JP2024074505A - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a gaming machine that contributes to increasing the interest of the game through its presentation. [Solution] An image display device 50 and a light guide plate unit dy are provided on a gaming board 1. The image display device 50 has a display section 50a capable of displaying 2D and 3D images, and is provided behind the light guide plate unit dy. A large rock light-emitting image G300a and a small rock light-emitting image G300b are displayed in a light-emitting image display area dy1R of the light guide plate unit dy, and a main character 2D image G2000 and a main character 3D image G2001 are displayed on the display section 50a. In the evacuation/approach notice, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays the main character 3D image G2001, then displays the large rock light emitting image G300a, and displays the main character 2D image G2000 in place of the main character 3D image G2001, and then makes the large rock light emitting image G300a invisible, and displays the main character 3D image G2001 in place of the main character 2D image G2000. [Selected Figure] Figure 25

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, such as pachinko machines.

In conventional gaming machines, a judgment is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (jackpot game) is played based on the result of the judgment. For example, a judgment is made when a gaming ball enters a starting hole, and a round game involving the opening of a big prize hole is played as a special game. By getting a gaming ball to enter the big prize hole, a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The result of the judgment is shown to the player by the stopped state of the patterns, which are displayed by the pattern display means, which changes and then stops the display.

In addition, gaming machines may be provided with frame lamps and board lamps, and lamp effects may be performed that cause the light-emitting elements contained therein to light up. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, in the lamp effect during the super reach variation effect, the setting value is suggested by the color of the light-emitting element that is illuminated.

JP 2019-054861 A

There is room for improvement in terms of presentation. By implementing improved presentation, we can expect to increase the excitement of the game.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances. That is, the objective of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the enjoyment of gaming.

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification comprises a first display means capable of displaying 2D and 3D images, a second display means that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency capable of displaying a predetermined display, and a performance execution means that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means, and the performance execution means is capable of executing a first performance in which a first 3D image is displayed on the first display means, and after the first performance, is capable of executing a second performance in which the first 3D image is made non-displayable and a specific display is displayed on the second display means, and after the second performance, is capable of executing a third performance in which the specific display is made non-displayable and a second 3D image is displayed on the first display means.

The present invention makes it possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to increasing the entertainment value of the game through its presentation.

FIG. FIG. FIG. 1A is an explanatory diagram showing types of game states, and FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram showing types of big win games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of a big win game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of a small win game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of an auxiliary game. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing types of presentation modes. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal fluctuations in the special chart fluctuation performance. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach in the special chart change performance. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an SP reach in a special chart change performance. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an SPSP reach in a special chart change performance. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a hold effect. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable object performance. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an operation presentation. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of parts relating to control of the gaming machine. 13 is a specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. 13 is a specific example of a look-ahead determination table. 13 is a specific example of a pattern determination table. 1A is a front view of a first game board, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the first game board, and FIG. 1C is an exploded perspective view of a first light guide plate unit. 1 is a first specific example of a luminescent image displayed on a light guide plate. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an image display device. An explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of the presentation flow of a special chart change presentation. An explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of a performance control unit. 13 is a first specific example of a development preview selection table. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an approach prediction, which is a type of development prediction. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an evacuation notice, which is a type of development notice. This is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an evacuation/approach prediction, which is a type of development prediction. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of an approach notice, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of an evacuation notice, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of an evacuation/approach notice. 1A is a front view of the second game board, FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the second game board, and FIG. 1C is an exploded perspective view of the second light guide plate unit. 11 is a second specific example of a luminescent image displayed on a light guide plate. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of a performance control unit. (A) is a specific example of a hold change notice selection table, (B) is a specific example of a hold change prompting notice selection table, and (C) is a second specific example of a development notice selection table. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a hold icon. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a hold change notice. An explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of a hold change prompting notice. An explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of a hold change prompting notice. An explanatory diagram showing a third specific example of a hold change prompting notice. This is a time chart showing the flow of the hold change teasing notice. An explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of the presentation flow of the special chart change presentation. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a development forecast.

Below, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions of the same parts will be omitted as a general rule. In this specification, for the sake of simplicity, a symbol or code referring to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. may be written, and the name of the information, signal, physical quantity, member, etc. corresponding to the symbol or code may be omitted or abbreviated. In addition, if there is an optional flowchart described below, the execution order of multiple processes in any multiple steps in that flowchart can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel, as long as no inconsistency occurs in the process content.

<Basic embodiment>
A first embodiment and a second embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, a basic embodiment on which the first and second embodiments are based will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the left, right, up, and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the left, right, up, and down directions (as viewed from the front) of a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, "forward" refers to the direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rearward" refers to the direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

The pachinko game machine PY1 comprises an outer frame 22 attached to the island structure of the pachinko hall, and a front door 23 attached to the outer frame 22 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front door 23 comprises a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board 1 is attached, and a front frame 23m attached to the game board mounting frame 2A so as to be freely opened and closed. The front frame 23m also comprises a transparent plate 23t, and the game board 1 can be viewed from the front (player's side) through the transparent plate 23t.

The front door 23 also includes an upper tray 34 for storing game balls, and a handle 72k for launching the game balls onto the game board 1. The upper tray 34 is installed at the bottom of the front door 23, and stores game balls supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the bottom right of the front door 23, and the game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are launched onto the game board 1 by the player operating the handle 72k.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 capable of outputting a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light in a predetermined color, and a frame movable body 58k capable of operating in a predetermined operating mode. The speakers 52 are installed in the upper left and upper right parts of the front door 23, and output, for example, background music (BGM) and sound effects. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right parts of the front door 23 around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, multiple LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58k is installed on the upper part of the front door 23. The frame movable body 58k also includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. 1. The movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than up and down movement.

The front door 23 also has a normal button 40 that can be operated by the player, and a special button 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are, for example, a button with a pressing surface, a lever with a grip, etc. The normal button 40 is equipped with a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined luminous color, and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be able to emit light by the lamp and vibrate by the vibration motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 is equipped with a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined luminous color, and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration mode, and is configured to be able to emit light by the lamp and vibrate by the vibration motor. The normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be able to operate in a predetermined operating mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured as a cross key, touch panel, etc.

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

The game board 1 has a game area 6 in which game balls launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down (fall). In the game area 6, game pegs (not shown) that change the direction in which the game balls flow down are installed, and winning devices that allow game balls to win (enter or pass through) are installed. The winning devices include a general winning opening 10, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15. Each winning device has a detection sensor that detects the entry or passage of the game ball.

The first start hole 11 is installed at the bottom of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter it. When a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., three) as prize balls onto the upper tray 34. When a game ball enters the first start hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, which will be described later. The first start hole 11 is configured so that the ease with which game balls can enter is always constant.

The second starting hole 12 is installed at the bottom of the game area 6, below the first starting hole 11, so that a game ball can enter it. When a game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (for example, one) as prize balls to the upper tray 34. When a game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 also acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, similar to when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11. Unlike the first starting hole 11, the second starting hole 12 is equipped with an opening/closing member 12k and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown) that can be opened and closed. The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the opening and closing member 12k using an opening and closing solenoid to set the second starting hole 12 in either a closed state (closed state) in which the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter, or an open state (open state) in which the game ball enters the second starting hole 12 more easily than in the closed state.

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

The first large prize opening 14 is installed in the lower right of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter it. When a game ball enters the first large prize opening 14, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., 15 balls) as prize balls to the upper tray 34. The first large prize opening 14 is equipped with a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed, and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using the opening/closing solenoid, thereby putting the first large prize opening 14 into either a closed state (closed state) in which game balls cannot enter, or an open state (open state) in which game balls can enter.

The second large prize opening 15 is installed in the lower right of the game area 6, below the first large prize opening 14, so that game balls can enter it. When a game ball enters the second large prize opening 15, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., 15 balls) as prize balls to the upper tray 34. The second large prize opening 15 is equipped with a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed, and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the second opening/closing door 15k using the opening/closing solenoid, thereby putting the second large prize opening 15 into either a closed state (closed state) in which game balls cannot enter, or an open state (open state) in which game balls can enter.

The general winning openings 10 are installed at the lower left and lower right of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter them. When a game ball enters the general winning opening 10, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., five balls) as prize balls onto the upper tray 34.

In addition, an outlet 19 is provided at the bottom of the game area 6, and game balls that do not win in any of the general winning hole 10, the first starting hole 11, the second starting hole 12, the first large winning hole 14, and the second large winning hole 15 are discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through the outlet 19.

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 capable of displaying a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light in a predetermined color, and an on-board movable body 55k capable of operating in a predetermined operating mode. The image display device 50 is installed in the center of the game board 1 and includes a display unit 50a consisting of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, etc. The board lamp 54 is installed above the display unit 50a and consists of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display unit 50a. The on-board movable body 55k includes a drive motor (not shown) and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, for example, as shown in FIG. 2. The movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than up and down movement.

The game board 1 also has indicators 8 for notifying the player of the status of the pachinko game machine PY1. The indicators 8 are installed in the lower left corner of the game board 1, and are composed of, for example, multiple LEDs. The pachinko game machine PY1 notifies the player of the game status of the pachinko game machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special figures, variable display and stop display of regular figures, number of reserved special figures 1, number of reserved special figures 2, number of reserved regular figures, etc., as described below) by a combination of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the multiple LEDs.

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

3-1. Special Chart Game When the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 or the game ball enters the second starting hole 12, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination, and performs a jackpot determination based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the special chart according to the result of the jackpot determination. The manner of the variable display of the special chart (also called the "variable display time") differs depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive a jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a jackpot determination based on the acquired random number value. The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not a jackpot game will be played. If a jackpot game is played, it is determined that a jackpot has been won, if a small jackpot game is played, it is determined that a small jackpot has been won, and if neither a jackpot game nor a small jackpot game is played, it is determined that a loss has occurred.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that a jackpot has been won by a game ball entering the first starting hole 11, it performs a variable display of the first special chart. The variable display of the first special chart is, for example, a display in which two LEDs in the upper left of the display device 8 flash. When a variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a static display of the first special chart in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The manner in which the first special chart is statically displayed includes a manner that indicates a jackpot win (for example, the two LEDs in the upper left are lit), a manner that indicates a small jackpot win (for example, only one LED in the upper left is lit), and a manner that indicates a miss (for example, only the other LED in the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that a jackpot has been won by the game ball entering the second starting hole 12, it performs a variable display of the second special chart. The variable display of the second special chart is, for example, a display in which two LEDs at the lower left of the display device 8 flash. When a variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a static display of the second special chart in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The static display of the second special chart can be in a manner that indicates a jackpot win (for example, the two LEDs at the lower left are lit), a manner that indicates a small jackpot win (for example, only one LED at the lower left is lit), or a manner that indicates a miss (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, when the game ball enters the first start hole 11 while the special chart is being displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead judgment, which will be described later, and stores the acquired right to receive the jackpot judgment as a special chart 1 reserve. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second start hole 12 while the special chart is being displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead judgment, and stores the acquired right to receive the jackpot judgment as a special chart 2 reserve. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of special chart 1 reserves and special chart 2 reserves (for example, 4 special chart 1 reserves and 4 special chart 2 reserves). After the special chart is stopped and displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a jackpot judgment for the special chart 1 reserve and the special chart 2 reserve. In addition, if special chart 1 reserve and special chart 2 reserve are stored at the same time, the jackpot determination may be performed on the special chart 2 reserve first, the jackpot determination may be performed on the special chart 1 reserve first, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which they were stored.

The pre-reading judgment is a judgment made in advance before the jackpot judgment is made as to whether or not a jackpot game will be played (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot judgment), and if a jackpot game is played, it is judged as a pre-reading win, and if a jackpot game is not played, it is judged as a pre-reading non-win. Note that if multiple types of fluctuation patterns can be determined, the pre-reading judgment may make a fluctuation pattern pre-judgment that determines in advance the fluctuation pattern to be determined.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the number of reserved special figures 1 or reserved special figures 2, the machine notifies the player of the number. The reserved number of reserved special figures 1 is notified, for example, by the lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the upper middle part of the display device 8. When the reserved number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", only one LED is lit, when the reserved number of reserved special figures 1 is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when the reserved number of reserved special figures 1 is "3", only one LED is blinking, and when the reserved number of reserved special figures 1 is "4", only two LEDs are blinking. On the other hand, the reserved number of reserved special figures 2 is notified, for example, by the lighting or blinking of two LEDs in the lower middle part of the display device 8. When the reserved number of reserved special figures 2 is "1", only one LED is lit, when the reserved number of reserved special figures 2 is "2", only two LEDs are lit, when the reserved number of reserved special figures 2 is "3", only one LED is blinking, and when the reserved number of reserved special figures 2 is "4", only two LEDs are blinking.

The pachinko game machine PY1 plays a jackpot game after stopping and displaying the first or second special symbol in a manner that indicates a jackpot win. The jackpot game, which will be described in detail later, is a game in which a round game in which the first or second large prize opening 14 or 15 is opened is played multiple times (for example, 10 times). The jackpot game is advantageous to the player because the opening of the first or second large prize opening 14 or 15 provides an opportunity for a game ball to win (an opportunity for a prize ball). The jackpot game ends when all of the multiple round games have been played.

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 plays a small win game after stopping and displaying the first or second special symbol in a manner that indicates a small win. The small win game, which will be described in detail later, is a game in which the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 is opened for a predetermined time (e.g., 5 seconds). The small win game is advantageous for the player because the opening of the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 provides an opportunity for a game ball to win (an opportunity for a prize ball).

When the game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a hit judgment and performs a hit judgment based on the acquired right. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of the normal map according to the result of the hit judgment.

The winning judgment is made by determining whether or not to play the auxiliary game. If the auxiliary game is played, it is considered a winning win, and if the auxiliary game is not played, it is considered a losing win.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that a win has occurred due to the game ball entering the gate 13, it performs a variable display of the normal map. The variable display of the normal map is a display in which multiple LEDs in the upper right corner of the display 8 flash. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the normal map, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a stationary display of the normal map in a manner that indicates the result of the win determination. There are two modes of the stationary display of the normal map: a mode that indicates a win (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode that indicates a loss (for example, only one LED is lit).

When the game ball enters the gate 13 while the normal map is being displayed in a variable manner, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive a winning judgment as a normal map reserve. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of normal map reserves (for example, 2). After the normal map is displayed in a stopped state, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a winning judgment on the normal map reserve.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the number of reserved regular figures, it notifies the player of the number. The number of reserved regular figures is notified by lighting up multiple LEDs in the lower right corner of the display 8; for example, when the number of reserved regular figures is "1", only one LED is lit, and when the number of reserved regular figures is "2", only two LEDs are lit.

The pachinko game machine PY1 stops and displays the normal picture in a manner that indicates a winning combination, and then plays an auxiliary game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second start hole 12 is opened for a predetermined time (e.g., 3.5 seconds), as will be described in detail later. The auxiliary game is advantageous to the player, since the opening of the second start hole 12 provides an opportunity for a game ball to enter the second start hole 12 (an opportunity to win a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to be judged for a jackpot).

4. Game state Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing game states that the pachinko game machine PY1 can take. As shown in FIG. 3(A), the pachinko game machine PY1 can take one or more game states out of four game states, namely, a "low probability low base game state" (also called a "normal game state"), a "low probability high base game state" (also called a "time-saving game state"), a "high probability low base game state" (also called a "latent probability game state"), and a "high probability high base game state" (also called a "probability variable game state"), except for the big win game state in which a big win game is played.

The "low probability low base game state" is the game state in the initial state of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 can be reset to the initial state by operating an initialization switch (also called a "RAM clear switch") (not shown) located on the back of the front door 23.

The "low probability high base game state" is a game state that can occur after a jackpot game state, and continues until a specified time-saving end condition is met. The specified time-saving end condition includes a jackpot game being played and the number of times the special chart is displayed in a variable manner reaching a specified number of times (e.g. 200 times).

The "low probability high base game state" can also be achieved when a specific miss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low probability low base game state". A specific miss includes a specific number of misses when all jackpot determinations for a predetermined number of times (e.g. 900 times) result in misses, and a specific percentage (e.g. 1/200) of misses in the jackpot determinations. The pachinko game machine PY1 switches to the "low probability high base game state" after the variable display of the special symbol that results in a specific miss has ended (after the special symbol has stopped being displayed). In this case, the "low probability high base game state" also continues until a specific time-saving end condition is met, just like when the "low probability high base game state" is entered after a jackpot game state.

The "high probability low base game state" is a game state that may occur after a jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined potential end condition is met. The predetermined potential end condition includes a jackpot game being played and the number of times the special chart is displayed variably reaching a predetermined number of times (e.g. 200 times). Note that the "high probability low base game state" may be entered by the game ball passing through a specific area provided inside the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 during a jackpot game.

The "high probability high base game state" is a game state that can occur after a jackpot game state, and continues until a predetermined condition for ending the high probability game is met. The predetermined condition for ending the high probability game includes a jackpot game being played and the number of times the special chart is displayed variably reaching a predetermined number of times (e.g. 100 times). Note that the "high probability high base game state" may be entered by the game ball passing through a specific area provided inside the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 during a jackpot game.

The "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state" belong to normal probability states in which the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot determination is normal (e.g. 1/300), while the "high probability low base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" belong to high probability states in which the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability (e.g. 1/30). Therefore, it can be said that the "high probability low base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" are game states that are more advantageous to the player in terms of the probability of winning a jackpot than the "low probability low base game state" and the "low probability high base game state."

The "low probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state" belong to non-time-saving states in which the game ball does not or is difficult to win in the second starting hole 12 (for example, a state in which the hit judgment does not or is difficult to result in a winning prize, or a state in which the opening time of the second starting hole 12 is relatively short), while the "low probability high base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" belong to time-saving states in which the game ball is easy to win in the second starting hole 12 (for example, a state in which the hit judgment makes it easy to win a prize, or a state in which the opening time of the second starting hole 12 is relatively long). Therefore, with regard to the second starting hole 12 (with regard to the ease of the game ball winning in the second starting hole 12), the "low probability high base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" can be said to be game states that are more advantageous to the player than the "low probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state".

In addition, since the non-time-saving state is a state in which the game ball does not or is difficult to win in the second starting hole 12, the "low probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state" can be said to be game states in which the game ball is more likely to win in the first starting hole 11 than in the second starting hole 12, while the time-saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting hole 12, the "low probability high base game state" and the "high probability high base game state" can be said to be game states in which the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting hole 12 than in the first starting hole 11.

In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 can change the probability of winning a jackpot in the normal probability state and the high probability state by operating a setting change switch (not shown) provided on the back of the front door 23. The setting change switch is, for example, a dip switch that can be switched to three stages: upper, middle, and lower. The setting change switch in the upper stage is called "setting 1", the setting change switch in the middle stage is called "setting 2", and the setting change switch in the lower stage is called "setting 3". In "setting 1", the probability of winning a jackpot in the normal probability state is the first probability (e.g., 1/300), and the probability of winning a jackpot in the high probability state is the second probability (e.g., 1/30). In addition, in "setting 2", the probability of winning a jackpot in the normal probability state is the third probability (e.g., 1/280) that is higher than the first probability, and the probability of winning a jackpot in the high probability state is the fourth probability (e.g., 1/28) that is higher than the second probability. In addition, "Setting 3" is a fifth probability (e.g., 1/260) in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and a sixth probability (e.g., 1/26) in which the probability of winning a jackpot in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. Note that the probability of winning a jackpot can be changed as appropriate within a range in which the probability increases in the order of "Setting 1" < "Setting 2" < "Setting 3".

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to Fig. 3(B) and Fig. 4(A). As shown in Fig. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 can play one or more of the four types of jackpot games: "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα".

The "jackpot game Wα" is a jackpot game that then transitions to a "high probability high base game state" and continues until α rounds of play have been completed. α is an integer between 2 and 10, and the pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 in one round of play. In other words, in the "jackpot game Wα", any number of rounds between 2 and 10 are played depending on α.

The "jackpot game Xα" is a jackpot game that then goes into a "low probability high base game state" and continues until α rounds of play are completed. α is an integer between 2 and 10, and the pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 in one round of play. In other words, in the "jackpot game Xα", any number of rounds between 2 and 10 are played depending on α.

The "jackpot game Yα" is a jackpot game that then goes into a "high probability low base game state" and continues until α rounds of play are completed. α is an integer between 2 and 10, and the pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 in one round of play. In other words, in the "jackpot game Yα", any number of rounds between 2 and 10 are played depending on α.

The "jackpot game Zα" is a jackpot game that then goes into a "low probability low base game state" and continues until α rounds of play are completed. α is an integer between 2 and 10, and the pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first large prize opening 14 or the second large prize opening 15 in one round of play. In other words, in the "jackpot game Zα", any number of rounds between 2 and 10 are played depending on α.

In addition, in "jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα", only the first large prize opening 14 may be opened for all round games, only the second large prize opening 15 may be opened for all round games, or the first large prize opening 14 may be opened for some round games and the second large prize opening 15 may be opened for the remaining round games. In both round games in which the first large prize opening 14 is opened and round games in which the second large prize opening 15 is opened, a chance to win a game ball (a chance to win a prize ball) is given, making them advantageous games for the player.

"Jackpot game Wα" and "Jackpot game Yα" belong to the so-called variable jackpot game in which the game state is a high probability state, while "Jackpot game Xα" and "Jackpot game Zα" belong to the so-called normal jackpot game in which the game state is a normal probability state. Therefore, "Jackpot game Wα" and "Jackpot game Yα" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot game Xα" and "Jackpot game Zα" in terms of the probability of winning a subsequent jackpot, and a jackpot game state in which either "Jackpot game Wα" or "Jackpot game Yα" is played can be said to be a game state that is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot game state in which either "Jackpot game Xα" or "Jackpot game Zα" is played.

Furthermore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" belong to the so-called jackpot game with electric support in which the game state is in a time-saving state, while "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα" belong to the so-called jackpot game without electric support in which the game state is in a non-time-saving state. Therefore, "jackpot game Wα" and "jackpot game Xα" can be said to be jackpot games that are more advantageous to the player in terms of the subsequent second start hole 12 (in terms of the ease of the game ball entering the subsequent second start hole 12) than "jackpot game Yα" and "jackpot game Zα", and the jackpot game state in which either "jackpot game Wα" or "jackpot game Xα" is performed can be said to be a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which either "jackpot game Yα" or "jackpot game Zα" is performed.

Here, we will explain the flow of the jackpot game. Figure 4 (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, we will show an example of a jackpot game in which only the first jackpot opening 14 is opened.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the special chart is stopped and displayed, a jackpot opening (also called a "jackpot OP") is set first. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (e.g., 10 seconds) has elapsed, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of round play begins. The round play continues until a predetermined time (e.g., 30 seconds) has elapsed, or until a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., 10 balls) enter the first large prize winning hole 14. When the first round of round play ends, an inter-round interval (also called a "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (e.g., 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the round IT ends, the second round of round play begins. Then, when the final round play (e.g., the 10th round of round play) ends, a jackpot ending (also called a "jackpot ED") is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Note that it is also possible to set neither the jackpot OP nor the jackpot ED, or both.

6. Small Win Game Next, the small win game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained with reference to FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of playing a small win game as a game different from a big win game. Unlike a big win game, a small win game is a game in which the game state is not changed after the small win game. For example, if a small win game is played in a "low probability low base game state", the "low probability low base game state" continues even after the small win game. In a small win game, the pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first big win opening 14 or the second big win opening 15.

Figure 4 (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small prize game. Here, a small prize game in which only the first large prize opening 14 is opened is exemplified. As shown in Figure 4 (B), when the small prize game starts after the special chart is stopped and displayed, a pre-opening interval (also called "pre-opening IT") is set first. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (e.g., 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first large prize opening 14 opens. The opening of the first large prize opening 14 continues until a predetermined time (e.g., 5 seconds) has elapsed, or until a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., 10 balls) have entered the first large prize opening 14. When the opening of the first large prize opening 14 ends, a post-opening interval (also called "post-opening IT") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (e.g., 2 seconds) has elapsed, and one small prize game ends when the post-opening IT ends. It is also possible to set either or both of the pre-opening IT and post-opening IT. Also, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, it is also possible to set it so that small win games are not played.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the big win game and the small win game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second start hole 12 is opened, unlike the big win game and the small win game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second start hole 12 changes depending on the game state. For example, when the auxiliary game is performed in the non-time-saving state, the second start hole 12 is opened for a first opening time (e.g., 0.1 seconds), whereas when the auxiliary game is performed in the time-saving state, the second start hole 12 is opened for a second opening time (e.g., 3.5 seconds) longer than the first opening time.

Figure 4 (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in Figure 4 (C), when the auxiliary game starts after the normal game is stopped and the display shows that the ball is stopped, the second start hole 12 opens. The second start hole 12 remains open until a predetermined time (the first opening time if the game is not in the time-saving mode, or the second opening time if the game is in the time-saving mode) has elapsed, or until a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., four balls) have entered the second start hole 12. When the second start hole 12 has finished opening, a post-opening interval (also called "post-opening IT") is set. The post-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (e.g., two seconds) has elapsed, and one round of auxiliary game ends when the post-opening IT ends.

8. Effects Next, the effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained with reference to Figures 5 to 12. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set different effect modes depending on the game state. In each effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform the effects shown below using various effect devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, board movable body 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.) equipped in the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

8-1. Presentation mode First, the presentation mode will be explained with reference to FIG. 5. The presentation mode is a category of presentation (or a higher-level conceptual attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set the following presentation modes: a customer waiting presentation mode, a normal presentation mode, a probability variation presentation mode, a time-saving presentation mode, and a big win presentation mode.

The customer waiting performance mode is a performance mode that may be set when the special chart is stopped (when the special chart is not variable displayed) in the "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". In the customer waiting performance mode, the player is suggested to be in a state of waiting for the variable display of the special chart. The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting performance while the customer waiting performance mode is set. The customer waiting performance is a performance in which a customer waiting demo video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 5 (A-1). In addition, when the normal button 40 is operated, for example, during the display of the customer waiting demo video G100, the pachinko game machine PY1 may display a setting screen G101 for setting the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 on the display unit 50a as shown in FIG. 5 (A-2). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 allows the user to set the effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 while the setting screen G101 is displayed. The settings related to the effects include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also called the "light amount setting"), and the frequency setting of the effects to be executed (also called the "effect setting").

The normal presentation mode is a presentation mode that may be set for one or more variable displays of special symbols in the "low probability low base game state" or "high probability low base game state". In the normal presentation mode, the player is informed that the game is in a non-time-saving state. In the normal presentation mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a normal background image G102 of a background showing a mountain scene on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-1). Note that the background displayed in the normal presentation mode is not limited to the normal background image G102, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The probability variation presentation mode is a presentation mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in a "high probability high base game state." In the probability variation presentation mode, the player is informed that the state is both high probability and time-saving. In the probability variation presentation mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays, for example, a probability variation background image G103 with a background representing space on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-2). Note that the background displayed in the probability variation presentation mode is not limited to the probability variation background image G103, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The time-saving presentation mode is a presentation mode that may be set over one or more variable displays of special symbols in a "low probability high base game state." In the time-saving presentation mode, the player is informed that the game is in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time-saving presentation mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, for example, a time-saving background image G104 with a background representing the sky on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-3). Note that the background displayed in the time-saving presentation mode is not limited to the time-saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or randomly.

The jackpot presentation mode is a presentation mode that is set in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot presentation mode, the player is informed that a jackpot game is in progress. In the jackpot presentation mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays, at the start of a jackpot game, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of a jackpot game, a right-hit image G108 encouraging a "right hit", and the like on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-1). The display of these images is referred to as an "opening presentation".

In addition, in the big win presentation mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a during round play, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-2), and if a high probability state is subsequently reached, displays a promotion image G110 on the display unit 50a, suggesting that a high probability state will be reached. The display of these images is referred to as a "round presentation."

In addition, in the big win presentation mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-3), an ending image G111 suggesting the presentation mode that will be set after the big win presentation mode, a total prize ball count image G112 suggesting the total number of prize balls paid out, and the like, at the end of the big win game. The display of these images is referred to as the "ending presentation."

In the basic embodiment, five types of presentation modes are set: customer waiting presentation mode, normal presentation mode, probability variation presentation mode, time-saving presentation mode, and big win presentation mode, but the types of presentation modes may be changed or added as appropriate.

8-2. Special chart variable performance Next, the special chart variable performance (also called "variable performance") will be explained using Fig. 6 to Fig. 8. The special chart variable performance is a performance to suggest the result of the jackpot determination. When the variable display of the special chart is started, the pachinko game machine PY1 executes the special chart variable performance using the performance pattern in parallel with the variable display of the special chart. As shown in Fig. 6 (A), the performance pattern is composed of the left performance pattern EZ1, the center performance pattern EZ2, and the right performance pattern EZ3.

In the special chart changing presentation, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 performance patterns on the background (normal background image G102, special probability background image G103, time-saving background image G104). Note that the "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance patterns are being displayed. The EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 performance patterns are each composed of, for example, number patterns "1" to "9", and in the display of the EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 performance patterns, the EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 performance patterns change with the start of the special chart's variable display, and the EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 performance patterns stop with the special chart's stopped display. The state of the stopped display of the EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 performance patterns indicates the result of the jackpot determination.

8-2-1. Normal variation In the special chart variation performance, the pachinko game machine PY1 can perform normal variation first. Normal variation is a performance in which the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed variably, and functions as a performance that suggests that the variable display of the special chart has started.

In the normal variation, the pachinko game machine PY1 starts displaying the variation of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines a miss without generating a reach after the normal variation, it stops the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 in different patterns as shown in FIG. 6(C-1), and then stops and displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a pattern suggesting a miss (so-called barake eyes) as shown in FIG. 6(D). The pattern suggesting a miss is a pattern in which the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" or "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates a reach after the normal variation, it stops and displays the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 in the same pattern (so-called reach eyes) as shown in FIG. 6(C-2) to establish a reach. The stopping order of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. N Reach The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform N Reach after reaching the reach. N Reach is, for example, a reach effect in which the speed of change of the middle performance pattern EZ2 gradually slows down, and functions as an effect suggesting the possibility of a big win game.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A), the speed of change of the middle performance symbol EZ2 is gradually slowed down. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the case of a miss in the N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(B), the middle performance symbol EZ2 is stopped, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a reach miss (a so-called reach miss). A manner suggesting a reach miss is a manner in which the left and right performance symbols are the same and the middle symbol is different from the left and right performance symbols, such as "7-6-7" or "5-3-5". On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the case of developing into a SP reach after the N reach, the middle performance symbol EZ2 is not stopped. The performance content of the N reach can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an SP reach after an N reach. The SP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and an enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a big win is likely to occur.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an SP title image G1, which indicates the start of the SP reach, on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). The SP title image G1 is, for example, a text image of "Defeat enemy A!". After that, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing a main character and an enemy character image G201 representing an enemy character on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(B), and displays a video of the main character and the enemy character battling on the display unit 50a. Then, when the battle reaches its final stage, the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the case of a jackpot in the SP reach, displays an image of the main character rejoicing at winning the battle, as shown in FIG. 8(C-1), to suggest a jackpot, and stops and displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double numbers). Furthermore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines that the SP reach is a miss, as shown in FIG. 8 (C-2), it displays an enemy character rejoicing at winning the battle, suggesting a miss, and stops and displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a manner suggesting a miss. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 develops the SP reach into an SPSP reach after this SP reach, it does not stop the middle performance symbol EZ2. Note that the content of the SP reach can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an SPSP reach after the SP reach. The SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a scene of a main character battling a strong enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect suggesting that a big win is likely to occur.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the SPSP title image G2, which indicates the start of the SPSP reach, on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(A). The SPSP title image G2 is, for example, a text image of "Defeat enemy B!". After that, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the main character image G200 representing the main character and the strong enemy character image G202 representing the strong enemy character on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 9(B), and displays a video of the main character and the strong enemy character battling on the display unit 50a. Then, when the battle reaches its final stage, the pachinko game machine PY1, in the case of a jackpot in the SPSP reach, displays the main character rejoicing at his victory in the battle, as shown in FIG. 9(C-1), to suggest a jackpot, and stops and displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double numbers). On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines that the SPSP reach is a miss, as shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), it displays a scene in which a strong enemy character is happy about winning the battle, suggesting a miss, and stops and displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a manner suggesting a miss. Note that the content of the SPSP reach performance can be changed as appropriate.

Here, we will explain the possibility of the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stopping in a manner indicating a jackpot (also called the "jackpot expectation probability"). The jackpot expectation probability is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of an N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, and set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a win, then if the execution probability of an SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, but set to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a win, the jackpot expectation probability for an SP reach can be made higher than the jackpot expectation probability for an N reach.

Also, for example, if the execution probability of an SP reach is set to 4% when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a win, then by setting the execution probability of an SPSP reach to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss and to 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is a win, the jackpot expectation for an SPSP reach can be made higher than the jackpot expectation for an SP reach. In this way, by presetting the execution probability for an executable effect according to the result of the jackpot determination, the jackpot expectation for that effect can be determined.

8-3. Reserve Icon and the Icon The pachinko game machine PY1 can display a reserve icon HA on the display unit 50a while storing the special chart 1 reserve or the special chart 2 reserve. The reserve icon HA is, for example, an icon image of "o". In addition, the pachinko game machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display unit 50a while the special chart is being variably displayed. The icon TA is, for example, the same icon image of "o" as the reserve icon HA.

A reserved icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display unit 50a. The reserved icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4, as shown in FIG. 10 (A). The pachinko game machine PY1 displays a reserved icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4 according to the reserved number of special chart 1 or the reserved number of special chart 2. For example, when the reserved number of special chart 1 is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the reserved number of special chart 1 is "2", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2. In addition, the reserved icon display area 50d may display both the reserved number of special chart 1 and the reserved number of special chart 2, or may display only one of the reserved number of special chart 1 and the reserved number of special chart 2. In addition, the number of display areas that make up the hold icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, the icon display area 50e is provided at the bottom of the display unit 50a near the reserved icon display area 50d. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the icon display area 50e is made up of one display area. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of the special chart, it displays the icon TA, which may be the same as or different from the reserved icon HA, in the icon display area 50e. Note that, taking into consideration the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the icon TA may not be displayed.

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

When the pachinko game machine PY1 is not performing variable display of the special chart and the number of reserved special charts 1 is "0", if a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the icon TA in the icon display area 50e as shown in Fig. 10 (B). Also, for example, when two game balls enter the first starting hole 11 while the special chart is being variable displayed, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays the reserved icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the reserved icon display area 50d as shown in Fig. 10 (C), and notifies the player that the number of reserved special charts 1 is "2". In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special chart while displaying the reserved icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 of the reserved icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 10(D), the reserved icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the reserved icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the reserved icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the reserved icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed, thereby notifying the player that the reserved number of special chart 1 is "1".

The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a notice performance at any timing in the special chart change performance. The notice performance is a performance that uses the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the board movable body 55k, the frame movable body 58k, the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc., and functions as a performance that suggests the possibility of a big win game.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as a notice effect. The movable body effect is, for example, an effect in which the board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k moves.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a movable body performance at any timing in the special chart change performance (for example, the timing when the N reach progresses to the SP reach). Here, a movable body performance using the movable body 55k on the board is exemplified. The movable body performance is a performance in which the movable body 55k on the board moves on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 11 (A). In the movable body performance, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an effect image G4 in the space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap with the movable body 55k on the board. After the movable body performance, the movable body 55k on the board returns to the normal standby state (initial position) as shown in FIG. 11 (B), and the performance progresses. FIG. 11 (B) shows a case where the performance progresses to the SPSP reach. The movement of the movable body 55k on the board in the movable body performance can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation performance as a preview performance using the normal button 40 or the special button 41. The operation performance is, for example, a performance in which the player operates the normal button 40 or the special button 41.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an operation presentation at any timing (for example, during SP reach) in the special chart variation presentation. Here, an operation presentation using the normal button 40 is exemplified. In the operation presentation, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates a period during which pressing the normal button 40 is valid (referred to as the "button operation valid period"), and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), performs a presentation that encourages the operation of the normal button 40 (referred to as the "button operation promotion presentation"). In the button operation promotion presentation, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 is composed of a normal button image G31 that imitates the normal button 40, a pressing operation image G32 (here, a text image of "press") that indicates the operation mode of the normal button 40 (i.e., pressing operation), and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 that indicates the remaining time of the button operation valid period. In response to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period has elapsed without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 ends the button operation promotion presentation and performs an operation result presentation, as shown in FIG. 12(B). FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable body presentation in which the on-board movable body 55k is operated is performed as the operation result presentation. Note that the presentation content of the operation presentation can be changed as appropriate.

The pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect based on a pre-reading judgment as a notice effect. The pre-reading effect is, for example, an effect in which the reserved icon HA changes, and functions as an effect to suggest the result of the jackpot judgment in advance.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a look-ahead performance in response to storing a special chart 1 reserve or a special chart 2 reserve. Here, a look-ahead performance for a special chart 1 reserve is illustrated as an example. When a gaming ball enters the first starting hole 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stores the special chart 1 reserve, and based on the result of the look-ahead judgment for the special chart 1 reserve, as shown in FIG. 10(C), displays an icon image of a "☆" as the reserve icon HA in the reserve icon display area 50d, instead of the usual icon image of a "circle". Note that the contents of the look-ahead performance can be changed as appropriate.

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

9-1. Main control unit The main control unit 100 includes a game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and mainly controls various games (special game, regular game, game state, prize ball payout, etc.). The game control microcomputer 101 also includes a game input unit 101a, a game output unit 101b, and a game memory unit 101c. The game input unit 101a inputs winning information of game balls from winning devices (first start port 11, second start port 12, gate 13, first big winning port 14, second big winning port 15, general winning port 10, etc.) provided on the game board 1, operation information of the initialization switch, operation information of the setting change switch, etc. The game output unit 101b outputs performance data and performance commands generated according to the game control to the performance control unit 120 and the outside of the pachinko game machine PY1. The game memory unit 101c is composed of, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores a table for selecting game content, game data generated according to the game control (special figure 1 reservation, special figure 2 reservation, normal figure reservation, etc.), etc.

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

9-2. Tables The game control microcomputer 101 can make various selections when controlling a game. When making a selection, the tables stored in the game memory unit 101c are referenced. The game memory unit 101c stores the following tables:

9-2-1. Variation pattern determination table The game memory unit 101c stores the variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table that is referenced when selecting the type of variation pattern. When performing variable display of the first special chart or the second special chart based on the result of the big win determination, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 to select the type of variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of variation pattern based on the game state, the type of starting gate, the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the reach determination, the number of reserved special symbols, etc. The reach determination is to determine whether or not the above-mentioned reach performance (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) is performed during the variable display of the special symbol, and if the reach performance is performed, it is determined that there is a reach, and if the reach performance is not performed, it is determined that there is no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select one of seven types of variation patterns, "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022", as the variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 performs the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. The type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, we will explain the role of each variation pattern. As mentioned above, a special chart variation performance is performed during the variable display of the special chart. In the special chart variation performance, a performance flow consisting of one or more performances is executed, and each variation pattern is associated with the variable display time of the special chart and the performance flow executed in the special chart variation performance. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" correspond to a presentation flow in which the variable display time of the special chart is 120,000 ms and is composed of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → "SPSP reach", "THP002" and "THP012" correspond to a presentation flow in which the variable display time of the special chart is 100,000 ms and is composed of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach", "THP013" corresponds to a presentation flow in which the variable display time of the special chart is 20,000 ms and is composed of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach", and "THP021" and "THP022" correspond to a presentation flow in which the variable display time of the special chart is 13,000 ms or 2,000 ms and is composed only of "normal variation". In this way, the time of the special chart change presentation and the presentation executed during the special chart change presentation are varied depending on the type of change pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and the final part of the presentation flow is an "SPSP reach", so "THP001" is referred to as an "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Also, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and the final part of the presentation flow is an "SP reach", so "THP002" is referred to as an "SP jackpot fluctuation". Also, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, and the final part of the presentation flow is an "SPSP reach", so "THP011" is referred to as an "SPSP miss fluctuation". Also, "THP012" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, and the final part of the presentation flow is an "SP reach", so "THP012" is referred to as an "SP miss fluctuation". Furthermore, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, and since the end of the presentation flow is an "N reach", "THP013" is referred to as an "N miss variation". Furthermore, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a miss, and since the end of the presentation flow is a "normal variation", "THP021" and "THP022" are referred to as a "normal miss variation". The selection ratio of the variation pattern can be set appropriately, taking into consideration the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-2-2. Look-ahead judgment table The game memory unit 101c stores the look-ahead judgment table 103b1 shown in FIG. 15. The look-ahead judgment table 103b1 is a table that is referenced when selecting the type of look-ahead pattern. When the right to receive a jackpot judgment is acquired, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the look-ahead judgment table 103b1 to select the type of look-ahead pattern. The diagram shown in FIG. 15 is the look-ahead judgment table 103b1.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of look-ahead pattern based on the game status, the type of starting hole, the result of the look-ahead judgment, etc. The game control microcomputer 101 can select one of three types of look-ahead patterns, "SHP001" to "SHP003", as the look-ahead pattern. Note that the type of look-ahead pattern can be changed as appropriate.

"SHP001" is selected when the result of the look-ahead judgment is a win, so "SHP001" is called the "jackpot look-ahead pattern." Also, "SHP002" is selected when the result of the look-ahead judgment is a non-win, and the result of the fluctuation pattern advance judgment is a fluctuation pattern with a reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is called the "reach miss look-ahead pattern." Also, "SHP003" is selected when the result of the look-ahead judgment is a non-win, and the result of the fluctuation pattern advance judgment is a fluctuation pattern without a reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is called the "normal miss look-ahead pattern."

9-2-3. Symbol Determination Table The game memory unit 101c stores the symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table that is referenced when selecting the type of the stopped symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When a big win determination is performed, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 to select the type of the stopped symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is the symbol determination table 103c1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the type of stopping pattern for the first special pattern and the second special pattern based on the type of starting hole, the result of the jackpot determination, etc. The game control microcomputer 101 can select one of seven types of stopping patterns, "jackpot Wα pattern", "jackpot Xα pattern", "jackpot Yα pattern", "jackpot Zα pattern", "small win pattern", "miss A pattern", and "miss B pattern", as the type of stopping pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 displays the first special pattern or the second special pattern in a manner according to the selected stopping pattern. The type of stopping pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stopping symbol will be explained. As mentioned above, after the special symbol stops and is displayed, a jackpot game may be played, a small jackpot game may be played, a time-saving state may be entered, or nothing may be played and a miss may result. There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small jackpot game, and two types of misses (the aforementioned specific miss, and simple miss), and each stopping symbol is associated with a type of jackpot game, a type of small jackpot game, and a type of miss. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the "jackpot Wα symbol" corresponds to the "jackpot game Wα", the "jackpot Xα symbol" corresponds to the "jackpot game Xα", the "jackpot Yα symbol" corresponds to the "jackpot game Yα", the "jackpot Zα symbol" corresponds to the "jackpot game Zα", the "small win symbol" corresponds to the small win game, the "miss A symbol" corresponds to a simple miss where nothing is done, and the "miss B symbol" corresponds to the time-saving state. In this way, the type of jackpot game, the type of small win game, and the type of miss (whether or not the time-saving state is entered) to be executed are varied according to the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101.

The "jackpot Wα symbol" and "jackpot Yα symbol" are selected when a jackpot game that results in a high probability state is played afterwards, so the "jackpot Wα symbol" and "jackpot Yα symbol" are sometimes called "probable variable symbols". The "jackpot Xα symbol" and "jackpot Zα symbol" are determined when a jackpot game that results in a normal probability state is played afterwards, so the "jackpot Xα symbol" and "jackpot Zα symbol" are sometimes called "normal symbols". The "miss A symbol" is determined when there is a simple miss with nothing happening afterwards, so the "miss A symbol" is sometimes called a "normal miss symbol". The "miss B symbol" is determined when there is a specific miss that results in a time-saving state afterwards, so the "miss B symbol" is sometimes called a "miss time-saving symbol". The selection ratio of the stop symbols can be set appropriately, taking into account the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1.

9-3. Commands The game control microcomputer 101 can output the performance commands generated in response to the control of the game to the performance control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate the following commands.

9-3-1. Winning Command Winning commands are generated in association with the entry of a game ball into various winning devices (the first start opening 11, the second start opening 12, the gate 13, the first large winning opening 14, the second large winning opening 15, the general winning opening 10, etc.). The winning commands include a first start opening command generated by the game ball entering the first start opening 11, a second start opening command generated by the game ball entering the second start opening 12, a gate command generated by the game ball passing through the gate 13, a first large winning opening command generated by the game ball entering the first large winning opening 14, a first large winning opening command generated by the game ball entering the second large winning opening 15, and a general winning opening command generated by the game ball entering the general winning opening 10.

9-3-2. Special chart command The special chart command is generated in relation to the operation of the first special chart and the second special chart. The special chart command includes a special chart change pattern command generated by determining the change pattern of the special chart, a special chart stop pattern command generated by determining the stop pattern of the special chart, a special chart start command generated by starting the variable display of the special chart, and a special chart confirmation command generated by the stop display of the special chart.

9-3-3. General Map Commands General map commands are generated in relation to the operation of the general map. General map commands include the general map start command, which is generated by starting the variable display of the general map, and the general map confirmation command, which is generated by stopping the display of the general map, etc.

9-3-4. Reserve commands Reserve commands are generated in relation to the increase or decrease in the reserved numbers of special 1 reserved, special 2 reserved, and regular reserved. Examples of reserve commands include a special 1 reserved increase command generated by an increase in the number of special 1 reserved, a special 1 reserved decrease command generated by a decrease in the number of special 1 reserved, a special 2 reserved increase command generated by an increase in the number of special 2 reserved, a special 2 reserved decrease command generated by a decrease in the number of special 2 reserved, a regular reserved increase command generated by an increase in the number of regular reserved, and a regular reserved decrease command generated by a decrease in the number of regular reserved.

Jackpot game commands are generated in association with the operation of a jackpot game. Jackpot game commands include an OP command generated by the start of an OP, a round command generated by the start of each round game, and an ED command generated by the start of an ED.

Small win game commands are generated in relation to the operation of a small win game. Small win game commands include a pre-opening IT command generated by the start of a pre-opening IT, and a post-opening IT command generated by the start of a post-opening IT.

Auxiliary Game Commands Auxiliary game commands are generated in association with the operation of an auxiliary game. Examples of auxiliary game commands include an auxiliary game start command that is generated when an auxiliary game is started.

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

9-4. Performance control unit The performance control unit 120 includes a performance control microcomputer 121. The performance control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various performances (performance mode, special chart change performance, hold performance, notice performance, etc.). The performance control microcomputer 121 also includes a performance input unit 121a and a performance storage unit 121b. The performance input unit 121a inputs performance commands output from the main control unit 100, operation information of the normal button 40, operation information of the special button 41, etc. The performance storage unit 121b is, for example, configured with a ROM or RAM, and stores a processing program for processing performed by the CPU in various performances, a table for selecting notice performances, etc., performance data generated according to the execution of the performance, etc.

The various effects are mainly executed based on the effect commands and operation information input by the effect input unit 121a. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the various effects using the processing programs, tables, effect data, etc. stored in the effect memory unit 121b.

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

First, the structure of the game board 1 will be specifically described using Figure 17. Figure 17(A) is a front view of the game board 1, Figure 17(B) is a cross-sectional view of the game board 1 seen from the right, and Figure 17(C) is an exploded perspective view of the light guide plate unit dy provided on the game board 1.

The game board 1 includes a light guide plate unit dy, as shown in FIG. 17(A). The light guide plate unit dy is disposed in front of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 17(B). The light guide plate unit dy also includes a transparent rectangular light guide plate dy1, as shown in FIG. 17(C), and the entire area of the display section 50a is covered by the light guide plate dy1. The light guide plate dy1 is made of a transparent material such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate resin.

The light guide plate unit dy also has a left LED board Lk and a lower LED board Dk on which LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate capable of emitting light in a predetermined light color are mounted, and the left LED board Lk and the lower LED board Dk are electrically connected to the performance control microcomputer 121. As shown in FIG. 17(C), the left LED board Lk is disposed to the left of the light guide plate dy1 so that the LEDs (a)-(d) for the light guide plate face the left side of the light guide plate dy1. On the other hand, the lower LED board Dk is disposed below the light guide plate dy1 so that the LEDs (e)-(h) for the light guide plate face the lower side of the light guide plate dy1, as shown in FIG. 17(C).

The performance control microcomputer 121 can control the light emission of the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate according to the progress of the game. The LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate are configured to emit light in full color.

Next, using FIG. 18, the light-emitting image that the performance control microcomputer 121 can display on the light guide plate dy1 of the light guide plate unit dy will be described. When all of the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate are not emitting light, as shown in FIG. 18(A), no light-emitting image is displayed on the light guide plate dy1, and the rear of the light guide plate dy1 is easily visible (here, the changing display of the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is easily visible). On the other hand, when some or all of the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate are emitting light, light enters the inside of the light guide plate dy1, and depending on the combination of emitting LEDs, a large rock light-emitting image G300a representing a large rock and a small rock light-emitting image G300b representing a small rock appear in the light-emitting image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1. At this time, the rear of the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the small rock light-emitting image G300b becomes difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 18 (B-1), the large rock light-emitting image G300a represents a rock large enough to cover most of the display section 50a, and is made to appear when, for example, the LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) for the light guide plate emit light. As shown in FIG. 18 (B-2), the small rock light-emitting image G300b represents a rock large enough to cover a corner of the display section 50a, and is made to appear when, for example, the LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) for the light guide plate emit light.

In this way, the performance control microcomputer 121 can display a luminous image in a specified luminous color in the luminous image display area dy1R at any timing. In the first embodiment, only the large rock luminous image G300a and the small rock luminous image G300b are displayed as luminous images, but other luminous images may also be displayed.

Next, the configuration of the image display device 50 will be described with reference to FIG. 19. The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is capable of displaying 3D images in addition to displaying 2D images.

Figure 19 (A) is a top view of the image display device 50. As shown in Figure 19 (A), the display unit 50a is equipped with a display panel 50a1 capable of displaying 3D images that can be viewed stereoscopically by the player, a backlight 50a2 that irradiates planar light from the rear to the front of the display panel 50a1, and a barrier panel 50a3 that is provided on the front side of the display panel 50a1 at a predetermined distance from the display panel 50a1, and the image display device 50 is made of a parallax barrier type naked eye stereoscopic display liquid crystal.

The performance control microcomputer 121 is capable of displaying a 3D image consisting of a right eye image GR and a left eye image GL displayed in the shape of vertical stripes on the display panel 50a1, and is also capable of displaying a barrier image GB on the barrier panel 50a3, which has a vertically striped black band portion that prevents the right eye image GR from being seen by the player's left eye and the left eye image GL from being seen by the player's right eye, and a transparent portion that allows the right eye image GR to be seen by the player's right eye and the left eye image GL to be seen by the player's left eye.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), when a right eye image GR and a left eye image GL are displayed alternately as a 3D image, and a black band portion and a transparent portion are displayed alternately as a barrier image GB, the left eye image GL is hidden by the black band portion for the player's right eye, but the right eye image GR is not hidden by the transparent portion, so only the right eye image GR is visible, while the right eye image GR is hidden by the black band portion for the player's left eye, but the left eye image GL is not hidden by the transparent portion, so only the left eye image GL is visible. In this way, by using the binocular parallax in the line of sight of the images seen by the player's right and left eyes to sense depth, it is possible for the player to view 3D images stereoscopically with the naked eye.

Now, using FIG. 19(B), we will explain the layers on which 2D and 3D images are displayed on the display panel 50a1. As shown in FIG. 19(B), the performance control microcomputer 121 can display different images on each of multiple layers, including the first layer to the fourth layer, so that the images can be superimposed and displayed on the display panel 50a1.

The first layer is the lowest layer, and is a layer where 2D images such as the normal background image G102 are displayed. The second layer is a layer higher than the first layer, and is a layer where 2D images such as the main character 2D image G2000 are displayed. The third layer is a layer higher than the second layer, and is a layer where 2D images such as the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. The fourth layer is a layer higher than the third layer, and is a layer where 3D images such as the main character 3D image G2001, which will be described later, are displayed.

Next, using Figures 20 to 26, we will explain the special chart variation presentation that the presentation control microcomputer 121 can execute according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101. The presentation control microcomputer 121 can execute the following presentations in the special chart variation presentation.

A. Normal change "Normal change" is a performance that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special chart, and is a performance in which the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed variably. Since "normal change" is performed first in the special chart change performance, it functions as a performance that suggests that the special chart change performance has started.

B. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may occur after "normal variation", and is an effect in which the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect pattern. Since "Reach" may occur when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may occur. In addition, since "Reach" may develop into a reach effect such as "N reach", "SP reach", or "SPSP reach", it also functions as an effect that suggests that a reach effect may occur.

C. N Reach “N Reach” is a presentation that may be performed after “reach” is established, and is a reach presentation in which the fluctuation speed of the middle performance pattern EZ2 gradually slows down. “N Reach” may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot winning”, so it functions as a presentation that suggests the possibility of a jackpot game.

D. SP Reach "SP Reach" is an effect that may occur after "N Reach" and is a reach effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is more likely to occur when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot win" than when it is "miss", so it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be played. Also, since a jackpot game is more likely to be played when "N Reach" develops into "SP Reach" than when "N Reach" does not develop into "SP Reach", "SP Reach" also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be played than "N Reach".

E. SPSP Reach The "SPSP Reach" is an effect that may be performed after the "SP Reach", and is a reach effect in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. The "SPSP Reach" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot win" than when it is "miss", so it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be played. In addition, since a jackpot game is more likely to be played when the "SP Reach" develops into the "SPSP Reach" than when the "SP Reach" does not develop into the "SPSP Reach", the "SPSP Reach" also functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be played than the "SP Reach".

F. Development Notice The "Development Notice" is a presentation that may be performed in the "N Reach" and is a notice presentation in which the large rock light-emitting image G300a, the small rock light-emitting image G300b, the main character 2D image G2000, and the main character 3D image G2001 are displayed. The "Development Notice" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot win" than when it is "miss," so it functions as a presentation that suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot game being played. In addition, the "Development Notice" may develop into the "SP Reach" afterwards, so it also functions as a presentation that suggests that there is a possibility of development into the "SP Reach."

F-1. Approach Premonition The "expansion premonition" is a type of "development premonition" and is a presentation in which the main character approaches the player.

F-2. Evacuation Notice The "evacuation notice" is a type of "development notice" and is a presentation in which the main character moves away from the player.

F-3. Evacuation/Approach Notice "Evacuation/Approach Notice" is a type of "Development Notice" in which the main character moves away from the player and then approaches him/her.

Next, the main special chart change performance flow will be explained using FIG. 20. In each performance that constitutes the performance flow, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a, and can execute light emission performance using the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and light guide plate unit dy, and sound performance using the speaker 52, depending on the display of the performance image.

As shown in FIG. 20(A), in the special chart change presentation with the change pattern of "SPSP big win change" and "SPSP miss change", a presentation flow consisting of "normal change" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → "SPSP reach" is executed. Note that a "development notice" may be performed at "N reach" in the special chart change presentation of these change patterns.

As shown in FIG. 20(B), in the special chart change presentation where the change pattern is "SP big win change" or "SP miss change", a presentation flow consisting of "normal change" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" is executed. Note that a "development notice" may be performed in the "N reach" in the special chart change presentation of these change patterns.

As shown in FIG. 20(C), in the special chart change performance where the change pattern is "N Miss Change", a performance flow consisting of "Normal Change" → "Reach" → "N Reach" is executed. Note that a "Development Notice" may be performed in the "N Reach" in the special chart change performance of this change pattern.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20(D), in the special chart change presentation where the change pattern is "normal miss A change" or "normal miss B change", a presentation flow consisting of only "normal change" is executed.

Next, we will explain in detail the main effects that are executed in the special chart change effect. Note that in the special chart change effect described below, the hold icon HA is also displayed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, the "Development Notice" will be explained in detail. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the "Development Notice" in the "N Reach" in the special chart change performance in which the change patterns are "SPSP jackpot change", "SP jackpot change", "SPSP miss change", and "SP miss change".

As shown in FIG. 21, the performance control microcomputer 121 stores a development notice selection table 123a1 in the performance memory unit 121b. Using the development notice selection table 123a1, the performance control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute a "development notice" and the type of "development notice." There are three types of "development notice": "approach notice," "evacuation notice," and "evacuation/approach notice."

Figure 22 is a diagram showing the contents of the development notice selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and selects whether to execute a "development notice" and, if a "development notice" is executed, whether to execute an "approach notice", "evacuation notice", or "evacuation/approach notice".

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), the execution of "approaching notice" is selected 40%, the execution of "escape notice" is selected 30%, and the non-execution of "development notice" is selected 30%, and the execution of "escape/approaching notice" is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP Miss Fluctuation" (THP011), the execution of "Approach Notice" is selected 20%, the execution of "Evacuation Notice" is selected 10%, and the non-execution of "Development Notice" is selected 70%, and the execution of "Evacuation/Approach Notice" is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP Miss Fluctuation" (THP012), the execution of "Approach Notice" is selected 10%, the execution of "Evacuation Notice" is selected 10%, the non-execution of "Development Notice" is selected 80%, and the execution of "Evacuation/Approach Notice" is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "N Miss Fluctuation" (THP013), the execution of "Evacuation/Approach Notice" is selected 20% of the time, and "Development Notice" is not selected 80% of the time, and the execution of "Approach Notice" and "Evacuation Notice" are not selected.

In other words, the "development notice" is set to be more likely to be selected when the jackpot judgment is judged to be a "jackpot win" than when it is judged to be a "miss", and the "development notice" functions as a performance with a high jackpot expectation. Also, the "approach notice" is set to be more likely to be selected as the "development notice" when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" or "SPSP miss fluctuation" than when it is "SP jackpot fluctuation", "SP miss fluctuation", or "N miss fluctuation", and the "approach notice" also functions as a performance suggesting that there is a higher possibility of development to an "SPSP reach" than the "evacuation notice" or "evacuation/approach notice". Also, the "evacuation/approach notice" is set to be selected as the "development notice" only when the fluctuation pattern is "N miss fluctuation", and the "evacuation/approach notice" functions as a performance suggesting that the development will not progress to either the "SP reach" or the "SPSP reach" (so-called false performance). The selection ratios indicated by the development preview selection table 123a1 shown in FIG. 21 can be changed as appropriate.

When executing a "Development Notice", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the type of "Development Notice" selected by the Development Notice selection table 123a1 in the "N Reach" in the special chart change performance.

Figures 23(A) to 23(E) are diagrams showing how an "approaching notice" is made as a "development notice." As shown in Figure 23(A), when the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are displayed stopped with the same type of performance pattern and a "reach" is established (here, a "5 ↓ 5" reach), an "N reach" begins. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of the "N reach," an "approaching notice" is made.

In the "Approach Notice" mode, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. 23(B), a 2D image G2000 of the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the 2D image G2000 of the main character gradually expands, as if the main character is approaching the player.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 2D image G2000 was displayed, a large rock light-emitting image G300a representing a large rock is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1, as shown in FIG. 23(C). At this time, the main character 2D image G2000 is covered by the large rock light-emitting image G300a, making it appear as if the main character's movement is being obstructed by the large rock.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the large rock light-emitting image G300a was displayed, the main character 2D image G2000 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a are no longer displayed, and instead, a main character 3D image G2001 representing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a small rock light-emitting image G300b representing a small rock is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1. At this time, the small rock light-emitting image G300b is displayed in the four corners of the display unit 50a so as not to overlap with the main character 3D image G2001, making it appear as if the main character has smashed the large rock and moved even closer to the player.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001 and the small rock light-emitting image G300b were displayed, the main character 3D image G2001 and the small rock light-emitting image G300b are no longer displayed, the "approaching warning" ends, and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are redisplayed, as shown in FIG. 23(E).

In the first embodiment, in the "approaching warning", the main character 3D image G2001 is made larger than the main character 2D image G2000, but the main character 3D image G2001 may also be made smaller than the main character 2D image G2000.

Now, using Figure 26 (A), we will explain the display timing of the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the small rock light-emitting image G300b displayed in the "approaching warning" (light-emitting timing of the LEDs for the light guide plate), and the display timing of the main character 2D image G2000 and the main character 3D image G2001. Figure 26 (A) is a time chart showing the time flow of the "approaching warning".

As shown in Figure 26 (A), the "approaching notice" is given during the 4500 ms period from t1 to t4. Until t1, when the "approaching notice" starts, the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate do not emit light (the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the small rock light-emitting image G300b are not displayed), and the display unit 50a displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Then, at time t1, the display unit 50a displays the main character 2D image G2000 for 3000 ms from t1 to t3. Also, for 1500 ms from t2 to t3, the LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) for the light guide plate emit light (the large rock light-emitting image G300a is displayed).

Then, at t3, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a for 1500 ms from t3 to t4. Also, for 1500 ms from t3 to t4, the LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) for the light guide plate emit light (a light-emitting image of a small rock G300b is displayed).

Then, at time t4, all of the light emitted by the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate and the display of the 3D image G2001 of the main character end, and the "approaching notice" ends. After that, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed again on the display unit 50a.

In the first embodiment, the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a are not displayed simultaneously in the "approaching warning", but the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a short period of time. For example, the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a period of time shorter than the period of time (1500 ms) in which the main character 2D image G2000 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a are displayed simultaneously.

In the first embodiment, in the "approaching warning", the small rock light-emitting image G300b is displayed while the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed, but it is also possible to prevent the small rock light-emitting image G300b from being displayed while the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed.

Figures 24 (A) to 24 (E) are diagrams showing how an "evacuation notice" is made as a "development notice." As shown in Figure 24 (A), when the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are displayed stopped with the same type of performance pattern and a "reach" is established (here, a "5 ↓ 5" reach), an "N reach" begins. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of the "N reach," an "evacuation notice" is made.

In the "Evacuation Notice", the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. 24(B), a main character 3D image G2001 showing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the main character 3D image G2001 is shown turning its back to the player, as if the main character is moving away from the player and moving further in. At this time, in addition to the main character 3D image G2001, the display unit 50a also displays, as 2D images, a rock 2D image G600 showing a rock and an enemy character 2D image G2002 showing an enemy character.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001, rock 2D image G600, and enemy character 2D image G2002 were displayed, the main character 3D image G2001 and rock 2D image G600 are no longer displayed, and instead, the main character 2D image G2000 representing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a large rock light-emitting image G300a representing a large rock is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1. At this time, the main character 2D image G2000 is covered by the large rock light-emitting image G300a, and it appears as if the main character has avoided the rock and gone further in.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the main character 2D image G2000 were displayed, the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the enemy character 2D image G2002 are no longer displayed, as shown in FIG. 24(D), and it appears as if the main character has defeated the enemy character and advanced further in.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 3 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 2D image G2000 was displayed, the main character 2D image G2000 is no longer displayed, the "evacuation notice" ends, and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are redisplayed, as shown in FIG. 24 (E).

In the first embodiment, in the "evacuation notice", the main character 3D image G2001 is made larger than the main character 2D image G2000, but the main character 3D image G2001 may also be made smaller than the main character 2D image G2000.

Now, using Figure 26 (B), we will explain the display timing of the large rock light-emitting image G300a displayed in the "evacuation notice" (the light-emitting timing of the LEDs for the light guide plate) and the display timing of the main character 2D image G2000 and the main character 3D image G2001. Figure 26 (B) is a time chart showing the time flow of the "evacuation notice".

As shown in FIG. 26(B), the "Evacuation Notice" is given during the 4500 ms period from t1 to t4. Until t1, when the "Evacuation Notice" begins, the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate do not emit light (the illuminated image of the large rock G300a is not displayed), and the display unit 50a displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Then, at t1, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a for 1500 ms from t1 to t2. Note that during this time, the LEDs for the light guide plate do not emit light.

Then, at time t2, the display unit 50a displays the main character 2D image G2000 for 3000 ms from t2 to t4. Also, for 1500 ms from t2 to t3, the LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) for the light guide plate emit light (the large rock light-emitting image G300a is displayed).

Then, at time t4, all of the light emitted by the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate and the display of the 2D image G2000 of the main character are terminated, and the "evacuation notice" ends. After that, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed again on the display unit 50a.

In the first embodiment, the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a are not displayed simultaneously in the "evacuation notice", but the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a short period of time. For example, the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a period of time shorter than the period of time (1500 ms) during which the main character 2D image G2000 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a are displayed simultaneously.

Figures 25(A) to 25(E) are diagrams showing how an "escape/approach notice" is made as a "development notice." As shown in Figure 25(A), when the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are displayed stopped with the same type of performance pattern and a "reach" is established (here, a "5 ↓ 5" reach), an "N reach" begins. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of the "N reach," an "escape/approach notice" is made.

In "Evacuation/Approach Notice", the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. 25(B), a main character 3D image G2001 showing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the main character 3D image G2001 is shown turning its back to the player, as if the main character is moving away from the player and moving further in. At this time, in addition to the main character 3D image G2001, the display unit 50a also displays, as 2D images, a rock 2D image G600 showing a rock and an enemy character 2D image G2002 showing an enemy character.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001, rock 2D image G600, and enemy character 2D image G2002 were displayed, the main character 3D image G2001 and rock 2D image G600 are no longer displayed, and instead, the main character 2D image G2000 representing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a large rock light-emitting image G300a representing a large rock is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1. At this time, the main character 2D image G2000 is covered by the large rock light-emitting image G300a, and it appears as if the main character has avoided the rock and gone further in.

When a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the main character 2D image G2000 were displayed, the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the enemy character 2D image G2002 are no longer displayed, and instead, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed again on the display unit 50a, and a small rock light-emitting image G300b representing a small rock is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1, as shown in FIG. 25(D). At this time, the small rock light-emitting image G300b is displayed in the four corners of the display unit 50a so as not to overlap with the main character 3D image G2001, making it appear as if the main character has been attacked by the enemy character, hit a large rock, and been returned to the player's side.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001 and the small rock light-emitting image G300b were displayed, the main character 3D image G2000 is no longer displayed, the "evacuation/approach warning" ends, and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are redisplayed, as shown in FIG. 25(E).

In the first embodiment, in the "evacuation/approach notice", the main character 3D image G2001 is made larger than the main character 2D image G2000, but the main character 3D image G2001 may be made smaller than the main character 2D image G2000. Also, in the "evacuation/approach notice", the main character 3D image G2001 faces in different directions before and after the large rock light-emitting image G300a is displayed, but it may also face in the same direction.

Now, using Figure 26 (C), we will explain the display timing (light emission timing of the LEDs for the light guide plate) of the large rock light emitting image G300a and the small rock light emitting image G300b displayed in the "evacuation/approach warning", and the display timing of the main character 2D image G2000 and the main character 3D image G2001. Figure 26 (C) is a time chart showing the time flow of the "evacuation/approach warning".

As shown in Figure 26 (C), the "evacuation/approaching notice" is performed during the 4500 ms period from t1 to t4. Until t1, when the "evacuation/approaching notice" begins, the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate do not emit light (the illuminated image of the large rock G300a and the small rock image G300b are not displayed), and the display unit 50a displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

Then, at t1, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a for 1500 ms from t1 to t2. Note that during this time, the LEDs for the light guide plate do not emit light.

Then, at time t2, the display unit 50a displays the main character 2D image G2000 for 1500 ms from t2 to t3. Also, for 1500 ms from t2 to t3, the LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) for the light guide plate emit light (the large rock light-emitting image G300a is displayed).

Then, at t3, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a for 1500 ms from t3 to t4. Also, for 1500 ms from t3 to t4, the LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) for the light guide plate emit light (a light-emitting image of a small rock G300b is displayed).

Then, at time t4, all of the light emitted by the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate and the display of the 3D image G2001 of the main character cease, and the "evacuation/approach notice" ends. After that, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed again on the display unit 50a.

In the first embodiment, the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a are not displayed simultaneously during the "evacuation/approach warning", but the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a short period of time. For example, the main character 3D image G2001 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a period of time shorter than the period of time (1500 ms) during which the main character 2D image G2000 and the large rock light-emitting image G300a are displayed simultaneously.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "evacuation/approach warning", the small rock light-emitting image G300b is displayed while the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed, but it is also possible to prevent the small rock light-emitting image G300b from being displayed while the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed.

<Considerations regarding the first embodiment>
The pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered below.

First, consider the large rock light-emitting image G300a in the "Development Preview." In the "Development Preview," the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, and the large rock light-emitting image G300a and small rock light-emitting image G300b, which are light-emitting images, are displayed, but when the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R so as to overlap with the main character 2D image G2000, whereas when the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the large rock light-emitting image G300a is not displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R so as to overlap with the main character 3D image G2001. In other words, when the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the display of the large rock light-emitting image G300a in the light-emitting image display area dy1R is permitted, whereas when the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the display of the large rock light-emitting image G300a in the light-emitting image display area dy1R is restricted.

Effects of the First Embodiment
The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be described below.

(1) In the "Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice", when the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a large rock luminous image G300a is displayed in the luminous image display area dy1R so as to overlap with this main character 2D image G2000, after the large rock luminous image G300a is no longer displayed, the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a in place of the main character 2D image G2000, making it appear as if the main character is breaking the rock and approaching the player, which can increase the excitement of the game.

(2) In the "Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice," after the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a, the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a in a size larger than the main character 2D image G2000, so that it is possible to emphasize that the main character has approached the player, and to increase the interest of the game.

(3) In the "Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice," the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, and the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, both represent the same main character, so it is possible to create a story-like presentation featuring a single character, which can increase the interest of the game.

(4) In the "Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice", when a 3D image of the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a instead of a 2D image of the main character 2D image G2000, a small rock image G300b representing a small rock is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R instead of a large rock light-emitting image G300a representing a large rock, making it easy to understand that the rock has been broken by the main character, and making the game more interesting.

(5) In the "Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice," when the 3D image of the main character G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a instead of the 2D image of the main character G2000, a small rock image G300b representing a small rock is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R in a position that does not overlap with the main character 3D image G2001, so that the display of the main character 3D image G2001 is not obstructed by the light-emitting image, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(6) In the "Evacuation Notice" of the "Development Notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a, the large rock luminous image G300a is displayed in the luminous image display area dy1R, and in response, the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a in place of the main character 3D image G2001. This makes it appear as if the main character has avoided the rock and gone further in, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(7) In the "Evacuation Notice" of the "Development Notice," after the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a, the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a in a smaller size than the main character 3D image G2001, thereby emphasizing that the main character has advanced further in, and making the game more interesting.

(8) In the "Evacuation Notice" of the "Development Notice," the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, and the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, both represent the same main character, so that a story-like presentation using a single character can be created, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(9) In the "Evacuation Notice" of the "Development Notice," if a 2D image of the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display unit 50a instead of a 3D image of the main character 3D image G2001, the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed in a position overlapping with a large rock image G300a representing a large rock, so that it is more emphasized that the main character has avoided the rock and gone further in, making the game more interesting.

(10) In the "Evacuation/Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a, as the main character 3D image G2001 becomes non-displayed, the large rock luminous image G300a is displayed in the luminous image display area dy1R, and then as the large rock luminous image G300a becomes non-displayed, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed again on the display unit 50a, making it appear as if the main character has failed to avoid the rock and move further in, which can increase the excitement of the game.

(11) In the "Evacuation/Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice," when the large rock light-emitting image G300a is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R, the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a so as to overlap with the large rock light-emitting image G300a, making it appear as if the main character has avoided the rock and moved further in, which can increase the excitement of the game.

(12) When the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed again on the display unit 50a during the "escape/approach notice" of the "development notice," the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed facing a different direction from the direction the main character 3D image G2001 was facing when it was previously displayed, making it easy to understand that the main character has failed to advance further, and making the game more interesting.

(13) In the "Development Notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a, the large rock luminous image G300a is restricted from being displayed in the luminous image display area dy1R, so that the large rock luminous image G300a does not interfere with the display of the main character 3D image G2001, which can increase the interest of the game.

Second Embodiment
The second embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the basic embodiment described above is also applied to the second embodiment.

First, the structure of the game board 1 will be specifically described using Figure 27. Figure 27(A) is a front view of the game board 1, Figure 27(B) is a cross-sectional view of the game board 1 seen from the right, and Figure 27(C) is an exploded perspective view of the light guide plate unit dyX provided on the game board 1.

The game board 1 includes a light guide plate unit dyX, as shown in FIG. 27(A). The light guide plate unit dyX is disposed in front of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 27(B). The light guide plate unit dyX also includes a transparent rectangular light guide plate dy1X, as shown in FIG. 27(C), and the entire area of the display section 50a is covered by the light guide plate dy1X. The light guide plate dy1X is made of a transparent material such as acrylic resin or polycarbonate resin.

The light guide plate unit dyX has a left LED board LkX and a lower LED board DkX on which LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate capable of emitting light in a predetermined light color are mounted, and the left LED board LkX and the lower LED board DkX are electrically connected to the performance control microcomputer 121. As shown in FIG. 27(C), the left LED board LkX is disposed to the left of the light guide plate dy1X so that the LEDs (a)-(d) for the light guide plate face the left side of the light guide plate dy1X. On the other hand, the lower LED board DkX is disposed below the light guide plate dy1X so that the LEDs (e)-(h) for the light guide plate face the lower side of the light guide plate dy1X, as shown in FIG. 27(C).

The performance control microcomputer 121 can control the light emission of the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate according to the progress of the game. The LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate are configured to emit light in full color.

Next, using FIG. 28, the light-emitting images that the performance control microcomputer 121 can display on the light guide plate dy1X of the light guide plate unit dyX will be described. When all of the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate are not emitting light, as shown in FIG. 28(A), no light-emitting image is displayed on the light guide plate dy1X, and the rear of the light guide plate dy1X is easily visible (here, the reserved icon display area 50d is easily visible). On the other hand, when some or all of the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate are emitting light, light enters the inside of the light guide plate dy1X, and star light-emitting images G500a, G500b representing multiple stars appear in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX of the light guide plate dy1X depending on the combination of emitting LEDs.

The star-emitting image G500a, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-1), represents three stars covering the center of the display unit 50a, and is made to appear when, for example, the LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) for the light guide plate emit light. The star-emitting image G500b, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-2), represents three stars covering the lower left corner of the display unit 50a, and is made to appear when, for example, the LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) for the light guide plate emit light.

In this way, the performance control microcomputer 121 can display an illuminating image in a specified illuminating color in the illuminating image display area dy1RX at any timing.

In the second embodiment, only the star luminescence images G500a and G500d are displayed as luminescence images, but other luminescence images may be displayed. Also, the size of the star luminescence image G500a is made larger than the size of the star luminescence image G500b, but the size of the star luminescence image G500a may be made smaller than the size of the star luminescence image G500b.

Next, using Figures 29 to 36, we will explain the look-ahead effects that the presentation control microcomputer 121 can execute according to the look-ahead pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101. The presentation control microcomputer 121 can execute the following look-ahead effects in parallel with the special chart change effects in the non-time-saving state.

G. Reserve Change Notice The "reserve change notice" is an effect that may be performed in response to the game ball entering the first starting hole, and is a pre-reading effect in which the display mode of the reserve icon HA changes. The "reserve change notice" is more likely to be performed when the result of the pre-reading jackpot judgment is "pre-reading win" than when it is "pre-reading non-win", so it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of a jackpot game being played.

H. Reserve Change Prompt Notice The "reserve change prompt notice" is a presentation that may be performed when the special chart 1 reserve is stored, and is a notice presentation in which the star-emitting image G500b is displayed. The "reserve change prompt notice" may be performed when the result of the pre-reading judgment is "pre-reading winning", so it functions as a presentation that suggests that a jackpot game may be played. In addition, the "reserve change prompt notice" may be performed when the display mode of the reserve icon HA changes in the "reserve change notice", so it also functions as a presentation that suggests that the display mode of the reserve icon HA may change.

Next, the main pre-reading effects will be explained in detail. In each effect, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays an effect image on the display unit 50a, and can execute light emission effects using the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and light guide plate unit dyX, and sound effects using the speaker 52, depending on the display of the effect image. Note that in the pre-reading effects described below, the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are also displayed in parallel, but the illustration of the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be omitted.

First, the "hold change notice" will be explained in detail. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the "hold change notice" for the hold icon HA whose pre-reading pattern is the "jackpot pre-reading pattern" or the "missed reach pre-reading pattern."

The performance memory unit 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121 stores a hold change notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 29. The performance control microcomputer 121 can use the hold change notice selection table 123a2 to select whether or not to execute a "hold change notice" and the type of change pattern when the "hold change notice" is executed. There are three types of change patterns, change pattern A to change pattern C. Change pattern A is a change pattern in which the display color of the hold icon HA does not change, change pattern B is a change pattern in which the display color of the hold icon HA changes to blue, and change pattern C is a change pattern in which the display color of the hold icon HA changes to red.

Figure 30 (A) shows the contents of the hold change notice selection table 123a2. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of look-ahead pattern and selects whether or not to execute a "hold change notice" and the type of change pattern if the "hold change notice" is executed.

Specifically, when the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001), the execution of change pattern A's "reserve change notice" is selected 10% of the time, change pattern B's "reserve change notice" is selected 15% of the time, change pattern C's "reserve change notice" is selected 20% of the time, and "reserve change notice" is not selected 55% of the time.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "reach miss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002), the execution of change pattern A's "hold change notice" is selected 15% of the time, change pattern B's "hold change notice" is selected 10% of the time, change pattern C's "hold change notice" is selected 5% of the time, and "hold change notice" is not selected 70% of the time.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "normal miss look-ahead pattern" (SHP003), the execution of the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is selected 5% of the time, and the non-execution of the "pending change notice" is selected 95% of the time, while the execution of the "pending change notice" of change pattern B and change pattern C is not selected.

In other words, the probability of winning increases in the order of "reserve change notice" of change pattern A < "reserve change notice" of change pattern B < "reserve change notice" of change pattern C. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the reserve change notice selection table 123a2 shown in FIG. 30(A) can be changed as appropriate.

When displaying the hold icon HA in a hold performance, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays the hold icon HA in the hold icon display area 50d based on the change pattern selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2. There are four types of hold icons HA: a round "white circle icon," a star-shaped "white star icon," a "blue star icon," and a "red star icon."

Figures 31 (A) to 31 (D) are diagrams showing the types of hold icons HA. As shown in Figure 31 (A), the "white circle icon" consists of a white circle icon image G400 in a circular shape, as shown in Figure 31 (A), the "white star icon" consists of a white star icon image G401 in a star shape, as shown in Figure 31 (B), the "blue star icon" consists of a blue star icon image G402 in a star shape, as shown in Figure 31 (C), and the "red star icon" consists of a red star icon image G403 in a star shape, as shown in Figure 31 (D).

Here, the flow of the "hold change notice" in the hold effect will be explained. Figures 32 (A) to 32 (G) are diagrams showing how the hold effect is performed. The hold effect may be performed in both non-time-saving and time-saving game states, but here, an example is shown of a game in a non-time-saving state in which the game ball enters the first start hole 11 when the special chart 1 hold number is "1". Note that in the second embodiment, if the special chart 1 hold number is "0" and the game ball enters the first start hole 11, the "hold change notice" is not performed.

When the special chart is being displayed in a variable manner and the number of reserved special charts 1 is "1", as shown in FIG. 32(A), the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the reserved icon display area 50d, and the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. In this state, if the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, the number of reserved special charts 1 becomes "2".

At this time, if non-execution of the "Hold Change Notification" is selected by the hold change notification selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), a "white circle icon" (white circle icon image G400) is displayed as the hold icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, and the shape and display color of this "white circle icon" do not change even after it is displayed as the icon TA in the icon display area 50e.

In addition, when execution of the "Hold Change Notice" change pattern A is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 32(C), a "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is displayed as the hold icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, and the display color of this "white star icon" does not change even after it is displayed as the icon TA in the icon display area 50e.

In addition, when execution of change pattern B "Hold Change Notice" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), a "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is first displayed as the hold icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, and then, when the "white star icon" moves to the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d, it changes to a "blue star icon" (blue star icon image G402) as shown in FIG. 32 (E).

In addition, when execution of change pattern C "Hold Change Notice" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), a "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is first displayed as the hold icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, and then, when the "white star icon" moves to the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d, it changes to a "red star icon" (red star icon image G403) as shown in FIG. 32 (G).

In the second embodiment, the hold icon HA changes to a "blue star icon" or a "red star icon" when it moves to the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d, but the hold icon HA may also be changed to a "blue star icon" or a "red star icon" when it is first displayed in the second display area 50d2 to the fourth display area 50d4 of the hold icon display area 50d, or the hold icon HA may be changed to a "blue star icon" or a "red star icon" when it is displayed as the icon TA in the icon display area 50e.

Next, the "hold change teasing effect" will be explained in detail. The effect control microcomputer 121 can execute the "hold change teasing announcement" when the special chart 1 hold with the look-ahead pattern of the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" or the "reach miss look-ahead pattern" is stored.

As shown in FIG. 29, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores a hold change prompting notice selection table 123a3 in the effect memory unit 121b. The effect control microcomputer 121 can select whether to execute a "hold change prompting notice" and the type of effect pattern for the "hold change prompting notice" using the hold change prompting notice selection table 123a3. There are three types of effect patterns, effect pattern A to effect pattern C. The effect pattern A is a performance pattern in which the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in white in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX, the effect pattern B is a performance pattern in which the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in blue in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX, and the effect pattern C is a performance pattern in which the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in red in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX.

Figure 30 (B) is a diagram showing the contents of the hold change prompting selection table 123a3. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of look-ahead pattern and the selection result of the hold change prompting selection table 123a2 to select whether or not to execute a "hold change prompting" and the type of performance pattern to be used if the "hold change prompting" is executed.

Specifically, when the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001) and "change pattern A" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern A is selected 30% of the time, and the non-execution of the "hold change prompting notice" is selected 70%, and the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern B and presentation pattern C is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001) and "change pattern B" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern A is selected 10%, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern B is selected 30%, and the non-execution of the "hold change prompting notice" is selected 60%, and the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern C is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001) and "change pattern C" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern A is selected 10%, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern C is selected 30%, and the non-execution of the "hold change prompting notice" is selected 60%, and the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern B is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "reach miss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002) and "change pattern A" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern A is selected 10% of the time, and the non-execution of the "hold change prompting notice" is selected 90%, and the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern B and presentation pattern C is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "reach miss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002) and "change pattern B" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern A is selected 10%, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern B is selected 10%, and the non-execution of the "hold change prompting notice" is selected 80%, and the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern C is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "missed reach look-ahead pattern" (SHP002) and "change pattern C" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern A is selected 10%, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern C is selected 10%, and the non-execution of the "hold change prompting notice" is selected 80%, and the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern B is not selected.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is the "normal miss look-ahead pattern" (SHP003) and "change pattern A" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern A is selected 10% of the time, and the non-execution of the "hold change prompting notice" is selected 90%, and the execution of the "hold change prompting notice" of presentation pattern B and presentation pattern C is not selected.

In other words, the pre-reading pattern selected when the result of the pre-reading judgment is "pre-reading win" is set to be more likely to select the execution of the "reserved change prompting notice" than the pre-reading pattern selected when the result of the pre-reading judgment is "pre-reading non-win", and the "reserved change prompting notice" functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of a jackpot game being played. Also, when the execution of the "reserved change notice" of change pattern B or change pattern C in which the display color of the reserved icon HA changes is selected, it is set to be more likely to select the effect pattern B or C than the effect pattern A, and the "reserved change prompting notice" of effect pattern B or effect pattern C functions as an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of the display color of the reserved icon HA changing than the "reserved change prompting notice" of effect pattern A. In other words, when a star-emitting image G500b of a color (blue, red) different from the display color (white) of the reserved icon HA is displayed, the display color of the reserved icon HA is more likely to change than when a star-emitting image G500b of the same color (white) as the display color (white) of the reserved icon HA is displayed, in other words, it can be said that a jackpot game is more likely to be played.

The selection ratio indicated by the hold change teaser selection table 123a3 shown in FIG. 30(B) can be changed as appropriate.

When executing a "hold change prompting notice," the performance control microcontroller 121 executes the "hold change prompting notice" using the performance pattern selected by the hold change prompting notice selection table 123a3.

Here, we will explain the flow of each of the "hold change teasing announcements" of presentation patterns A to C. The "hold change teasing announcements" of presentation patterns A to C may be executed regardless of the number of reserved balls in special chart 1, but here we will show examples of the "hold change teasing announcements" of presentation patterns A to C that are executed when the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 when the number of reserved balls in special chart 1 is "1".

Figures 33(A) to 33(C) show how the "reserve change teaser" of presentation pattern A is performed. Before the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, as shown in Figure 33(A), the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the reserve icon HA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the reserve icon display area 50d.

When the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 and the number of reserved balls in the special drawing 1 becomes "2", as shown in FIG. 33(B), a "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is displayed as the reserved icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the reserved icon display area 50d, and a star luminous image G500b is displayed in white in the luminous image display area dy1RX. The star luminous image G500b is displayed across the first display area 50d1 to the fourth display area 50d4 of the reserved icon display area 50d and all display areas of the icon display area 50e, and continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed. Therefore, for example, when the number of reserved balls in the special drawing 1 is "4", the star luminous image G500b is displayed so as to cover all of the four reserved icons HA and one icon TA.

After that, when the special chart 1 reservation is consumed and the "white star icon" displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the reservation icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1, the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in white again in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX as shown in FIG. 33(C), and this star light-emitting image G500b continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has passed. Note that the "white star icon" that moved to the first display area 50d1 continues to be displayed without change when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern A is being executed, changes to a "blue star icon" (blue star icon image G402) when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern B is being executed, and changes to a "red star icon" (red star icon image G403) when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern C is being executed. FIG. 33(C) shows the case where the "reserved change notice" of change pattern A is being executed.

Figures 34 (A) to 34 (C) show how the "reserve change teaser" of the performance putter B is performed. Before the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, as shown in Figure 34 (A), the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the reserve icon HA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the reserve icon display area 50d.

When the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 and the number of reserved balls on special chart 1 becomes "2", as shown in FIG. 34(B), a "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is displayed as the reserved icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the reserved icon display area 50d, and a star luminous image G500b is displayed in blue in the luminous image display area dy1RX. The star luminous image G500b is displayed across the first display area 50d1 to the fourth display area 50d4 of the reserved icon display area 50d and all display areas of the icon display area 50e, and continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed.

After that, when the special chart 1 reservation is consumed and the "white star icon" displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the reservation icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1, the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in blue again in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX as shown in FIG. 34(C), and this star light-emitting image G500b continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has passed. Note that the "white star icon" that moved to the first display area 50d1 continues to be displayed without change when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern A is being executed, changes to a "blue star icon" (blue star icon image G402) when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern B is being executed, and changes to a "red star icon" (red star icon image G403) when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern C is being executed. FIG. 34(C) shows the case where the "reserved change notice" of change pattern B is being executed.

Figures 35(A) to 35(C) show how the "reserve change teaser" of presentation pattern C is performed. Before the game ball enters the first starting hole 11, as shown in Figure 35(A), the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the reserve icon HA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the reserve icon display area 50d.

When the game ball enters the first starting hole 11 and the number of reserved balls on special chart 1 becomes "2", as shown in FIG. 35(B), a "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is displayed as the reserved icon HA in the second display area 50d2 of the reserved icon display area 50d, and a star luminous image G500b is displayed in red in the luminous image display area dy1RX. The star luminous image G500b is displayed across the first display area 50d1 to the fourth display area 50d4 of the reserved icon display area 50d and all display areas of the icon display area 50e, and continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (e.g., 1.5 seconds) has elapsed.

After that, when the special chart 1 reservation is consumed and the "white star icon" displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the reservation icon display area 50d is moved to the first display area 50d1, the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in red again in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX as shown in FIG. 35(C), and this star light-emitting image G500b continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has passed. Note that the "white star icon" that moved to the first display area 50d1 continues to be displayed without change when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern A is being executed, changes to a "blue star icon" (blue star icon image G402) when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern B is being executed, and changes to a "red star icon" (red star icon image G403) when the "reserved change notice" of change pattern C is being executed. FIG. 35(C) shows the case where the "reserved change notice" of change pattern C is being executed.

In the second embodiment, the transmittance of the star luminous image G500b is set high so that even when the star luminous image G500b is displayed on the hold icon HA and the icon TA, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are easily visible; however, the transmittance of the star luminous image G500b may be set low so that when the star luminous image G500b is displayed on the hold icon HA and the icon TA, the hold icon HA and the icon TA are invisible or difficult to see.

Now, using Figure 36, we will explain the display timing of the star-emitting image G500b (light emission timing of the LED for the light guide plate) displayed in the "Hold change teaser notice" and the display timing of the hold icon HA. Figure 36 is a time chart showing the time flow of the "Hold change teaser notice". Here, we will show an example of a "Hold change teaser notice" that is performed in parallel with the "Hold change notice" in which the "white star icon" as the hold icon HA changes to a "red star icon".

The "pending change teaser notice" is performed between t1 and t4, as shown in FIG. 36. Until t1, when the "pending change teaser notice" starts, the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate do not emit light (the star-emitting image G500b is not displayed).

Then, at t1, when the number of reserved special charts 1 increases, a "white star icon" is displayed as the reserved icon HA on the display unit 50a, and the display of the "white star icon" continues until t3, when the reserved special chart 1 is consumed. Also, during the 1500 ms between t1 and t2, the LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) for the light guide plate emit white, blue, or red light (a star-emitting image G500b is displayed).

Then, at t3, the display unit 50a displays a "red star icon" as the reserved icon HA, and the display of the "red star icon" continues until t5, when the reserved special chart 1 corresponding to this "red star icon" is consumed. Also, during the 1500 ms from t3 to t4, the LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) for the light guide plate emit light again in white, blue, or red (the star luminous image G500b is displayed again).

Then, at t4, all of the light emitted by the LEDs (a)-(h) for the light guide plate ends, and the "pending change teaser notice" ends. In the second embodiment, the star light image G500b is displayed again even after the display color of the "white star icon" has changed in the "pending change teaser notice", but it is also possible to prevent the star light image G500b from being displayed after the display color of the "white star icon" has changed.

Next, using Figures 37 to 38, we will explain the special chart variation presentation that the presentation control microcomputer 121 can execute according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101. The presentation control microcomputer 121 can execute the following presentations in the special chart variation presentation.

I. Normal change "Normal change" is a performance that may be performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special chart, and is a performance in which the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed variably. Since "normal change" is performed first in the special chart change performance, it functions as a performance that suggests that the special chart change performance has started.

J. Reach "Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "normal variation", and is an effect in which the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed with the same type of effect pattern. Since "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game may be played. In addition, since "Reach" may develop into a reach effect such as "N reach", "SP reach", or "SPSP reach", it also functions as an effect that suggests that a reach effect may be played.

K. N Reach “N Reach” is a performance that may be performed after “reach” is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the middle performance pattern EZ2 gradually slows down. “N Reach” may be performed when the result of the jackpot judgment is “jackpot winning”, so it functions as a performance that suggests the possibility of a jackpot game.

L. SP Reach "SP Reach" is an effect that may be performed after "N Reach", and is a reach effect in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot win" than when it is "miss", so it functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be played. Also, since the jackpot game is more likely to be played when "N Reach" develops into "SP Reach" than when "N Reach" does not develop into "SP Reach", "SP Reach" also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is more likely to be played than "N Reach".

M. SPSP Reach The "SPSP Reach" is an effect that may be performed after the "SP Reach", and is a reach effect in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. The "SPSP Reach" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning" than when it is "missing", so it functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be played. In addition, the "SP Reach" is more likely to be played when the "SP Reach" develops into the "SPSP Reach" than when the "SP Reach" does not develop into the "SPSP Reach", so the "SPSP Reach" also functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is more likely to be played than the "SP Reach".

N. Development Notice The "Development Notice" is a presentation that may be performed in the "N Reach" and is a notice presentation in which the star-emitting image G500a is displayed. The "Development Notice" is more likely to be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot win" than when it is "miss", so it functions as a presentation that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be played. In addition, the "Development Notice" develops into the "SP Reach" afterwards, so it also functions as a presentation that suggests that it will develop into the "SP Reach".

Next, the main special chart change performance flow will be explained using FIG. 37. In each performance that constitutes the performance flow, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a, and can execute light emission performance using the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and light guide plate unit dyX, and sound performance using the speaker 52 according to the display of the performance image.

As shown in FIG. 37(A), in the special chart change presentation with the change pattern of "SPSP big win change" and "SPSP miss change", a presentation flow consisting of "normal change" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → "SPSP reach" is executed. Note that a "development notice" may be performed at "N reach" in the special chart change presentation of these change patterns.

As shown in FIG. 37(B), in the special chart change presentation where the change pattern is "SP big win change" or "SP miss change", a presentation flow consisting of "normal change" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" is executed. Note that a "development notice" may be performed in the "N reach" in the special chart change presentation of these change patterns.

Also, as shown in FIG. 37(C), in the special chart change presentation where the change pattern is "N miss change", a presentation flow consisting of "normal change" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 37(D), in the special chart change presentation where the change pattern is "normal miss A change" or "normal miss B change", a presentation flow consisting of only "normal change" is executed.

Next, we will explain in detail the main effects that are executed in the special chart change effect. Note that in the special chart change effect described below, the hold icon HA is also displayed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, the "Development Notice" will be explained in detail. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the "Development Notice" in the "N Reach" in the special chart change performance in which the change patterns are "SPSP jackpot change", "SP jackpot change", "SPSP miss change", "SP miss change", and "N miss change".

As shown in FIG. 29, the performance control microcomputer 121 stores a development notice selection table 123a4 in the performance memory unit 121b. Using the development notice selection table 123a4, the performance control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute a "development notice" and the type of "development notice." There are two types of "development notice": a "red notice" in which the star luminous image G500a emits red light, and a "white notice" in which the star luminous image G500a emits white light.

Figure 30 (C) is a diagram showing the contents of the development notice selection table 123a4. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and selects whether to execute a "development notice" and, if so, whether to execute a "red notice" or a "white notice."

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) or "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), the "red notice" will be executed 40% of the time, the "white notice" will be executed 20%, and the "development notice" will not be executed 40% of the time.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP Miss Fluctuation" (THP011), the selection ratio is 20% for "Red Notice", 20% for "White Notice", and 60% for "Development Notice" not to be executed.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP Miss Fluctuation" (THP012), the selection probability is 10% for "Red Notice" to be executed, 20% for "White Notice", and 70% for "Development Notice" not to be executed.

In other words, the "Development Notice" is set to be more likely to be selected when the jackpot judgment is determined to be a "jackpot win" than when it is determined to be a "miss," and the "Development Notice" functions as an effect that increases the likelihood of a jackpot win. Also, the "Red Notice" is set to be more likely to be selected as the "Development Notice" when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" or "SPSP miss fluctuation" than when the fluctuation pattern is "SP jackpot fluctuation," "SP miss fluctuation," or "N miss fluctuation," and the "Red Notice" also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility of the development into an "SPSP reach" than the "White Notice." Note that the selection ratio indicated by the development notice selection table 123a4 shown in FIG. 30(C) can be changed as appropriate.

When executing a "Development Notice", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the type of "Development Notice" selected by the Development Notice selection table 123a4 in the "N Reach" in the special chart change performance.

Figures 38 (A) to 38 (C) are diagrams showing how a "development announcement" is made. As shown in Figure 38 (A), when the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are displayed stopped with the same type of performance pattern and a "reach" is established (here, a "5 ↓ 5" reach), an "N reach" begins. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the "N reach", a "development announcement" is made.

In the "Development Notice", as shown in FIG. 38(B), the display unit 50a goes black, the reserved icon HA and the reserved icon TA displayed in the reserved icon display area 50d and the icon display area 50e are erased, and the star luminous image G500a is displayed in the luminous image display area dy1RX of the light guide plate dy1X. At this time, if the execution of the "red notice" is selected by the development notice selection table 123a4, the star luminous image G500a is displayed in red, and if the execution of the "white notice" is selected, the star luminous image G500a is displayed in white.

Then, when a predetermined time (e.g., 2.5 seconds) has elapsed since the star luminous image G500a was displayed in the luminous image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1, the blackout is lifted, the star luminous image G500a is no longer displayed, the "Development Notice" ends, and the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the reserved icon HA, and the icon TA are redisplayed, as shown in FIG. 38(C).

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The pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the second embodiment will be considered below.

First, let us consider the display color of the star luminescence image G500b in the "Hold Change Prompt Notice." In the "Hold Change Prompt Notice," the star luminescence image G500b is displayed in either white, blue, or red. In the "Hold Change Notice," a white star icon may be displayed as the hold icon HA, and the star luminescence image G500b is displayed when the white star icon is displayed. In other words, the display color of the star luminescence image G500a can be said to be sometimes displayed in white, the same color as the white star icon, and sometimes displayed in blue or red, which are different colors from the white star icon.

Next, we consider the relationship between the "hold change teaser" of performance pattern A and the "hold change teaser" of performance pattern B or C. In the "hold change teaser" of change pattern A, the white star icon does not change, while in the "hold change teaser" of change pattern B or C, the white star icon changes to a blue star icon or a red star icon. Also, in the "hold change teaser" of performance pattern A, the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in white, the same color as the white star icon, while in the "hold change teaser" of performance pattern B or C, the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in blue or red, a different color from the white star icon. And, the "hold change teaser" of performance pattern A may be performed when the "hold change teaser" of change pattern A is performed, while the "hold change teaser" of performance pattern B or C is only performed when the "hold change teaser" of change pattern B or C is performed (see FIG. 30 (B)). In other words, the probability that the white star icon will change to a blue star icon or a red star icon is different when a "hold change teaser" of presentation pattern A occurs compared to when a "hold change teaser" of presentation pattern B or presentation pattern C occurs.

Next, let us consider the relationship between the star luminous images G500a, G500b and the hold icon HA. The star luminous image G500a is displayed in the "development notice", but when the "development notice" is made, the hold icon HA is erased, so the star luminous image G500a and the hold icon HA are not displayed overlapping. On the other hand, the star luminous image G500b is displayed in the "hold change teaser notice", but when the "hold change teaser notice" is made, the star luminous image G500b and the hold icon HA are displayed overlapping. In other words, it can be said that there are times when the luminous image representing a star is displayed so as to overlap the hold icon HA and times when it is displayed so as not to overlap the hold icon HA.

Next, we consider the relationship between the starlight image G500a in the "development notice" and the starlight image G500b in the "hold change teaser notice." In the "development notice," the starlight image G500a does not overlap with the hold icon HA, whereas in the "hold change teaser notice," the starlight image G500b overlaps with the hold icon HA. And while the "development notice" is only performed in the case of a fluctuation pattern (THP001, THP002, THP011, THP012) that develops into an "SP reach," the "hold change teaser notice" can also be performed in the case of a pre-reading pattern (SHP002, SHP003) that corresponds to a fluctuation pattern (THP013, THP021, THP022) that does not develop into an "SP reach" (see Figures 30 (B) and (C)). In other words, the probability of hitting the jackpot is different when a "reserve change teaser" occurs, in which a glowing image representing a star is displayed overlapping the reserve icon HA, and when a "development notice" occurs, in which a glowing image representing a star is displayed without overlapping the reserve icon HA.

Effects of the Second Embodiment
The effects of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the second embodiment will be described below.

(14) In the "hold change teaser notice," a star-representing light-emitting star image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with a white star icon image G401 representing a star, so that stars with a common motif can be displayed overlapping each other, which can increase the interest of the game.

(15) In the "reserve change teaser notice," the star-emitting image G500b is displayed so that it overlaps with all four reserve icons HA, which is the same as the upper limit of the number of reserved items in special chart 1. Therefore, regardless of the number of reserved items in special chart 1, the reserve icons HA and the star-emitting image G500b can be displayed overlapping each other, which can increase the interest of the game.

(16) In the "hold change teaser notice," sometimes the same white star light-emitting image G500b is displayed overlapping with the white star icon image G401, and other times a non-white blue or red star light-emitting image G500b is displayed, so the "hold change teaser notice" can be diversified, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(17) In the "reserve change teaser notice," when a white star icon image G401 is overlapped with a white star icon image G401, the probability of the white star icon image G401 changing to a blue star icon image G402 or a red star icon image G403 differs from when a non-white blue or red star icon image G500b is displayed, so that the display color of the star image G500b can suggest the possibility that the color of the white star icon will change, making it possible to increase interest in the game.

(18) In the "pending change teaser notice," if the display color of the white star icon image G401 changes after the blue or red star luminous image G500b is displayed, it changes to a blue star icon image G402 or a red star icon image G403, which are the same color as the star luminous image G500b. Therefore, the display color of the star luminous image G500b can suggest the color the white star icon will change to, making it possible to increase interest in the game.

(19) There are times when a "reserve change teaser" occurs in which a star-emitting image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with the reserve icon HA, and times when a "development notice" occurs in which a star-emitting image G500a is displayed so as not to overlap with the reserve icon HA, so it is possible to diversify the presentation using the luminous images and increase the interest of the game.

(20) The probability of a jackpot occurring is different when a "reserve change teaser" occurs in which a star-emitting image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with the reserve icon HA, and when a "development notice" occurs in which a star-emitting image G500a is displayed so as not to overlap with the reserve icon HA. Therefore, depending on whether or not the emitting image representing a star overlaps with the reserve icon HA, it is possible to suggest the possibility of a jackpot occurring, thereby making the game more interesting.

(21) The size of the light-emitting star image G500b in the "hold change teaser notice" and the size of the light-emitting star image G500a in the "development notice" are different, so it is easy to tell whether a "hold change teaser notice" or a "development notice" is occurring, which can increase the interest of the game.

<Modifications of the Basic, First and Second Embodiments>
Below, we will explain modified examples of the pachinko game machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment. Of course, the configurations of the modified examples may be appropriately combined. Furthermore, technical features in the above embodiments and the following modified examples may be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

In the first embodiment, the "Approach Notice", "Evacuation Notice", and "Evacuation/Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice" are executed based on the variation pattern (the result of the jackpot determination), but they may also be executed based on the look-ahead pattern (the result of the look-ahead determination). For example, only when the look-ahead pattern is "SHP001", any of the "Approach Notice", "Evacuation Notice", and "Evacuation/Approach Notice" may be executed. In this case, any of the "Approach Notice", "Evacuation Notice", and "Evacuation/Approach Notice" can suggest that there is a reserved special chart that will be determined to be a "jackpot win" in the jackpot determination, making it possible to increase the excitement of the game.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "approaching notice", "evacuation notice" and "evacuation/approaching notice" of the "development notice" are executed based on the variation pattern (the result of the jackpot determination), but they may also be executed based on the stopping pattern. For example, any of the "approaching notice", "evacuation notice" and "evacuation/approaching notice" may be executed only when the stopping pattern is the "jackpot Wα pattern". In this case, any of the "approaching notice", "evacuation notice" and "evacuation/approaching notice" can suggest that a "high probability high base game state" will occur after a jackpot game, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "Approach Notice", "Evacuation Notice", and "Evacuation/Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice" are executed in the "N Reach" of the special chart change presentation, but they may be executed in other presentations. For example, any of the "Approach Notice", "Evacuation Notice", and "Evacuation/Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice" may be executed in the "Normal Change" of the special chart change presentation, or in the "Opening Presentation" of the jackpot presentation mode.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "approaching preview" of the "development preview," the character represented by the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, and the character represented by the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, are the same character, but they may be different characters.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "approaching notice" of the "development notice," the object (rock) represented by the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the object (rock) represented by the small rock light-emitting image G300b are related objects, but they may be unrelated objects.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "approaching preview" of the "development preview," the 3D images of the main character 3D image G2001 and the small rock light-emitting image G300b are not overlapped with each other, but the small rock light-emitting image G300b may overlap only a portion of the main character 3D image G2001 to the extent that it does not interfere with the display of the main character 3D image G2001.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "evacuation notice" of the "development notice," the character represented by the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, and the character represented by the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, are the same character, but they may be different characters.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "evacuation notice" of the "development notice," the large rock light-emitting image G300a is made to overlap only a part of the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, but the large rock light-emitting image G300a may be made to overlap the entire main character 2D image G2000.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "Evacuation/Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice", the character represented by the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, and the character represented by the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, are the same character, but they may be different characters.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "Evacuation/Approach Notice" of the "Development Notice", the large rock light emitting image G300a is made to overlap only a part of the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, but the large rock light emitting image G300a may be made to overlap the entire main character 2D image G2000.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the "Development Notice" is performed during the "N Reach" in the special chart change presentation, but it may be performed during other presentations. For example, the "Development Notice" may be performed during the "Normal Change" in the special chart change presentation.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the star luminous image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with a "white star icon" as the hold icon HA, but it may be displayed so as to overlap with an icon different from the hold icon HA. For example, a development suggestion icon suggesting the future development destination may be made displayable, and the star luminous image G500b may be displayed so as to overlap with the development suggestion icon.

In addition, in the second embodiment, in the "pending change teaser notice," the white star icon image G401 and the star light-emitting image G500b are displayed with a common motif, but they may be displayed with different motifs as long as they are recognizably related to each other.

In addition, in the second embodiment, in the "pending change teaser notice," the white star icon image G401 and the star light-emitting image G500b are displayed in the same display form, but they do not have to be displayed in exactly the same form as long as they are recognizable as representing the same thing.

In addition, in the second embodiment, a white star icon image G401 representing a star is displayed in the "pending change notice", but this is not limited to an icon representing a star, and for example, an icon representing the main character may be displayed. In this case, it is preferable to display a light-emitting image representing the main character as the light-emitting image displayed in the "pending change teaser notice".

In addition, in the second embodiment, a maximum of four hold icons HA are displayed in the hold icon display area 50d, but five or more or three or less hold icons HA may be displayed in the hold icon display area 50d.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the color of the white star light image G500b displayed in the "hold change teaser" is set to the same white color as the white star icon image G401, but it may be a similar color so that it can be recognized that it corresponds to the white star icon image G401.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the color of the blue blue star icon image G402 or the red red star icon image G403 displayed in the "pending change notice" is set to the same blue or red as the blue or red star luminescence image G500b, but it may be a similar color so that it can be recognized that it corresponds to the blue or red star luminescence image G500b.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the white star icon is more likely to change to a blue star icon or a red star icon when the "hold change teasing announcement" of presentation pattern B or presentation pattern C is made than when the "hold change teasing announcement" of presentation pattern A is made, but it may also be more difficult for the white star icon to change to a blue star icon or a red star icon when the "hold change teasing announcement" of presentation pattern B or presentation pattern C is made than when the "hold change teasing announcement" of presentation pattern A is made.

In addition, in the second embodiment, in "N Reach", the reserved icon HA is erased so that the reserved icon HA and the star luminous image G500a do not overlap, but it is also possible to prevent the reserved icon HA from being erased and display the star luminous image G500a in the luminous image display area dy1RX at a position where it does not overlap with the reserved icon HA.

In addition, in the second embodiment, it is easier to play a jackpot when a "development announcement" is made in which a light-emitting image representing a star is displayed without overlapping with the reserved icon HA than when a "reserve change teasing announcement" is made in which a light-emitting image representing a star is displayed overlapping with the reserved icon HA. However, it may be made more difficult to play a jackpot when a "development announcement" is made in which a light-emitting image representing a star is displayed without overlapping with the reserved icon HA than when a "reserve change teasing announcement" is made in which a light-emitting image representing a star is displayed overlapping with the reserved icon HA.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the "Development Notice" is executed based on the fluctuation pattern (the result of the jackpot determination), but it may also be executed based on the look-ahead pattern (the result of the look-ahead determination). For example, the "Development Notice" may be executed only when the look-ahead pattern is "SHP001". In this case, the "Development Notice" can suggest that there is a reserved special chart that will be determined to be a "jackpot win" in the jackpot determination, making it possible to increase the excitement of the game.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the "Development Notice" is performed during the "N Reach" in the special chart change presentation, but it may be performed during other presentations. For example, the "Development Notice" may be performed during the "Normal Change" in the special chart change presentation.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state", but different backgrounds may be displayed in the "low probability low base game state" and the "high probability low base game state". For example, in the "high probability low base game state", a background including an image suggesting that it is a high probability state may be displayed.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed variably on the display unit 50a in parallel with the variable display of the special pattern, but other patterns may be displayed variably on the display unit 50a in parallel with the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. In this case, it is preferable to make the size of the other patterns smaller than the size of the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, only the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special pattern, but other patterns may be displayed on a display device other than the image display device 50 in parallel with the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3. For example, a dedicated LED for displaying other patterns in a variable manner may be installed on the game board 1, and the dedicated LED may flash while the performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the first special chart and the second special chart are not variably displayed at the same time, but only one of them is variably displayed. However, the first special chart and the second special chart may be variably displayed at the same time.

In addition, in the basic embodiment, the game progress and the presentation are controlled by separate control units, but the game progress and the presentation may be controlled by a single control unit. For example, both the game progress and the presentation may be controlled by only the main control unit 100.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to other pinball gaming machines such as arrange ball machines, mahjong ball gaming machines, and smart pachinko machines (managed gaming machines).

<Inventions Disclosed in the First and Second Embodiments>
The following inventions A to G have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Mode for carrying out the invention]. In the description of inventions A to G, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the above-mentioned mode for carrying out the invention and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the elements such as the means constituting each invention are not limited to these additions. Note that invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A5, invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B4, invention C is a general term for the following inventions C1 to C3, invention D is a general term for the following inventions D1 to D4, invention E is a general term for the following inventions E1 to E4, invention F is a general term for the following inventions F1 to F3, and invention G is a general term for the following inventions G1 to G3.

The gaming machine according to the invention A1 is
A first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a second display means (light guide plate unit dy) that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
It is possible to execute a first performance in which a specific 2D image (a main character 2D image G2000) is displayed on the first display means and a specific display (a large rock light-emitting image G300a) is displayed on the second display means so as to overlap the specific 2D image;
After the first performance, it is possible to execute a second performance in which the specific display is made non-displayable and a specific 3D image (main character 3D image G2001) is displayed on the first display means in place of the specific 2D image.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention A2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A1,
the particular 3D image is larger than the particular 2D image;
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention A3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention A1 or Invention A2,
the specific 2D image is an image representing a specific character (protagonist character),
The specific 3D image is an image representing the same character as the specific character.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Inventions A1 to A3,
The performance execution means includes:
In the second performance, a non-specific display (small rock light-emitting image G300b) different from the specific display is displayed on the second display means.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to the invention A4,
The non-specific display is a display that does not overlap the specific 3D image or a display that overlaps only a part of the specific 3D image.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention B1 comprises:
A first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a second display means (light guide plate unit dy) that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
It is possible to execute a first performance in which a specific 3D image (main character 3D image G2001) is displayed on the first display means,
After the first performance, a specific 2D image (the main character 2D image G2000) is displayed on the first display means in place of the specific 3D image, and a specific display (a large rock light-emitting image G300a) is displayed on the second display means so as to overlap with the specific 2D image.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to the present invention,
the particular 2D image is smaller than the particular 3D image;
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention B3 is
A gaming machine according to Invention B1 or Invention B2,
the specific 3D image is an image representing a specific character (protagonist character),
The specific 2D image is an image representing the same character as the specific character.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Inventions B1 to B3,
The particular representation is displayed so as to overlap at least a portion of the particular 2D image.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention C1 comprises:
A first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a second display means (light guide plate unit dy) that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
It is possible to execute a first performance in which a first 3D image (a 3D image of a main character facing backwards G2001) is displayed on the first display means,
After the first performance, it is possible to execute a second performance in which the first 3D image is hidden and a specific display (large rock light-emitting image G300a) is displayed on the second display means;
After the second performance, it is possible to execute a third performance in which the specific display is made non-displayed and a second 3D image (a forward-facing main character 3D image G2001) that is the same as or different from the first 3D image is displayed on the first display means.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention C2 is
A gaming machine according to invention C1,
The performance execution means includes:
In the second performance, a specific 2D image (main character 2D image G2000) is displayed on the first display means so as to overlap with the specific display.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention C3 comprises:
A gaming machine according to Invention C1 or Invention C2,
the first 3D image and the second 3D image are images representing a specific character (a main character);
The orientation of the specific character is different between the first 3D image and the second 3D image.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention D1 is
A first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a second display means (light guide plate unit dy) that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
It is possible to execute a first performance in which a specific 2D image (main character 2D image G2000) is displayed on the first display means, a second performance in which a specific 3D image (main character 3D image G2001) is displayed on the first display means, and a third performance in which a specific display (large rock light-emitting image G300a) is displayed on the second display means.
When the first performance is executed, the execution of the third performance is permitted, whereas when the second performance is executed, the execution of the third performance is restricted.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention D2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention D1,
The performance execution means includes:
When both the first performance and the third performance are executed, the specific 2D image and the specific display are displayed in an overlapping manner for a first time (1500 ms), whereas when both the second performance and the third performance are executed, the specific 3D image and the specific display are displayed in an overlapping manner for a second time (200 ms) shorter than the first time.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention D1,
The performance execution means includes:
A fourth performance can be executed in which a non-specific display (small rock light-emitting image G300b) different from the specific display is displayed on the second display means,
When the second performance is executed, the fourth performance is executed without executing the third performance.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention D4 is
A gaming machine according to the invention D3,
The non-specific display is a display that does not overlap the specific 3D image or a display that overlaps only a part of the specific 3D image.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention E1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a second display means (light guide plate unit dyX) that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
In response to the game ball entering a predetermined winning hole (first starting hole 11), a predetermined icon (a reserved icon HA (a white star icon image G401, a blue star icon image G402, a red star icon image G403)) can be displayed on the first display means.
During the display of the predetermined icon, a specific display (star image 500b) related to the predetermined icon can be displayed on the second display means so as to overlap the predetermined icon.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention E2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention E1,
The display form of the specific display is the same as or similar to the display form of the predetermined icon;
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention E3 is
A gaming machine according to the invention E2,
The predetermined icon includes a display representing a predetermined character (star),
The specific display includes a display showing the same character as the predetermined character.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention E4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions E1 to E3,
The performance execution means includes:
A predetermined number (up to four) of the predetermined icons may be displayed on the first display means,
the specific display is displayed so as to overlap all of the predetermined number of the predetermined icons;
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention F1 comprises:
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a second display means (light guide plate unit dyX) that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
A specific image (a reserved icon HA (a white star icon image G401)) is displayed on the first display means, and a specific display (a star-emitting image G500b) is displayed on the second display means so as to overlap with the specific image. An overlapping effect (a reserved change teasing notice) can be executed.
The overlapping effects include a first overlapping effect (a hold change teasing announcement of the performance pattern A) in which the specific image and the specific display are displayed in the same color (white), and a second overlapping effect (a hold change teasing announcement of the performance pattern B, a hold change teasing announcement of the performance pattern C) in which the specific image and the specific display are displayed in different colors (white and blue, white and red).
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention F2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention F1,
The game control means (game control microcomputer 101) is further provided to enable a special game state (jackpot game state, time-saving game state, high probability game state) advantageous to a player.
The performance execution means includes:
The display mode of the specific image may be changed to a special display mode (blue star icon image G402, red star icon image G403) that suggests a high possibility of entering the special game state,
The probability that the display mode of the specific image is changed to the special display mode when the first overlapping effect is executed and the probability that the display mode of the specific image is changed to the special display mode when the second overlapping effect is executed are different from each other.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention F3 is
A gaming machine according to invention F2,
The special display mode is a display mode including a specific color (blue, red),
In the second overlapping effect, the specific image in a color (white) different from the specific color and the specific display in a color similar to the specific color (blue, red) are displayed.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention G1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a second display means (light guide plate unit dyX) that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
There are times when a first performance is executed in which a specific image (a hold icon HA (white star icon image G401, blue star icon image G402, red star icon image G403)) is displayed on the first display means, and a specific display (a star luminous image G500b) is displayed on the second display means so as to overlap with the specific image, and a second performance is executed in which a display (a star luminous image G500a) that is the same as or similar to the specific display is displayed on the second display means without displaying the specific image on the first display means.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention G2 is
A gaming machine according to the invention G1,
The present invention further includes a game control means (a game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state (a big win game state, a time-saving game state, a high probability game state) advantageous to a player,
The probability of entering the special game state when the first performance is executed is different from the probability of entering the special game state when the second performance is executed.
It is characterized by:

The gaming machine according to the invention G3 is
A gaming machine according to invention G2,
The size of the specific display is different between the first and second effects.
It is characterized by:

50...Image display device 50a...Display unit 50a1...Display panel 50a2...Backlight 50a3...Barrier panel 101...Game control microcomputer 121...Performance control microcomputer 123a1...Development notice selection table 123a2...Reserve change notice selection table 123a3...Reserve change teaser notice selection table 123a4...Development notice selection table dy, dyX...Light guide plate unit dy1, dy1X...Light guide plate dy1R, dy1RX...Light-emitting image display area G300a...Large rock light-emitting image G300b...Small rock light-emitting image G400...White circle icon image G401...White star icon image G402...Blue star icon image G403...Red star icon image G500a, G500b...Star light-emitting image G2000...Main character 2D image G2001...Main character 3D image

Claims (1)

A first display means capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a second display means that is disposed forward of the first display means and has transparency and is capable of displaying a predetermined display;
a performance execution means for executing a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means includes:
A first performance is executed to display a first 3D image on the first display means,
After the first performance, a second performance can be executed in which the first 3D image is hidden and a specific display is displayed on the second display means,
After the second performance, it is possible to execute a third performance in which the specific display is made non-displayable and a second 3D image is displayed on the first display means.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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