the performance content (color). Machine.

8-4-1. Invention D1
The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of making a first determination (jackpot determination) as to whether it is a jackpot or a loss;
Equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) that executes a predetermined production,
Before making the first determination, the game control means may make a second determination (pre-read determination) as to whether the game will be a jackpot or a loss;
The performance control means is
A variable performance in which a predetermined performance pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and then the performance pattern is stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode that suggests a jackpot or a loss mode that suggests a loss based on the result of the first determination. (Special figure variation effect) is possible,
When the performance symbol is stopped and displayed in the loss mode in the variable performance, the performance symbol may be stopped and displayed in a special loss mode (red chance eye) that is different from normal based on the result of the second determination. ,
When the performance symbol is stopped and displayed in the special losing mode in the variable performance, a predetermined display means displays an additional performance (second B additional display) including a specific character (Kiniro) indicating that there is a high possibility of a jackpot. (display section 50a, frame lamp 53).

8-4-2. Invention D2
The gaming machine according to invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific character suggests a feature (color) of the additional performance.

8-4-3. Invention D3
The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1 or invention D2,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific character does not suggest a feature of the special losing mode (red chance).

8-5-1. Invention E1
The gaming machine according to invention E1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of determining whether it is a jackpot or a loss (jackpot judgment);
Equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) that displays a plurality of production symbols in a variable manner or in a static manner,
Each of the plurality of production patterns includes a specific production pattern (3 patterns, 7 patterns) in which a specific color (red) is partially or completely applied,
The performance control means is
After variably displaying the plurality of performance symbols, based on the result of the determination, a jackpot combination mode (double or double) that suggests a jackpot, and all of the plurality of performance symbols are the specific performance symbol. A first variation production (special symbol variation production related to jackpot variation) in which the plurality of production symbols are stopped and displayed so that the above-mentioned plurality of production symbols It is possible to execute a second variation performance (special symbol variation production related to loss variation) in which the plurality of production symbols are stopped and displayed so that all of the production symbols become the specific production symbols,
In either of the first variable performance and the second variable performance, when the plurality of performance symbols are stopped and displayed, an additional performance (second A additional display) associated with the specific performance symbol is displayed on a predetermined display means. (display section 50a, frame lamp 53).

8-5-2. Invention E2
The gaming machine according to invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to invention E1,
The specific colors include a first specific color (red) and a second specific color (blue),
The specific effect patterns include first specific effect patterns (3 patterns, 7 patterns) on which the first specific color is applied, and second specific effect patterns (1 pattern, 2 patterns) in which the second specific color is applied. (design, 4 design, 5 design, 6 design, 8 design, 9 design)
When the additional performance is executed in the first variable performance, both when all of the plurality of performance symbols are the first specific performance symbol and when they are the second specific performance symbol, they are related to the first specific performance symbol. A game machine characterized in that the additional performance described above is performed.

8-5-3. Invention E3
The gaming machine according to invention E3 is
A gaming machine according to invention E2,
When the additional performance is performed in the second variable performance, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are the first specific performance symbols, the additional performance associated with the first specific performance symbol may be performed. The game machine is characterized in that, when all of the plurality of performance symbols are the second specific performance symbols, the additional performance associated with the second specific performance symbol may be performed.

8-6-1. Invention F1
The gaming machine according to invention F1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can set a specific game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state);
Equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production on the display unit (display unit 50a),
The effect control means may display a specific image (first line segmentation image G40) on a part of the display section,
The specific images include a first specific image (first line individual segmentation image G40A related to character A), a second specific image (first line individual segmentation image G40A related to character B), and a third specific image (first line individual segmentation image G40A). There is a line batch classification image G40B),
A first character (character A) may be displayed inside the first specific image,
A second character (character B) may be displayed inside the second specific image,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first character and the second character may be displayed together within the third specific image.

8-6-2. Invention F2
The gaming machine according to invention F2 is
A gaming machine according to invention F1,
The first specific image and the second specific image are formed to have substantially the same overall size,
A gaming machine characterized in that the third specific image is formed larger overall than the first specific image and the second specific image.

8-6-3. Invention F3
The gaming machine according to invention F3 is
A gaming machine according to invention F1 or invention F2,
After the first specific image in which the first character is displayed and the second specific image in which the second character is displayed, the first character and the second specific image are displayed. There are times when the third specific image with the character displayed therein is displayed and times when it is not displayed.

8-6-4. Invention F4
The gaming machine according to invention F4 is
A gaming machine according to invention F3,
The possibility of entering the specific game state is different depending on whether the third specific image in which the first character and the second character are displayed together is displayed or not. Game machine.

8-6-5. Invention F5
The gaming machine according to invention F5 is
A gaming machine according to invention F3,
The positional relationship between the first character displayed in the first specific image and the second character displayed in the second specific image, and the first character and the second character displayed together in the third specific image. A gaming machine characterized in that the positional relationship with the second character is substantially the same.

8-7-1. Invention G1
The gaming machine according to invention G1 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can set a specific game state advantageous to the player (jackpot game state, high probability state, time saving state);
Equipped with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing production on the display unit (display unit 50a),
The production control means may execute a specific production (speech preview) accompanied by dialogue on the display unit,
In the specific effect, a specific image (divided image) formed in a predetermined area may be displayed on a part of the display section,
The specific images include a first specific image (first serif segmented image G40) and a second specific image (second serif segmented image G50).
The specific effects include a first specific effect (first line preview) in which the first specific image is displayed, and a second specific effect (second line preview) in which the second specific image is displayed,
In the first specific effect, the character who speaks the line related to the first specific effect is displayed inside the first specific image, and in the second specific effect, the character who speaks the line related to the second specific effect is displayed inside the first specific image. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed outside the second specific image.

8-7-2. Invention G2
The gaming machine according to invention G2 is
A gaming machine according to invention G1,
In the first specific performance, lines related to the first specific effect may be displayed outside the first specific image, and in the second specific effect, lines related to the second specific effect may be displayed in the second specific image. A gaming machine characterized in that it may be displayed inside.

PY, PY1, PY2...Pachinko gaming machine 1...Game board 6...Game area 6A...Left gaming area 6B...Right gaming area 11...First starting port 11a...First starting port sensor 12...Second starting port 12a...Second Starting opening sensor 14...Big winning opening 14a...Big winning opening sensor 50...Image display device 50a...Display unit 52...Speaker 53...Frame lamp 100...Game control board 101...Game control microcomputer 120...Production control board 121...Production control Microcomputer 140...image control board

Claims (1)

A game control means capable of making a jackpot determination as to whether a specific result is achieved;
and a performance control means for executing a predetermined performance,
The game control means may perform a pre-read determination as to whether or not the specific result will be obtained before making the jackpot determination;
The performance control means is
After displaying the identification information in a variable manner, based on the result of the jackpot determination, stop displaying the identification information in a specific manner suggesting that the specific result will be obtained or in a non-specific manner suggesting that the specific result will not be obtained. It is possible to perform variable production,
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the non-specific manner in the variable performance, the performance symbol may be stopped and displayed in a special losing manner different from normal based on the result of the pre-reading determination;
When the performance symbols are stopped and displayed in the special loss mode in the variable performance, a first additional performance associated with the special loss mode is performed on a predetermined display means; 2. A gaming machine characterized in that additional effects may be performed on the display means.

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