JP7341494B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, gaming machines have been known that allow a player to operate a normal button (operating means) during execution of a predetermined performance (for example, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-032301

However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, the shape of the operating means does not change, and there is room for improvement.

The gaming machine disclosed herein is
An operation means that can be operated by a player;
A changing means for changing the shape of the operating means,
The operating means includes a main body and a covering part capable of covering the main body,
The shape of the operating means includes a first shape in which the covering portion does not cover the main body portion, and a second shape in which the covering portion covers the main body portion,
The shape of the operating means may be changed from one of the first shape and the second shape to the other,
When the operating means has the first shape, allowing the player to operate the main body,
When the operating means has the second shape, the player is allowed to operate the covering part that covers the main body part.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of gaming through performance.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of gaming states, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpot games. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small win game, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of production modes. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of normal variation of special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of N reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SP reach of the special figure variation effect. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of SPSP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a hold performance. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of operation performance. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of parts related to control of the gaming machine. This is a specific example of a variation pattern determination table. This is a specific example of a look-ahead determination table. This is a specific example of a symbol determination table. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment when the main body part of the normal button is the first main body part. It is a top view of the lower decoration body when the main body part of a normal button is a 1st main body part based on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of a normal button when a main body part is a 1st main body part based on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment when the main body portion of the normal button is the second main body portion. It is a top view of the lower decoration body when the main body part of a normal button is a 2nd main body part based on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view of a normal button when a main body part is a 2nd main body part based on 1st Embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram when the main body part of a normal button changes according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing SPSP reach of the special figure variation production of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing SPSP reach of the special figure variation production of the first embodiment. (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern when the result of the jackpot determination due to the ball entering the first starting port is "jackpot" according to the first embodiment, and (B) the first starting port It is a table showing the distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern when the result of the jackpot determination based on the ball entering is “reach and loss”. It is a selection table for selecting the main body part of the normal button in SPSP reach according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of SPSP reach of a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game machine when the main body part of a normal button is a 1st main body part based on 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view of the lower decoration body when the main body part of a normal button is a 1st main body part based on 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the game machine when the main body part of a normal button is a 2nd main body part based on 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view of the lower decoration body when the main body part of a normal button is a 2nd main body part based on 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram when the main body of the normal button changes according to the second embodiment.

Examples of embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each referenced figure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, by writing symbols or codes that refer to information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc., the names of the information, signals, physical quantities, parts, etc. for the symbols or codes may be omitted or May be abbreviated. Further, when there is an arbitrary flowchart described below, in the flowchart, the execution order of the plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

<Basic embodiment>
The first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, the basic embodiment that is the basis of the first embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Furthermore, "front" is the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "back" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1 toward the pachinko machine PY1. shall be.

1. Structure of the gaming machine First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

The front door 23 also includes an upper tray 34 for storing game balls, and a handle 72k for shooting game balls onto the game board 1. The upper tray 34 is installed at the lower part of the front door 23 and stores game balls to be supplied to the handle 72k. The handle 72k is installed at the lower right part of the front door 23, and when the player operates the handle 72k, game balls stored in the upper tray 34 are launched onto the game board 1.

The front door 23 also includes a speaker 52 that can output a predetermined sound, a frame lamp 53 that can emit light in a predetermined color, and a frame movable body 58k that can operate in a predetermined operation mode. The speakers 52 are installed at the upper left and upper right of the front door 23, and output, for example, BGM (back ground music), sound effects, and the like. The frame lamps 53 are installed on the left and right sides of the front door 23 around the transparent plate 23t, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The frame movable body 58k is installed above the front door 23. Further, the frame movable body 58k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. Note that the movement of the frame movable body 58k may be other than vertical movement.

The front door 23 also includes a normal button 40 that can be operated by the player, and a special button 41 that can be operated by the player. The normal button 40 and the special button 41 are comprised of, for example, a button having a pressing surface, a lever having a gripping part, and the like. The normal button 40 includes a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration manner, and is configured to be able to emit light using the lamp. It is configured to be able to vibrate using a vibration motor. On the other hand, the special button 41 includes a lamp (not shown) that can emit light in a predetermined color and a vibration motor (not shown) that can vibrate in a predetermined vibration manner, and is configured to be able to emit light using the lamp. In addition, it is configured to be able to vibrate using a vibration motor. Note that the normal button 40 or the special button 41 may be configured to be operable in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rotation, protrusion, etc.), or may be configured as a cross key, a touch panel, etc. .

2. Structure of Game Board Next, the structure of the game board 1 attached to the game board mounting frame 2A will be explained using FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1.

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

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

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

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

The first big prize opening 14 is installed at the lower right part of the game area 6 so that game balls can enter the game ball. When a game ball enters the first big winning hole 14, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. The first big prize opening 14 includes a first opening/closing door 14k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). The pachinko game machine PY1 opens and closes the first opening/closing door 14k using an opening/closing solenoid, thereby switching between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 14 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first prize opening 14. Put it in either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible.

The second grand prize opening 15 is installed at the lower right part of the gaming area 6 and below the first grand prize opening 14 so that a game ball can enter. When a game ball enters the second large winning hole 15, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34. The second big prize opening 15 includes a second opening/closing door 15k that can be opened and closed and an opening/closing solenoid (not shown). By opening and closing the second opening/closing door 15k using an opening/closing solenoid, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be switched between a closed state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second grand prize opening 15 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. Put it in either the open state (open state) where the ball is possible.

The general prize opening 10 is installed at the lower left and lower right of the gaming area 6 so that game balls can enter. When game balls enter the general winning hole 10, the pachinko game machine PY1 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of game balls as prize balls into the upper tray 34.

In addition, an out port 19 is installed at the bottom of the gaming area 6, and any of the general winning port 10, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 14, and the second big winning port 15 is installed. Game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the pachinko game machine PY1 through the outlet 19.

The game board 1 also includes an image display device 50 that can display a predetermined effect display, a board lamp 54 that can emit light in a predetermined color, and a movable body 55k on the board that can operate in a predetermined operation mode. do. The image display device 50 is installed in the center of the game board 1, and includes a display section 50a composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. The panel lamp 54 is installed above the display section 50a, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The on-board movable body 55k is installed in front of and above the display section 50a. The on-board movable body 55k includes a drive motor (not shown), and is configured to be movable up and down by the drive motor, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Note that the movement of the on-board movable body 55k may be other than vertical movement.

Furthermore, the game board 1 includes display devices 8 for notifying the status of the pachinko game machine PY1. The display devices 8 are installed at the lower left part of the game board 1, and are composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. Pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the gaming status of pachinko gaming machine PY1 (variable display and stop display of special symbols, variable display and stop display of regular symbols, variable display and stop display of regular symbols, 1, number of special drawings 2, number of regular drawings, etc.) are notified to the player.

3. Basic Game Next, the basic game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of executing special figure games and regular figure games using game balls fired by operating the handle 72k.

3-1. Special figure game Pachinko game machine PY1 acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 or a game ball enters the second starting port 12, and acquires the right to receive a jackpot determination. A jackpot determination is made based on. Then, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs variable display of special symbols depending on the result of the jackpot determination. The mode of variable display of the special figure (also referred to as "variable display time") differs depending on the type of variation pattern described later.

The right to receive a jackpot determination is, for example, a random number value, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the jackpot determination based on the obtained random number value. The jackpot determination is to determine whether or not to play a jackpot game, and when playing a jackpot game, it is determined that the player has won the jackpot, and when playing a small win game, it is determined that the player has won a small win. If you do not do this, you will lose.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 determines a jackpot by hitting the game ball into the first starting hole 11, it displays a first special symbol in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special figure is, for example, a display in which two LEDs at the upper left of the display devices 8 blink. When the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the first special symbol in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The modes of the stop display of the first special drawing include a mode indicating a jackpot win (for example, two LEDs at the top left are lit) and a mode indicating a small win (for example, only one LED at the top left is lit). , and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only the other LED at the upper left is lit).

On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 determines a jackpot by hitting the game ball into the second starting hole 12, it displays a variable second special symbol. The variable display of the second special figure is, for example, a display in which two LEDs at the lower left of the display device 8 blink. When the variable display time corresponding to the type of variation pattern has elapsed, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the second special symbol in a manner that indicates the result of the jackpot determination. The second special figure can be stopped and displayed in two ways: one that indicates a jackpot win (for example, two LEDs at the bottom left are lit) and one that indicates a small win (for example, only one LED at the bottom left is lit). , and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only the other LED at the lower left is lit).

In addition, if the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead determination described later, and reserves the right to receive the acquired jackpot determination from the special figure 1. be memorized as . On the other hand, if the game ball enters the second starting slot 12 during the variable display of the special figure, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a pre-read judgment and stores the acquired right to receive the jackpot judgment as special figure 2 reservation. do. The pachinko game machine PY1 can store up to a predetermined number of toku-zu 1-reserved and toku-zu 2-reserved (for example, 4 toku 1 and 4 toku 2). The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a jackpot determination for the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold after the special figure is stopped and displayed. In addition, when special figure 1 reservation and special figure 2 reservation are stored at the same time, the jackpot determination for special figure 2 reservation may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination for special figure 1 reservation may be performed. The jackpot determination may be performed preferentially, or the jackpot determination may be performed in the order in which they are stored.

Pre-reading judgment is to judge in advance whether or not a jackpot game will be played (whether or not a jackpot will be won in the jackpot judgment) before the jackpot judgment is performed. A pre-read win is assumed, and if a jackpot game is not played, a pre-read non-win is assumed. Note that when multiple types of variation patterns can be determined, a variation pattern preliminary determination may be performed in which a variation pattern to be determined is determined in advance in the pre-read determination.

Pachinko game machine PY1 notifies the player of the number when storing special symbol 1 reservation or special symbol 2 reservation. The number of reserved special figures 1 is notified, for example, by lighting or blinking of the two LEDs at the top of the display 8, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", only one LED lights up and the special figure 1 is not displayed. When the number of 1 reservations is "2", only two LEDs light up, when the number of special symbols 1 reservations is "3", only one LED blinks, and when the number of special symbols 1 reservations is "4", Only two LEDs flash. On the other hand, the number of reserved special drawings 2 is notified by, for example, lighting or blinking of the two LEDs at the middle and lower part of the display device 8, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "1", only one LED lights up, When the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "2", only two LEDs light up, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "3", only one LED blinks, and when the number of reserved special drawings 2 is "4", only one LED lights up. Sometimes only two LEDs flash.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a jackpot game after stopping and displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating a jackpot win. The jackpot game is a game in which a round game in which the first jackpot 14 or the second jackpot 15 is opened is played a plurality of times (for example, 10 times), although the details will be described later. The jackpot game is an advantageous game for the player because an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity for a prize ball) is given by opening the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15. Note that the jackpot game ends when all of the plurality of round games are played.

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 performs a small winning game after stopping and displaying the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner indicating a small winning. The small winning game is a game in which the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), although the details will be described later. The small winning game is an advantageous game for the player because an opportunity to win a game ball (opportunity for a prize ball) is given by opening the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15.

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

The hit determination is to determine whether or not to perform the auxiliary game, and when the auxiliary game is performed, it is determined that the game has won, and when the auxiliary game is not performed, it is determined that the game is a loss.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a variable display of common symbols when a winning determination is made based on the winning of a game ball at the gate 13. The variable display of the ordinary map is a display in which a plurality of LEDs at the upper right of the display device 8 blink. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the regular symbols, the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the regular symbols in a manner that indicates the result of the hit determination. There are two modes for displaying the stoppage of the common map: a mode indicating a win (for example, all LEDs are lit) and a mode indicating a loss (for example, only one LED is lit).

Furthermore, when a game ball enters a prize at the gate 13 during the variable display of a common symbol, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the acquired right to receive a winning determination as a pending common symbol. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of storing up to a predetermined number (for example, 2) of reserved games. After the pachinko game machine PY1 stops displaying the regular game, it performs a hit determination on the pending regular game.

When the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the number of reserved symbols, it notifies the player of the number. The number of reserved maps is notified by lighting up multiple LEDs on the lower right side of the display device 8. For example, when the number of reserved maps is "1", only one LED lights up, and the number of reserved maps is "1". 2'', only two LEDs are lit.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an auxiliary game after stopping and displaying the normal game in a manner that indicates winning. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3.5 seconds), which will be described in detail later. In the auxiliary game, opening of the second starting port 12 provides an opportunity for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12 (an opportunity for a prize ball, an opportunity to acquire the right to receive a jackpot determination), so the game is It is an advantageous game for everyone.

4. Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(A). FIG. 3(A) is a diagram showing possible gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 3(A), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a "low probability low base gaming state" (also referred to as "normal gaming state"), a "low probability high ``base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``time-saving gaming state''), ``high probability low base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``probability gaming state''), and ``high probability high base gaming state'' (also referred to as ``probability variable gaming state''). It is possible to make it possible to take any one or more of the four types of gaming states.

The "low probability low base gaming state" is the gaming state in the initial state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the pachinko game machine PY1, the gaming state can be brought to an initial state by operating an initialization switch (also referred to as a "RAM clear switch") (not shown) provided on the back side of the front door 23.

The "low probability high base gaming state" is a gaming state that may occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined time-saving termination condition is satisfied. The predetermined time saving end conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 times).

Furthermore, the "low probability high base gaming state" may also be possible when a specific loss occurs in the jackpot determination in the "low probability low base gaming state". A specific loss includes a loss for a specific number of times when all jackpot determinations are a loss for a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 900 times), and a specific percentage of losses in the jackpot determination (for example, 1/200). ) is included. The pachinko game machine PY1 enters a "low probability high base game state" after the end of the variable display of the special symbol that resulted in a specific loss (after the special symbol is stopped and displayed). In this case, the "low probability high base gaming state" also continues until the predetermined time saving termination condition is satisfied, similar to the case where the "low probability high base gaming state" is changed after the jackpot gaming state.

The "high probability low base gaming state" is a gaming state that can occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined probability ending condition is satisfied. The predetermined potential end conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 200 times). Furthermore, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability low base gaming state" is set. good.

The "high probability high base gaming state" is a gaming state that can occur after the jackpot gaming state, and continues until a predetermined variable probability ending condition is satisfied. The predetermined variable probability ending conditions include that a jackpot game is played and that the number of variable display of special symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). In addition, even if the game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 during the jackpot game, the "high probability high base gaming state" is set. good.

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

In addition, the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state" are states in which the game ball does not enter the second starting hole 12 or is difficult to enter the prize (for example, it does not become a winning prize in the hit determination, or it becomes difficult to win). "low probability high base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" belong to the non-time saving state (such as a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively short), and "low probability high base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state" The game ball belongs to a time-saving state in which it is easy to win a prize (for example, a state in which it is easy to win in a hit determination, or a state in which the opening time of the second starting port 12 is relatively long). Therefore, regarding the second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning a game ball into the second starting port 12), the "low probability high base gaming state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are the "low probability low base gaming state". It can be said that this gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the "gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state."

In addition, the non-time saving state is a state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 12 or it is difficult to enter the prize, so the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state" are the states in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, the time-saving state is a state in which it is easier for game balls to enter the second starting port 12 than in the first starting port 12, so it is considered a "low probability high base game". It can be said that the "state" and the "high probability high base gaming state" are gaming states in which a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting hole 12 than in the first starting hole 11.

Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state and the high probability state can be changed 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 stage, middle stage, and lower stage. When the setting change switch is in the upper row, it is called "setting 1," when the setting change switch is in the middle row, it is called "setting 2," and when the setting change switch is in the lower row, it is called "setting 3." In "Setting 1", the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is the first probability (for example, 1/300), and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is the second probability (for example, 1/30). In addition, "Setting 2" is a third probability (for example, 1/280) in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is higher than the first probability, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is higher than the second probability. This is a high fourth probability (for example, 1/28). In addition, "Setting 3" is a fifth probability (for example, 1/260) in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the normal probability state is higher than the third probability, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability state is higher than the fourth probability. This is a high sixth probability (for example, 1/26). Note that the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate within the range of increasing 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 explained using FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(A). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 plays any one of four types of jackpot games: "jackpot game Wα,""jackpot game Xα,""jackpot game Yα," and "jackpot game Zα." It is possible to play one or more types of jackpot games.

The "jackpot game Wα" is a jackpot game that subsequently becomes a "high probability high base game state" and continues until α number of round games are completed. α is an integer from 2 to 10, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens either the first grand prize opening 14 or the second grand prize opening 15 in one round game. That is, in the "jackpot game Wα", the round game is played any number of times from 2 to 10 times depending on α.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, "Jackpot Game Wα" and "Jackpot Game Xα" belong to so-called jackpot games with electric support where the gaming state is in a time-saving state, and "Jackpot Game Yα" and "Jackpot Game Zα" are in a non-time-saving state. It belongs to the so-called electric support no jackpot game. Therefore, "Jackpot game Wα" and "Jackpot game Xα" are related to the subsequent second starting port 12 (regarding the ease of winning the game ball to the subsequent second starting port 12), "Jackpot game Yα" and " It can be said that it is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than "Jackpot Game Zα", and the jackpot game state in which either "Jackpot Game Wα" or "Jackpot Game Xα" is played is "Jackpot Game Yα" or "Jackpot Game Zα". It can be said that this is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot gaming state in which either one of the above occurs.

Here, the flow of the jackpot game will be explained. FIG. 4(A) is a time chart showing the flow of the jackpot game. Here, a jackpot game in which only the first jackpot 14 is opened will be exemplified.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), when the jackpot game starts after the special drawings are stopped and displayed, a jackpot opening (also referred to as "jackpot OP") is first set. The jackpot OP continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, and when the jackpot OP ends, the first round of the round game is started. The round game continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) passes or until a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) enter the first grand prize opening 14. When the first round game ends, an inter-round interval (also referred to as "round IT") is set. The round IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the round IT ends, the second round of the round game is started. Then, when the final round game (for example, the 10th round game) ends, a jackpot ending (also referred to as "jackpot ED") is set. The jackpot ED continues until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed, and one jackpot game ends when the jackpot ED ends. Note that either or both of the jackpot OP and the jackpot ED may not be set.

6. Small Win Game Next, the small win game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(B). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of playing a small winning game as a game different from a jackpot game. A small winning game is a game in which the game state is not changed after that, unlike a big winning game. For example, if a small winning game is played in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "low probability low base gaming state" continues even after the small winning game. Pachinko game machine PY1 opens either the first big winning hole 14 or the second big winning hole 15 in a small winning game.

FIG. 4(B) is a time chart showing the flow of the small winning game. Here, a small winning game in which only the first big prize opening 14 is opened will be exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4(B), when the small winning game starts after the special symbols are stopped and displayed, a pre-opening interval (also referred to as "pre-release IT") is first set. The pre-opening IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and when the pre-opening IT ends, the first grand prize opening 14 is opened. The opening of the first big winning hole 14 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the first big winning hole 14. When the opening of the first big prize opening 14 is completed, a post-opening interval (also referred to as "post-opening IT") is set. The post-release IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and one small winning game ends when the post-release IT ends. Note that either or both of the pre-release IT and post-release IT may not be set. Further, in consideration of the playability of the pachinko game machine PY1, small winning games may not be played.

7. Auxiliary Game Next, the auxiliary game performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 can perform an auxiliary game as a game different from the jackpot game and the small win game. The auxiliary game is a game in which the second starting port 12 is opened, unlike the jackpot game and the small win game. In the auxiliary game, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes depending on the game state. For example, when the auxiliary game is performed in a non-time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 12 changes depending on the game state. While the second starting port 12 opens, when an auxiliary game is performed in the time saving state, the second starting port 12 opens for a second opening time (for example, 3.5 seconds) that is longer than the first opening time. .

FIG. 4(C) is a time chart showing the flow of the auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 4(C), when the auxiliary game starts after the normal figure is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 12 opens. The second starting port 12 is opened until a predetermined time period (the first opening time in a non-time-saving state, the second opening time in a time-saving state) or until a predetermined number of openings (for example, four) have elapsed. This continues until the game ball enters the second starting port 12. When the opening of the second starting port 12 is completed, a post-opening interval (also referred to as "post-opening IT") is set. The post-release IT continues until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, and one auxiliary game ends when the post-release IT ends.

8. Performance Next, the performance performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 5 to 12. The pachinko game machine PY1 can set different performance modes depending on the game state. In each performance mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 operates on various performance devices (normal button 40, special button 41, image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable body on the board) that the pachinko game machine PY1 has. 55k, frame movable body 58k, etc.), it is possible to perform the effects shown below.

8-1. Performance Mode First, the performance mode will be explained using FIG. 5. The production mode is a division of production (or a superordinate attribute). The pachinko game machine PY1 can set a customer waiting performance mode, a normal performance mode, a variable probability performance mode, a time-saving performance mode, and a jackpot performance mode as performance modes.

In the customer waiting production mode, special symbols are stopped and displayed in "low probability low base gaming state", "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability low base gaming state" and "high probability high base gaming state". This is an effect mode that may be set when the special figure is being displayed (when the variable display of the special figure is not being performed). In the customer waiting performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the player is waiting for the variable display of special symbols. The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a customer waiting performance while the customer waiting performance mode is set. The customer waiting performance is a performance in which a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko game machine PY1 is displayed on the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 5(A-1). Furthermore, when the normal button 40 is operated while the pachinko game machine PY1 is displaying the customer waiting demonstration video G100, the pachinko game machine PY1 changes the settings related to the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 5 (A-2). A setting screen G101 for performing the above may be displayed on the display unit 50a. The pachinko game machine PY1 allows settings regarding the performance of the pachinko game machine PY1 while displaying the setting screen G101. The settings related to the effect include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a (also referred to as "light amount setting"), the frequency setting of the effect to be performed (also referred to as "effect setting"), and the like.

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

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

The time-saving performance mode is a performance mode that may be set over variable display of special symbols once or multiple times in the "low probability high base game state". In the time-saving performance mode, it is suggested to the player that the game is in a normal probability state and a time-saving state. In the time-saving effect 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 production mode is not limited to the time-saving background image G104, and multiple types of backgrounds may be displayed in order or at random.

The jackpot production mode is a production mode set in the jackpot game state. In the jackpot performance mode, it is suggested to the player that a jackpot game is being executed. In the jackpot production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 displays an opening image G107 that suggests the start of the jackpot game, and a right-hand hit that encourages "right-hand hitting", as shown in FIG. 5 (C-1), when starting the jackpot game. The image G108 and the like are displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the display of these images is called "opening effect."

In addition, in the jackpot performance mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a round image G109 etc. indicating the number of rounds on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-2), and then When the state becomes a probability state, a promoted image G110 indicating that the state becomes a high probability state is displayed on the display unit 50a. Note that the display of these images is referred to as a "round effect."

In addition, in the jackpot production mode, the pachinko game machine PY1 also provides an ending image G111, which suggests the production mode to be set after the jackpot production mode, as shown in FIG. 5 (C-3), at the end of the jackpot game. A total prize ball number image G112 etc. indicating the total number of prize balls paid out is displayed on the display section 50a. Note that the display of these images is called an "ending effect."

In the basic embodiment, five types of performance modes are set: customer waiting performance mode, normal performance mode, variable probability performance mode, time-saving performance mode, and jackpot performance mode, but the types of performance modes may be changed as appropriate. You may change or add.

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

The pachinko game machine PY1 displays performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a variable manner on the background (normal background image G102, probability variable background image G103, and time-saving background image G104) in the special pattern variation performance. Note that "↓" in the figure indicates that the performance symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. For example, the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are each composed of numerical symbols from "1" to "9", and in the variable display of the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3, the production patterns are changed with the start of the variable display of the special pattern. EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 fluctuate, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 stop with the stop display of the special symbol. Then, the result of the jackpot determination is suggested by the manner in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed.

8-2-1. Normal variation Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform normal variation first in the special figure variation performance. The normal fluctuation is a performance in which the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and functions as a performance that suggests that variable display of special symbols has started.

In the normal variation, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 normally loses without generating a reach after the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (so-called loose eye). A mode that suggests a loss is a mode where 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 normal fluctuation, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are placed in the same manner (so-called reach eye) as shown in FIG. 6 (C-2). Stop display and establish reach. Note that the stopping order of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-2. N Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing N Reach after establishing a Reach. N reach is, for example, a ready-to-reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down, and functions as a performance that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually reduces the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 at N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 decides to lose with N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(B), it stops the medium performance symbol EZ2 and displays the performance symbol EZ1 in a manner suggesting a loss of reach (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. A mode that suggests a reach loss is a mode where the left and right performance symbols are the same, such as "7, 6, 7" or "5, 3, 5", but the symbol inside is different from the left and right performance symbols. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not stop the medium performance symbol EZ2 when developing the SP reach after the N reach. Note that the content of the N reach performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-3. SP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP Reach after N Reach. The SP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and an enemy character is displayed, and it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SP title image G1 representing the start of the SP reach on the display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. 8(A). For example, the SP title image G1 is also a character image, ``Defeat enemy A!''. After that, as shown in FIG. 8(B), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and an enemy character image G201 representing the enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character image G200 and the enemy character image G201. A video of a battle between characters is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, if the pachinko game machine PY1 decides to hit the jackpot with SP reach, the main character enters the battle as shown in Figure 8 (C-1), suggesting a jackpot. In addition to displaying a state of being happy with the victory, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double-roll). In addition, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses due to SP reach, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a reach loss. On the other hand, the pachinko game machine PY1 does not stop the medium performance symbol EZ2 when developing the SP SP reach after this SP reach. Note that the content of the SP reach performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-2-4. SPSP Reach Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SPSP Reach after SP Reach. SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect in which a battle between a main character and a powerful enemy character is displayed, and functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played.

In the SPSP reach, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the SPSP title image G2 representing 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, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing a strong enemy character on the display unit 50a, and displays the main character and the strong enemy. A video of a battle between characters is displayed on the display section 50a. Then, when the final phase of the battle is reached, the pachinko game machine PY1 will move the main character into the battle to indicate a jackpot, as shown in Figure 9 (C-1). In addition to displaying a state of being happy with the victory, performance patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double-roll). On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 loses due to SPSP reach, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner suggesting a reach loss. Note that the content of SPSP reach can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will stop in a manner indicating a jackpot (also referred to as "jackpot expectation level") will be explained. The jackpot expectation level is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, if the execution probability of N Reach is set to 10% if the jackpot determination result is a loss, and 100% if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win, then the execution probability of SP Reach is set to 10% if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win. is set to 4% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, and to 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, then the jackpot expectation level for SP reach is set to 4%, and the jackpot expectation level for N reach is set to 4%. can be higher than.

Also, for example, if the execution probability of SP Reach is set to 4% when the jackpot determination result is a loss, and is set to 100% when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot win, then If the execution probability is set to 2% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, but set to 100% if the result of the jackpot judgment is a jackpot win, the jackpot expectation level for SPSP reach will be set to 2% if the jackpot judgment result is a loss. It can be higher than expected. In this way, by setting in advance the execution probability according to the result of jackpot determination for an executable performance, it is possible to determine the jackpot expectation level for that performance.

8-3. Hold Icon and the Icon Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the hold icon HA on the display unit 50a while the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold is stored. The hold icon HA is, for example, an "o" icon image. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can display the icon TA on the display section 50a during variable display of the special figure. The icon TA is, for example, the same "O" icon image as the pending icon HA.

A pending icon display area 50d is provided at the bottom of the display section 50a. As shown in FIG. 10(A), the pending icon display area 50d includes a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The pachinko game machine PY1 displays a reservation icon HA in each display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4 according to the number of special symbols 1 or 2 reserved. For example, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the number of reserved special figures 1 is "2", the reserved icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 and A hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2. In addition, in the reservation icon display area 50d, both the number of special symbols 1 and 2 can be displayed, or only one of the number of reserved symbols 1 and 2 can be displayed. It is also possible to do so. Further, the number of display areas constituting the pending icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate.

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

8-3-1. Hold Performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform hold performance in response to a game ball entering the first starting slot 11 or the second starting slot 12. The hold performance is, for example, a performance in which a 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 figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the pachinko game machine PY1, when a game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the special figure 1 pending number is "0" and the variable display of the special figure is not performed, as shown in FIG. 10(B), Then, the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. Further, in the pachinko game machine PY1, for example, when two game balls enter the first starting slot 11 during the variable display of special symbols, as shown in FIG. 10(C), the first A hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d2 to inform the player that the number of special drawings 1 held is "2". Furthermore, when pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts variable display of a new special figure while displaying the hold icon HA in the first display area 50d1 and second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d, 10(D), the pending icon HA in the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d is moved to the icon display area 50e and displayed as the icon TA, and the The hold icon HA in the second display area 50d2 is moved to the first display area 50d1 and displayed to notify the player that the number of special drawings 1 hold is "1".

8-4. Preview Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a preview performance at any timing in the special figure variation performance. The preview 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 the jackpot game is performed. It functions as a production that suggests the possibility of being exposed.

8-4-1. Movable Body Performance The pachinko game machine PY1 is capable of performing a movable body performance using the board movable body 55k or the frame movable body 58k as a preview performance. The movable body performance is, for example, a performance in which the board movable body 55k and the frame movable body 58k move.

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

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

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs an operation performance at an arbitrary timing in the special symbol variation performance (for example, during SP reach). Here, an example of an operation effect using the normal button 40 will be illustrated. In the operation performance, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 generates a period (referred to as a "button operation valid period") in which the pressing operation of the normal button 40 is valid, and with the occurrence of this button operation valid period, the period shown in FIG. As shown, a performance (referred to as a "button operation promotion performance") that prompts the user to operate the normal button 40 is performed. In the button operation promotion effect, a button operation promotion image G3 is displayed, and the button operation promotion image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40, and a press operation representing the operation mode (i.e., press operation) of the normal button 40. It is composed of an image G32 (in this case, a character image of "Press") and an operation valid period remaining time image G33 representing the remaining time of the button operation valid period. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 operates as shown in FIG. As shown in 12(B), the button operation promotion effect is finished and the operation result effect is performed. FIG. 12(B) shows a case where a movable body effect in which the on-board movable body 55k moves is performed as an operation result effect. Note that the content of the operation performance can be changed as appropriate.

8-4-3. Pre-read performance Pachinko gaming machine PY1 is capable of performing a pre-read performance based on a pre-read determination as a preview performance. The pre-read effect is, for example, an effect in which the pending icon HA changes, and functions as an effect to suggest the result of the jackpot determination in advance.

The pachinko game machine PY1 performs a look-ahead effect in response to storing the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold. Here, we will exemplify the look-ahead performance for the special figure 1 hold. When the game ball enters the first starting port 11, the pachinko game machine PY1 stores the special symbol 1 pending as shown in FIG. In the pending icon display area 50d, a "☆" icon image is displayed as the pending icon HA, instead of the "0" icon image normally displayed. Note that the content of the look-ahead presentation can be changed as appropriate.

9. Internal Configuration Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be explained using FIGS. 13 to 16. FIG. 13 is a block diagram of portions related to control of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a main control section 100 that controls the game, and a performance control section 120 that executes the performance. The main control section 100 and the production control section 120 are electrically connected, and the production control section 120 mainly executes production according to instructions from the main control section 100.

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

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

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

9-2-1. Variation Pattern Determination Table A variation pattern determination table 103a1 shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The variation pattern determination table 103a1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the type of variation pattern. The game control microcomputer 101 refers to the variation pattern determination table 103a1 and selects the type of variation pattern when performing variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the result of the jackpot determination.

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 opening, the result of jackpot determination, the result of reach determination, the number of reserved special symbols, etc. Reach determination is to determine whether or not to perform the above-mentioned reach effect (N reach, SP reach, SPSP reach) during the variable display of the special figure, and when the reach effect is performed, it is determined that there is reach. , If reach performance is not performed, there will be no reach. The game control microcomputer 101 can select any one of seven types of variation patterns: "THP001" to "THP002", "THP011" to "THP013", and "THP021" to "THP022". It is possible. The game control microcomputer 101 performs variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure in a variable display mode (variable display time) according to the selected variation pattern. Note that the type of variation pattern can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each variation pattern will be explained. As mentioned above, during the variable display of the special figure, a special figure variation effect is performed. In the special figure fluctuating 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 figure and the performance flow executed in the special figure fluctuating performance. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, "THP001" and "THP011" have a special figure variable display time of 120000 ms, and "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" → " "SPSP Reach" corresponds to the production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach", and "THP002" and "THP012" have a special figure variable display time of 100,000 ms, and "Normal fluctuation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → " "THP013" is a production flow consisting of "Normal variation" → "Reach" → "N reach" with a special figure variable display time of 20,000 ms. "THP021" and "THP022" are associated with a production flow in which the variable display time of the special figure is 13000ms or 2000ms and is composed of only "normal variation". In this way, depending on the type of variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101, the time of the special figure variation effect and the effect executed in the special figure variation effect are made different.

"THP001" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP001" is referred to as "SPSP jackpot fluctuation". Moreover, "THP002" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot win, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP002" is referred to as "SP jackpot fluctuation". Furthermore, "THP011" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SPSP reach", "THP011" is referred to as "SPSP loss fluctuation". Furthermore, "THP012" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "SP reach", "THP012" is referred to as "SP loss variation". Furthermore, "THP013" is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, and since the end of the production flow is "N reach", "THP013" is referred to as "N loss variation". In addition, "THP021" and "THP022" are selected when the result of jackpot judgment is a loss, and the end of the production flow is "normal fluctuation", so "THP021" and "THP022" are called "normal loss fluctuation". . It should be noted that the selection ratio of the variable patterns can be set as appropriate in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

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

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

"SHP001" is selected when the result of the pre-reading determination is a pre-reading win, so "SHP001" is referred to as a "jackpot pre-reading pattern". In addition, "SHP002" is selected when the result of pre-reading judgment is that the result of pre-reading is non-winning, and the result of pre-judgment of variation pattern is a variation pattern with reach ("THP011" to "THP013"), so "SHP002" is selected. This is called the “reach-loss look-ahead pattern.” In addition, "SHP003" is selected when the result of pre-reading judgment is that the result of pre-reading is not winning, and the result of pre-reading judgment of variation pattern is a variation pattern without reach ("THP021" to "THP022"), so "SHP003" is selected. This is called the "normally lose look-ahead pattern."

9-2-3. Symbol Determination Table A symbol determination table 103c1 shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the game storage section 101c. The symbol determination table 103c1 is a table that is referred to when selecting the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When a jackpot determination is made, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the symbol determination table 103c1 and selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The diagram shown in FIG. 16 is a symbol determination table 103c1.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the types of stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol based on the type of starting opening, the result of jackpot determination, and the like. The game control microcomputer 101 selects the types of stop symbols such as "Jackpot Wα symbol", "Jackpot Xα symbol", "Jackpot Yα symbol", "Jackpot Zα symbol", "Small win symbol", "Loss A symbol", " It is possible to select any one of the seven types of stop symbols "Loss B symbol". The game control microcomputer 101 performs stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in a manner according to the selected stop symbol. Note that the type of stop symbol can be changed as appropriate.

Here, the role of each stop symbol will be explained. As mentioned above, after the special figure is stopped and displayed, there are times when a jackpot game is played, times when a small win game is played, times when the time is shortened, and times when nothing is played and the game ends in a loss. . There are four types of jackpot games ("jackpot game Wα", "jackpot game Xα", "jackpot game Yα", "jackpot game Zα"), one type of small win game, and two types of losses. (There are the above-mentioned specific losses and simple losses), but each stop symbol is associated with the type of jackpot game, the type of small win game, and the type of loss. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the "jackpot Wα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Wα," the "jackpot Xα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Xα," and the "jackpot Yα symbol" is associated with the "jackpot game Wα." "Yα", "Jackpot Zα symbol" is associated with "Jackpot game Zα", "Small win symbol" is associated with a small win game, and "Loss A symbol" is a simple loss where nothing is done. The "losing B symbol" is associated with the time saving state. In this way, the type of jackpot game, the type of small win game, and the type of loss (whether or not to enter the time saving state) to be executed are varied depending on the type of stop symbol selected by the game control microcomputer 101. .

The "jackpot Wα symbol" and the "jackpot Yα symbol" are selected when a jackpot game with a high probability is subsequently played, so the "jackpot Wα symbol" and the "jackpot Yα symbol" are referred to as "probability variable symbols". There is. In addition, the "jackpot Xα symbol" and the "jackpot Zα symbol" are determined when a jackpot game that becomes a normal probability state is subsequently played, so the "jackpot Xα symbol" and the "jackpot Zα symbol" are referred to as the "normal symbol". There is a thing. Moreover, since the "losing A symbol" is determined in the case of a simple losing without any subsequent action, the "losing A symbol" is sometimes referred to as the "normal losing symbol." In addition, since the "losing B symbol" is determined in the case of a specific losing that subsequently becomes a time-saving state, the "losing B symbol" is sometimes referred to as the "losing time-saving symbol." It should be noted that the selection ratio of the stopped symbols can be set as appropriate in consideration of the playability of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

9-3. Command The game control microcomputer 101 can output a performance command generated according to game control to the performance control unit 120 via the game output unit 101b. The game control microcomputer 101 can generate the commands shown below.

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

9-3-2. Special figure command The special figure command is generated in connection with the operation of the first special figure and the second special figure. Special figure commands include a special figure variation pattern command that is generated by determining the variation pattern of the special figure, a special figure stop pattern command that is generated by determining the stop symbol of the special figure, and a variable display of the special figure. There are special figure start commands generated by the start of the special figure start command, special figure confirmation commands generated by the stop display of the special figure, etc.

9-3-3. Common picture commands Common picture commands are generated in relation to the motion of common pictures. Examples of general pattern commands include a general pattern start command generated by starting variable display of a general pattern, a general pattern finalization command generated by stop display of a general pattern, and the like.

9-3-4. Reservation command The reservation command is a reservation command that is generated in relation to an increase or decrease in the number of reservations of special drawing 1 reservation, special drawing 2 reservation, and general drawing reservation. Reservation increase command, special figure 1 reservation decrease command generated by a decrease in the number of special figure 1 reservations, special figure 2 reservation increase command generated by an increase in the number of special figures 2 reservations, and special figure 2 reservation increase command generated by a decrease in the number of special figures 2 reservations. There are a special figure 2 reservation decrease command, a general figure reservation increase command generated by an increase in the general figure reservation number, a general figure reservation decrease command generated by a decrease in the general figure reservation number, etc.

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

9-3-6. Small win game command The small win game command is generated in connection with the operation of the small win game. Small winning game commands include a pre-release IT command generated by the start of the pre-release IT, a post-release IT command generated by the start of the post-release IT, and the like.

9-3-7. Auxiliary Game Command Auxiliary game command is generated in connection with an auxiliary game operation. The auxiliary game command includes an auxiliary game start command generated by starting the auxiliary game.

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

9-4. Performance Control Unit The performance control unit 120 includes a microcomputer 121 for performance control. The production control microcomputer 121 includes, for example, a CPU, and mainly executes various productions (production mode, special figure variation production, hold production, preview production, etc.). Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 121 includes a production input section 121a and a production storage section 121b. The effect input unit 121a inputs effect commands outputted from the main control unit 100, operation information for the normal button 40, operation information for the special button 41, and the like. The performance storage unit 121b is composed of, for example, a ROM or a RAM, and stores a table for selecting a preview performance and the like, performance data generated according to execution of the performance, and the like.

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

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

1. Configuration of the gaming machine First, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment (hereinafter also simply referred to as the embodiment), the normal button 340 that can be pressed by the player will be explained using FIGS. 17 to 23. I will explain. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 20, the normal button 340 of this embodiment is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 that largely protrudes toward the player from the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m. When the player presses the normal button 340 (pressing operation), the pressing operation moves it toward the inside of the lower decorative body 36, and when the player stops pressing the button after that, it moves to the protruding state. return. Note that when the player presses the normal button 340, a button detection sensor (not shown) in the lower decorative body 36 can detect that the button has been pressed.

The normal button 340 has a main body part (a first main body part 341 and a second main body part to be described later) that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in normal times (specifically, when not pressed by the player). There is a main body part 342). This main body is in a state (initial state) protruding from the lower decorative body 36 when it is not pressed by the player, but when it is pressed by the player, It has moved downward.

There are two types of main body parts in this embodiment: a first main body part 341 and a second main body part 342. Specifically, the main body part of the normal button 340 shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 19 is the first main body part 341, and the main body part of the normal button 340 shown in FIGS. 20, 21, and 22 is the second main body part. It is 342. The second main body portion 342 is in a state in which the entire first main body portion 341 is covered with the covering portion HB1. The first main body portion 341 and the second main body portion 342 have different shapes in their initial states during normal times, that is, their outward appearance during normal times.

As shown in FIGS. 17 and 19, the first main body portion 341 has a disk-shaped portion that protrudes from the lower decorative body 36 in the initial state, that is, a portion that is visible to the player. As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the second main body portion 342 also has a portion (specifically, a covering portion HB1 that covers the first main body portion 341) that protrudes from the lower decorative body 36 in the initial state. , has a disk shape like the first main body part 341.

However, in the initial state, the portion of the second body portion 342 that protrudes from the lower decorative body 36 is larger than that of the first body portion 341 . Specifically, the outer diameter dimension of the second body portion 342 (that is, the covering portion HB1 that covers the first body portion 341) (in this embodiment) is smaller than the outer diameter dimension of the first body portion 341 (40 mm in this embodiment). 70mm) is longer. In addition, in the normal initial state, the height of the first body part 341 from the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 (7 mm in this embodiment) is higher than the height of the second body part 342 (that is, the first body part 341 is covered). The height dimension (12 mm in this embodiment) of the covering portion HB1) is longer. In this way, it is clear that in the normal initial state, the first main body part 341 is longer than the second main body part 342 in both the external dimension and the height dimension, and is larger overall. Therefore, the player can easily understand that if the normal button 340 at the normal time is the first main body part 341, it is not the second main body part 342, and if the normal button 340 at the normal time is the second main body part 342, at least It is easy to understand that it is not the first main body part 341.

Next, changing (switching) the main body of the normal button 340 will be explained using FIG. 23. This pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a first changing mechanism for changing the normal button 340 from one of the first main body part 341 and the second main body part 342 to the other. This first changing mechanism can change the main body of the normal button 340 to the first main body 341 or the second main body 342 by moving the covering part HB1. The first changing mechanism includes a drive motor (not shown) that can rotate (reverse) the covering part HB1 by 180 degrees around the base shaft part 343. This drive motor is located within the lower decoration 36. By this drive motor, the covering part HB1 can be switched from the state accommodated in the recess 36X of the lower decorative body 36 (accommodated state) to the state in which it stands up and covers the first main body part 341 (covered state), and vice versa. It is possible to stand up from the covered state and switch to the housed state.

A flow in which the main body portion of the normal button 340 is switched from the first main body portion 341 to the second main body portion 342 and the shape of the normal button 340 is changed by the first changing mechanism will be described. As shown in FIG. 23(A), when the main body part of the normal button 340 is the first main body part 341, a part of the first main body part 341 is in a state (initial state) protruding from the lower decorative body 36. It has become. The covering portion HB1 is housed in the recess 36X.

The first changing mechanism uses a drive motor to move the cover HB1 upward from the recess 36X when changing the main body of the normal button 340 from the first main body 341 to the second main body 342. As a result, the covering portion HB1 begins to rotate around the base shaft 343, moves away from the recess 36X, and stands up on the lower decorative body 36 as shown in FIG. 23(B). After that, the rotation continues, and the covering part HB1 reaches above the first main body part 341 and covers the entire first main body part 341. In this way, the main body of the normal button 340 becomes a second main body 342 protruding from the lower decorative body 36 as shown in FIG. 23(C).

Next, a flow in which the main body part of the normal button 340 is switched from the second main body part 342 to the first main body part 341 and the shape of the normal button 340 is changed by the first changing mechanism will be described. When the main body of the normal button 340 is the second main body 342 (see FIG. 23(C)), the second main body 342 protrudes from the lower decorative body 36, and there is nothing inside the recess 36X. It is also in an uncontained state.

The first changing mechanism uses a drive motor to move the covering part HB1 upward from the first body part 341 when changing the body part of the button 340 from the second body part 342 to the first body part 341. . As a result, the covering portion HB1 begins to rotate around the base shaft 343, separates from the first main body portion 341, and comes to stand on the lower decorative body 36. The rotation continues thereafter, and a portion of the covering portion HB1 is accommodated in the recess 36X. Thus, the main body of the normal button 340 becomes the first main body 341 protruding from the lower decorative body 36 as shown in FIG. 23(A).

2. Performance Next, among the performances performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment, SPSP reach will be explained using FIGS. 9, 24, and 25. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, SP SP reach can be executed after SP reach. SPSP reach is, for example, a reach effect that shows a battle between a main character and a strong enemy character, and is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of a subsequent jackpot game.

The SPSP reach of this embodiment includes an introduction effect, a battle effect, a button operation promotion effect, and a winning/losing result effect. The introductory performance is a performance that displays the above-mentioned SPSP title image G2 shown in FIG. 9(A) on the display unit 50a for a first predetermined period (in this embodiment, 2 seconds). This allows the player to recognize that the execution of a new reach effect different from SP reach has started (that is, it has evolved into SPSP reach).

The battle performance of SPSP Reach is performed subsequent to the execution of the above-mentioned introduction performance. The battle performance includes a first stage performance and a second stage performance that follows the first stage performance. As shown in FIG. 9(B), the first stage performance of the battle performance is a performance indicating that a battle begins between a main character image G200 representing the main character and a strong enemy character image G202 representing a strong enemy character. This preliminary performance is executed for a second predetermined period (in this embodiment, for 2 seconds). As shown in FIG. 24(A) and FIG. 25(A), in the second stage performance, a moving image (moving image) of a battle between the main character image G200 and the strong enemy character image G202 is displayed on the display unit 50a. This latter stage effect is executed for a third predetermined period (20 seconds in this embodiment).

The SPSP Reach button operation promotion performance is performed subsequent to the execution of the battle performance. This button operation promotion effect is an image effect in which a button operation promotion image G3 (or G3S) is displayed on the display section 50a to urge the player to press the normal button 340. Specifically, when the main body part of the normal button 340 during the button operation valid period is the first main body part 341, in addition to the above-described press operation image G32 and operation valid period remaining time image G33, the normal button 340 including the first main body part 341 A button operation promotion image G3 shown in FIG. 24(B) including a normal button image G201 imitating the button 340 is displayed. On the other hand, if the main body part of the normal button 340 during the button operation valid period is the second main body part 342, in addition to the above-described press operation image G32 and operation valid period remaining time image G33, the normal button including the second main body part 342 The button operation promotion image G3S shown in FIG. 25(B), which includes a normal button image G211 imitating 340, is displayed.

The button operation promotion effect of this embodiment can be executed until the button operation valid period (4 seconds in this embodiment) ends. In other words, if the normal button 340 is pressed within the valid button operation period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect ends with the operation of the normal button 340. On the other hand, if the normal button 340 is not operated within the button operation valid period and the button operation valid period is reached, the execution of the button operation promotion effect ends accordingly.

The SPSP reach winning/losing result notification performance is performed subsequent to the execution of the button operation promotion performance. This winning/losing result notification performance is a performance that notifies the player whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special drawing is a "jackpot". There are success modes and failure modes in the mode of winning/losing result notification performance. As the winning/losing result notification performance in the success mode, a movable body performance in which the movable body 55k on the board moves, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-1) and FIG. 25 (C-1), and a first success image performance. executed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9(C-1), the second successful image effect is executed with the stop display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a manner suggesting a jackpot (so-called double-roll). In the movable object performance, the on-board movable object 55k moves (descends) to the center of the display section 50a. Further, in the first success image production, a character image G203 with a cheerful expression is displayed at the lower right corner of the display section 50a, and an image G202 indicating the character string "YES!" is displayed to the left of this character image G203. Furthermore, in the second success image production, the main character appears to be happy after winning the battle. By executing the winning/losing result notification performance in such a successful manner, the player can understand that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

On the other hand, as the winning/losing result notification performance in the failure mode, as shown in FIG. 24 (C-2) and FIG. 25 (C-2), the above-mentioned movable body performance is not executed and the first failure image performance is performed. . Further, as shown in FIG. 9(C-2), the second failure image performance is executed with the stop display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in a manner suggesting a loss. In the first failure image production, a character image G205 with a strange facial expression is displayed at the lower right of the display section 50a, and an image G204 indicating the character string "NO~" is displayed to the left of this character image G205. Furthermore, in the second failure image production, a formidable enemy character who appears to be happy after winning the battle is displayed.

FIG. 26 shows the distribution rate (execution probability) of the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 14) in the first special figure in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination in the first special figure in the non-time saving state is "jackpot", the game control microcomputer 101 determines a fluctuation pattern at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 26(A). Furthermore, if the result of the jackpot determination is "lost" and the result of the reach determination is "reach" in the first special symbol in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 selects the distribution rate shown in FIG. 26(B). to determine the fluctuation pattern.

According to FIG. 26(A), the distribution rate value of the fluctuation pattern "THP001" corresponding to the production flow in which SPSP Reach is performed after SP Reach is performed is "80%", and SPSP Reach is performed after SP Reach is performed. is larger than the distribution rate value ("20%") of the fluctuation pattern "THP002" corresponding to the production flow in which the Therefore, if the result of the judgment in the special map 1 variation pattern judgment process is a "jackpot", the variation pattern in which SP reach is performed through SP reach is selected rather than the variation pattern in which SP reach is performed only up to SP reach. easy to be

On the other hand, according to FIG. 26(B), the value of the distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern "THP011" which is a "loss" fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern "THP001" is "5%". This value is smaller than the distribution rate value ("20%") of the fluctuation pattern "THP012" which is a "loss" fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern "THP002". Therefore, if the result of the judgment in the special map 1 variation pattern judgment process is "lose", a variation pattern that is performed only up to SP reach is better selected than a variation pattern that is performed after SP reach and then SPSP reach. easy to be

Moreover, the value of the distribution rate of the variable pattern "THP013" corresponding to the production flow that is performed only up to N reach is "70%", which is higher than the value of the distribution rate of the variable pattern "THP011". This is smaller than the distribution ratio value of pattern "THP012" (see FIG. 26(B)). Therefore, if the result of the judgment in the special drawing 1 variation pattern judgment process is "miss", the variation pattern "THP013" is most likely to be selected, followed by the variation pattern "THP012", and the variation pattern "THP011". is the least likely to be selected. Therefore, the player can expect to execute a subsequent jackpot game if the SP reach develops into the SPSP reach than if the SP reach does not develop.

Further, FIG. 27 shows a selection table for the main body of the normal button 340 that is selected in SPSP reach during the setting of the low probability low base gaming state. In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination in the special drawing 1 in the non-time saving state is "jackpot", the game control microcomputer 101 determines the type of the main body of the normal button 340 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. do. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "Lose" and the result of the reach determination is "Reach" in the special map 1 in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 presses the normal button 340 at the distribution rate shown in FIG. Determine the type of the main body.

According to FIG. 27, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the value of the distribution rate of the second body part 342 is "80%", and the value of the distribution rate of the first body part 341 ("20%"). ”) is greater than On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss (loss with reach), the value of the distribution rate of the second body part 342 is "10%", and the value of the distribution rate of the first body part 341 ("90%"). %”). Therefore, when the result of the determination in the special figure 1 variation pattern determination process is a jackpot, the second body part 342 is more likely to be selected as the body part of the normal button 340 than the first body part 341.

Next, the flow of SPSP reach in this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 28. FIG. 28(A) shows a timing chart of SPSP reach when the main body part of the normal button 340 is the first main body part 341 when the button operation promotion effect is executed, and after that, the winning/losing result notification effect is executed in a successful manner. shows. On the other hand, FIG. 28(B) shows an SPSP in which the main body part of the normal button 340 is the second main body part 342 when the button operation promotion effect is executed, and after that, the winning/losing result notification effect is executed in a successful mode. A reach timing chart is shown.

As shown in FIG. 28(A), the performance control microcomputer 121 first starts executing the introduction performance shown in FIG. 9(A) on the display unit 50a at time t01 to start the execution of SPSP reach. Thereby, the player can understand that the execution of SPSP reach has started. This introduction effect continues to be executed for the first predetermined period (2 seconds).

The performance control microcomputer 121 ends the execution of the introduction performance at time t02 when the execution of the introduction performance reaches the first predetermined period. Then, execution of the first stage performance of the battle performance shown in FIG. 9(B) is started on the display unit 50a. This first stage effect continues to be executed for the second predetermined period (2 seconds). Thereby, the player can understand that a battle will begin between the main character and a strong enemy character as the performance content of SPSP Reach.

The performance control microcomputer 121 switches from the first stage performance to the second stage performance shown in FIG. 24(A) as execution of the battle performance at time t03 when the execution of the first stage performance of the battle performance reaches the second predetermined period. This latter stage effect continues to be executed for the third predetermined period (20 seconds). This allows the player to enjoy the battle between the main character and the strong enemy character over a relatively long period of time, and also allows the player to focus on the outcome of this battle (that is, the result of the jackpot determination). It is possible.

The performance control microcomputer 121 ends the execution of the battle performance at time t04 when the execution of the latter part of the battle performance reaches the third predetermined period, and presses the button shown in FIG. 24(B) on the display unit 50a. Start executing the operation promotion effect. In the button operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 24(B), a button operation promotion image G3 including a normal button image G201 imitating the normal button 340 including the first main body portion 341 is displayed. This button operation promotion effect using the button operation promotion image G3 allows the player to reliably press the normal button 340 whose main body is the first main body 341. This button operation promotion effect continues to be executed for a maximum button operation effective period (specifically, 4 seconds). Note that FIG. 28A illustrates a case where the button operation promotion effect is continuously executed during the button operation valid period (period from time t04 to time t05).

The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the winning/losing result notification effect in the success mode shown in FIG. 24 (C-1) at time t05 when the button operation valid period ends. Thereby, the player can understand that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot before the fluctuating performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. The execution of the winning/losing result notification performance in response to this success continues for a fourth predetermined period (4 seconds in this embodiment).

The performance control microcomputer 121 finishes the execution of the winning/losing result notification performance at time t06 when the execution of the winning/losing result notification performance reaches the fourth predetermined period, and executes the form shown in FIG. 9 (C-1), that is, the jackpot. The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a in a manner suggesting the following. This allows the player to be confident that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. This stop display continues for a fifth predetermined period (three seconds in this embodiment).

Note that even when executing the winning/losing result notifying performance in the failure mode shown in FIG. 24 (C-2) instead of the winning/losing result notifying performance in the successful mode shown in FIG. 28(A), the performance control microcomputer 121 At time t05 when the button operation valid period ends, a winning/losing result notification effect in the failure mode is executed. Thereby, the player can grasp that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss before the fluctuating performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. Then, at time t06 when the execution of the winning/losing result notifying effect reaches a fourth predetermined period, the execution of the winning/losing result notifying effect is finished, and the form shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), that is, the form that suggests a loss The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a.

In the SPSP reach shown in FIG. 28(A), the main body of the normal button 340 does not change to the second main body 342 during the period from time t01 to time t07. That is, during the period from time t01 to time t07, the main body part of the normal button 340 remains the first main body part 341.

On the other hand, a case where the main body part of the normal button 340 is the second main body part 342 when the button operation promotion effect is executed will be described using FIG. 28(B).

The performance control microcomputer 121 first performs the above-mentioned introduction performance (see FIG. 9(A)) at the time t01, as in the case where the main body part of the normal button 340 is the first main body part 341 when the button operation promotion performance is executed. Start execution to begin executing SPSP Reach. Then, at time t02 after executing the introductory effect for the first predetermined time, execution of the first stage effect of the battle effect (see FIG. 9(B)) is started. Further, at time t03 after the first stage performance of the battle performance is executed for the second predetermined time, the battle performance is switched to the second stage performance (see FIG. 25(A)).

However, unlike the case where the main body part of the normal button 340 is the first main body part 341 when performing the button operation promotion performance, the performance control microcomputer 121 does not perform the execution of the subsequent stage performance of the battle performance during the third predetermined period. At time t11 before reaching the time t11, the first changing mechanism starts moving the covering portion HB1 in the accommodated state. As shown in FIG. 28(B), during the first change period from time t11 to time t12 (3 seconds in this embodiment), the covering state in which the covering part HB1 in the housed state covers the first main body part 341 become. As a result, at time t12, the main body portion of the normal button 340 becomes the second main body portion 342.

The performance control microcomputer 121 finishes executing the battle performance at time t04 after time t12, and starts executing the button operation promotion performance shown in FIG. 25(B) on the display section 50a. In the button operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 25(B), a button operation promotion image G3S including a normal button image G211 imitating the normal button 340 including the second main body portion 342 is displayed. With this button operation promotion effect using the button operation promotion image G3S, the player can recognize that the main body of the normal button 340 has become the second main body 342, and can also recognize that the main body of the normal button 340 has become the second main body 342. It is possible to reliably press down the normal button 340 that is currently in use.

Then, the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the winning/losing result notification performance in the success mode shown in FIG. 25 (C-1) at time t05 when the button operation valid period ends. Then, at time t13 after the start of execution of the winning/losing result notification performance in this successful mode, the first changing mechanism starts moving the covered portion HB1 in the covered state. As shown in FIG. 28(B), during the second change period (3 seconds in this embodiment) from time t13 to time t06 when the execution of the winning/losing result notification effect in the successful mode ends, the covered state The covering portion HB1 is placed in the housed state. As a result, the main body of the normal button 340 returns to the first main body 341 at time t06.

The performance control microcomputer 121 finishes executing the winning/losing result notification performance at time t06, and displays the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 on the display section 50a in the manner shown in FIG. 9 (C-1), that is, in the manner suggesting a jackpot. Stop and display.

Note that even when executing the winning/losing result notifying performance in the failure mode shown in FIG. 24 (C-2) instead of the winning/losing result notifying performance in the successful mode shown in FIG. 28(B), the performance control microcomputer 121 At time t05 when the button operation valid period ends, a winning/losing result notification effect in the failure mode is executed. Thereby, the player can grasp that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss before the fluctuating performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. Then, at time t06 when the execution of the winning/losing result notifying effect reaches a fourth predetermined period, the execution of the winning/losing result notifying effect is finished, and the form shown in FIG. 9 (C-2), that is, the form that suggests a loss The performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a.

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

(1) As the main body of the normal button 340 changes from the first main body 341 to the second main body 342, the shape of the normal button 340 changes from the first main body 341 to the second main body 342. When changed, the appearance of the normal button 340 can be changed. Therefore, when the player operates the normal button 340 after the change, it is possible to make the player feel as if he or she is operating a different normal button 340 from before the change.

(2) Also, since the normal button 340 that is the second main body part 342 is larger than the normal button 340 that is the first main body part 341, it is easier to make the player notice that the shape of the normal button 340 has changed. .

(3) Furthermore, the shape of the normal button 340 can be changed by simply covering the first main body portion 341 with the covering portion HB1, making it possible to easily change the shape of the normal button 340.

(4) Also, when the player presses the normal button 340 after changing the main body part, the player is given a fresh feeling of operating a button different from the normal button 340 which is the first main body part 341. It is possible to hold it.

(5) Furthermore, in the case where the main body part of the normal button 340 is changed to the second main body part 342 at the first time t1, it is possible to make the player highly expect that the button operation promotion effect will be executed in a successful manner. It is possible.

(6) Furthermore, by executing the button operation promotion effect, the player can notice that the normal button 340 has been changed to the second main body part 342.

<Example of modification of basic embodiment and first embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment or the first embodiment will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined as appropriate. Further, the technical features in the above embodiments and the modified examples described below can be deleted as appropriate unless they are described as essential in this specification.

<Second embodiment>
The second embodiment will be described below. Unless otherwise stated, the pachinko game machine PY1 of the basic embodiment or the first embodiment described above is also applied to the second embodiment. In the first embodiment, when the main body part of the normal button 340 is switched from one of the first main body part 341 and the second main body part 342 to the other, the second main body part 342 is configured to flip around the base part 343. . In contrast, in the second embodiment, when the main body part of the normal button 440 is switched from one of the first main body part 441 and the second main body part 442 to the other, the second main body part 442 is configured not to be reversed.

The normal button 440 of the second embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 29 to 33. This normal button 440 is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 31. When the player presses the normal button 440, the normal button 440 moves toward the inside of the lower decorative body 36, and when the player stops pressing the button 440, the button 440 protrudes. return. Note that when the player presses the normal button 440, a button detection sensor (not shown) in the lower decorative body 36 can detect that the button has been pressed.

The normal button 440 has a main body part (a first main body part 441 and a second main body part 442 to be described later) that normally protrudes upward from the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. This main body is in a state (initial state) protruding from the lower decorative body 36 when it is not pressed by the player, but when it is pressed by the player, It has moved downward.

There are two types of main body parts in the second embodiment: a first main body part 441 and a second main body part 442. Specifically, the main body part of the normal button 440 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 is the first main body part 441, and the main body part of the normal button 440 shown in FIGS. 31 and 32 is the second main body part 442. The second main body portion 442 is in a state in which the entire first main body portion 441 is covered with the covering portion HB2. The first main body portion 441 and the second main body portion 442 have different shapes in their initial states during normal times, that is, their outward appearance during normal times.

As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the first main body portion 441 has a disc-shaped portion that protrudes from the lower decorative body 36 in the initial state, that is, a portion that is visible to the player. Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the second main body portion 442 includes a portion that protrudes from the lower decorative body 36 in the initial state (specifically, a covering portion HB2 that covers the first main body portion 441). However, like the first main body part 441, it has a disk shape.

As with the normal button 340 of the first embodiment, in the initial state, the second body part 442 has a larger portion protruding from the lower decorative body 36 than the first body part 441. Specifically, the outer diameter of the second body 442 (that is, the covering part HB2 that covers the first body 441) is smaller than the outer diameter of the first body 441 (40 mm in the second embodiment). In the second embodiment, 70 mm) is longer. In addition, under normal conditions, the height of the second main body 442 (12 mm in the second embodiment) is higher than the height of the first main body 441 (7 mm in the second embodiment) from the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. ) is longer. Therefore, the player can easily understand that if the normal button 440 at the normal time is the first main body part 441, it is not the second main body part 442, and if the normal button 440 at the normal time is the second main body part 442, at least It is easy to understand that it is not the first main body part 441.

Next, changing (switching) the main body of the normal button 440 will be explained using FIG. 33. The pachinko game machine PY1 of the second embodiment has a second changing mechanism for changing the normal button 440 from one of the first main body part 441 and the second main body part 442 to the other. This second changing mechanism can change the main body part of the normal button 440 to the first main body part 441 or the second main body part 442 by moving the covering part HB2. The second changing mechanism includes a first drive motor (not shown) capable of linearly moving the rotation axis of the rotation base 448 in a direction along the rotation axis of the rotation base 448; There is a second drive motor (not shown) capable of rotating the rotation base portion 448. Both the first drive motor and the second drive motor are located within the lower decorative body 36.

A flow in which the main body portion of the normal button 440 is switched from the first main body portion 441 to the second main body portion 442 and the shape of the normal button 440 is changed by the second changing mechanism will be described. As shown in FIG. 33(A), when the main body part of the normal button 440 is the first main body part 441, a part of the first main body part 441 is in a state (initial state) protruding from the lower decorative body 36. It has become. The covering portion HB2 is housed in the recess 36X.

When changing the main body of the normal button 440 from the first main body 441 to the second main body 442, the second change mechanism first uses the first drive motor to change the main body of the button 440 in the direction along the rotation axis of the rotation base 448. The rotating shaft portion 448 is caused to move linearly by a first predetermined distance (specifically, 25 mm) in an upward direction from above the lower decorative body 36 (see FIG. 33(B)). Thereby, the covering portion HB2 connected to the arm portion 449 extending from the upper end side surface of the rotation base portion 448 is separated from the recess portion 36X.

The second changing mechanism then uses the second drive motor to rotate the rotation base portion 448 at a predetermined angle (specifically, 95 degrees) around the rotation axis clockwise when viewing the lower decorative body 36 from above. let This causes the covering portion HB2 to move from above the recess 36X to above the first main body portion 441.

Then, using the first drive motor again, the rotation base portion 448 is moved a second predetermined distance (specifically 14mm)). Thereby, the covering portion HB2 covers the first main body portion 441 (see FIG. 33(C)). Thus, the main body portion of the normal button 440 becomes the second main body portion 442 that protrudes from the lower decorative body 36.

Next, a description will be given of a flow in which the main body part of the normal button 440 is switched from the second main body part 442 to the first main body part 441 and the shape of the normal button 440 is changed by the second changing mechanism. When the main body of the normal button 440 is the second main body 442 (see FIG. 33(C)), the second main body 442 protrudes from the lower decorative body 36, and there is nothing inside the recess 36X. It is also in an uncontained state.

When changing the main body part of the normal button 440 from the second main body part 442 to the first main body part 441, the second change mechanism first uses the first drive motor to change the main body part of the button 440 in the direction along the rotation axis of the rotation base part 448. The rotating shaft portion 448 is linearly moved in the direction upward from above the lower decorative body 36 by the second predetermined distance. This causes the covering portion HB2 to move away from the first main body portion 441 and above it.

The second changing mechanism then uses the second drive motor to rotate the rotation base portion 448 at the predetermined angle, counterclockwise when the lower decorative body 36 is viewed from above, around the rotation axis. As a result, the covering portion HB2 moves from above the first main body portion 441 to above the recess 36X (see FIG. 33(B)).

Thereafter, using the first drive motor again, the rotation base portion 448 is moved by the first predetermined distance in a direction from above the lower decoration body 36 to above the lower decoration body 36 in the direction along the rotation axis of the rotation base portion 448. Directly move. As a result, the covering portion HB2 is partially accommodated in the recess 26X (see FIG. 33(A)). In this way, the main body of the normal button 440 becomes the first main body 441 protruding from the lower decorative body 36.

<Example of modification other than the above embodiment>
In the first embodiment and the like, the normal buttons 340 and 440 that can be pressed by the player are referred to as "operating means" according to the present invention. However, operation means other than buttons, such as a touch panel or a handle, may be used as the "operation means". Further, although the normal buttons are used as the "operating means", buttons other than the normal buttons, such as the special button 41 or the cross key, may also be used as the "operating means".

Further, in the first embodiment and the like, the operating means has two types of shapes, the first shape and the second shape, but it may have three or more types of shapes.

Further, in the first embodiment and the like, the operating means is arranged at the lower part of the front door (lower decorative body 36). However, the operating means may be arranged at a position other than the lower part of the front door, such as the left, right, or upper part of the front door.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, etc., the second-shaped operating means is configured to be larger than the first-shaped operating means, but the first-shaped operating means and the second-shaped operating means are different. However, it is not limited to this. Specifically, for example, the second-shaped operating means may be smaller than the first-shaped operating means. Alternatively, for example, a part of the first-shaped operating means may not be included in the second-shaped operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment, the shape of the normal button 340 that is the first main body portion 341 is the “first shape” according to the present invention, and the shape of the normal button 340 that is the second main body portion 342 is the “first shape” according to the present invention. However, conversely, the shape of the normal button 340 which is the first main body part 341 is defined as the "second shape", and the shape of the normal button 340 which is the second main body part 342 is defined as the "first shape". Good too. Further, in the second embodiment, the shape of the regular button 440 that is the first body portion 441 is the “first shape” according to the present invention, and the shape of the regular button 440 that is the second body portion 442 is the “first shape” according to the present invention. However, conversely, the shape of the normal button 440 which is the first main body part 441 is defined as the "second shape", and the shape of the normal button 440 which is the second main body part 442 is defined as the "first shape". Good too.

Further, in the first embodiment and the like, the covering parts HB1 and HB2 (predetermined members) cover the entire first main body parts 341 and 441. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the predetermined member covers a part of the first main body portion.

Further, in the first embodiment and the like, the covering parts HB1 and HB2 (predetermined members) cover the first main body parts 341 and 441. However, the operating means may be configured to change from the first shape to the second shape without the predetermined member covering the first main body portion. Specifically, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the component of the operating means having the first shape itself expands or contracts. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which, for example, a component extending from the inside of the operating means is added to the component of the operating means having the first shape. Further, for example, at least a part of the component of the operating means having the first shape may be housed inside the operating means.

Further, in the first embodiment and the like, the shape of the main body of the normal buttons 340, 440 is changed. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the shape of a portion different from the main body portion, such as only the pressing surfaces of the normal buttons 340 and 440, changes.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment and the like, the winning/losing result notification performance during SPSP reach is defined as a "specific performance" according to the present invention. However, performances other than the winning/losing result notification performance during SPSP reach may be referred to as a "specific performance." In addition, the performances that can be executed during SPSP reach are defined as "specific performances," but for example, there are performances that can be executed during SP reach, performances that can be executed during N reach, performances that can be executed during normal fluctuation, etc. A performance that can be executed other than during SPSP reach in the special figure variation performance may be referred to as a "specific performance." Furthermore, a performance that can be executed in conjunction with a performance other than the special symbol variation performance, such as a customer waiting performance, may be referred to as a "specific performance."

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

Furthermore, in the first embodiment and the like, the gaming machine is provided with one "display section." However, for example, a gaming machine may be provided with a plurality of display sections.

Further, the external dimensions and height dimensions of the first main body portion 341 shown in the first embodiment are merely examples, and other dimensions (lengths) may be used. Furthermore, the external dimensions and height dimensions of the second main body portion 342 are merely examples, and other dimensions (lengths) may be used. Furthermore, the external dimensions and height dimensions of the second main body portion 442 shown in the second embodiment are merely examples, and other dimensions (lengths) may be used.

Further, each predetermined period (first predetermined period to fifth predetermined period) shown in the first embodiment etc. is an example, and other times may be used. The button operation valid period, the first change period, and the second change period are also examples, and other times may be used. Further, the first predetermined distance and the second predetermined distance shown in the second embodiment are merely examples, and other distances may be used. Further, the predetermined angle shown in the second embodiment is an example, and other angles may be used.

Furthermore, in the basic embodiment, the normal background image G102 is displayed in both the "low probability low base gaming state" and the "high probability low base gaming state"; ” and “high probability low base gaming state” may have different backgrounds displayed. For example, in a "high probability low base gaming state", a background including an image suggesting a high probability state may be displayed.

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

Further, in the basic embodiment, only the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed on the display section 50a of the image display device 50 in parallel with the variable display of the special figures, but the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, In parallel with EZ3, other symbols may be variably displayed on a display device other than the image display device 50. For example, a dedicated LED for variably displaying other symbols may be installed on the game board 1, and the dedicated LED may blink while the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are being variably displayed.

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

Further, in the basic embodiment, the progress of the game and the performance are controlled by separate control units, but the progress of the game and the performance may be controlled by a single control unit. . For example, both the progress of the game and the performance may be controlled only by the main control section 100.

Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to other pinball gaming machines such as arranged ball machines and mahjong ball gaming machines.

<Invention disclosed in the first embodiment etc.>
The following invention A is disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the description of invention A, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiment of the invention described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Note that invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A5.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
Operation means (normal buttons 340, 440) that can be operated by the player;
A changing means for changing the shape of the operating means (a production control microcomputer 121 that executes a process of changing the main body of the normal buttons 340, 440 using a changing mechanism),
The shape of the operation means includes a first shape (the shape of the normal button 340, 440 which is the first body part 341, 441) and a second shape (which is the second body part 342, 442) different from the first shape. There is a normal button 340, 440 shape),
This gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) is characterized in that the shape of the operating means is sometimes changed from one of the first shape and the second shape to the other.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the shape of the operating means is changed from one of the first shape and the second shape to the other, it is possible to change the appearance of the operating means. Therefore, when the player operates the operating means after the change, it is possible to make the player feel as if he is operating a different operating means from before the change.

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the operating means having the second shape is larger than the operating means having the first shape.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the difference in shape is the difference in size, when the shape of the operating means is changed, it is easy to make the player aware of the change.

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second shape is a shape in which the operating means of the first shape is covered with a predetermined member (covering portions HB1, HB2).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the shape of the operating means can be changed by simply covering the first-shaped operating means with a predetermined member, and the shape of the operating means can be easily changed.

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1, Invention A2, and Invention A3,
The operating means is
This gaming machine is characterized by a button that can be pressed by a player.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the player operates a button after the change, it is possible to make the player feel as if he or she is operating a different button than before the change.

The gaming machine according to invention A5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1, Invention A2, Invention A3, and Invention A4,
Equipped with a performance execution means (performance control unit 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform a specific performance (win/loss result notification performance),
The performance mode of the specific performance includes a first mode (failure mode) and a second mode (success mode) that indicates content more advantageous to the player than the first mode,
When the specific performance is executed, at a predetermined timing (time t11) before the execution of the specific performance, the shape of the operating means is changed from the first shape to the second shape and is not changed. There is a time,
The case where the shape of the operating means is changed from the first shape to the second shape at the predetermined timing is better than the case where the shape of the operating means is not changed from the first shape to the second shape after the predetermined timing. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific performance is easily performed in the second performance mode.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the shape of the operating means changes to the second shape at a predetermined timing, it is possible to make the player highly expect that a specific performance will be executed in the second performance mode. It is.

120... Production control unit (production execution means)
121... Production control microcomputer 340, 440... Normal button (operation unit)
341,441...First main body part 342,442...Second main body part HB1, HB2...Coating part (predetermined member)
PY1...Pachinko game machine (gaming machine)
t11...time (predetermined timing)

Claims (3)

An operation means that can be operated by a player;
A changing means for changing the shape of the operating means,
The operating means includes a main body and a covering part capable of covering the main body,
The shape of the operating means includes a first shape in which the covering portion does not cover the main body portion, and a second shape in which the covering portion covers the main body portion,
The shape of the operating means may be changed from one of the first shape and the second shape to the other,
When the operating means has the first shape, allowing the player to operate the main body,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the operating means has the second shape, the player is allowed to operate the covering part that covers the main body part. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the second shape is a shape in which the covering portion covers the entire portion of the main body of the operating means that can be operated by a player. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
Equipped with a performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to perform specific performances,
The production mode of the specific production includes a first production mode and a second production mode,
When the specific effect is executed, the shape of the operating means may be changed from the first shape to the second shape or not at a predetermined timing before the specific effect is executed. ,
The case where the shape of the operating means is changed from the first shape to the second shape at the predetermined timing is better than the case where the shape of the operating means is not changed from the first shape to the second shape after the predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific performance is easily performed in the second performance mode.

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