JP7349733B2 - 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 are capable of changing the contents of a display on a display section in response to the operation of an operation button to inform the player of his or her expectation level of receiving advantageous benefits. (For example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-023704

However, there is room for improvement in the performance that can be executed by the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1.

The gaming machine disclosed herein is
A display section;
a game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a special game state advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
A composite performance including a first display performance that displays a first performance element on the display part a plurality of times and a second display performance that displays a predetermined number of second performance elements on the display part,
During execution of the composite performance, the first performance element displayed in the first display performance may change to the second performance element,
There are multiple types of display modes of the first performance element including a first mode and a second mode,
No matter how many times the first display effect occurs in the composite effect, when the first effect element displayed in the first display effect changes to the second effect element, the first effect element changes to the second effect element. If it is in the first mode, the second performance element changes to a first number of specific modes, and if the first performance element is in the second mode, the number is different from the first number. changes to a second number of the second presentation elements in the specific mode, and the first display presentation ends due to the change;
During execution of the composite performance, the larger the number of the second performance elements of the specific mode displayed in the second display performance, the higher the possibility that the special game state will be set.

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. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a coin acquisition challenge performance according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a coin acquisition challenge effect (a first display effect and a second display effect of the first aspect) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the coin acquisition challenge performance (first display performance and second display performance of the second aspect) of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of the coin acquisition challenge performance (the first display performance and the second display performance of the third aspect) of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the coin acquisition challenge effect (the first display effect and the second display effect of the fourth aspect) of the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram of a coin acquisition challenge effect (second display effect) of the first embodiment. (A) is a scenario table for the coin acquisition challenge performance of the first embodiment, (B) is a scenario selection table when the fluctuation pattern includes SPSP reach, and (C) is a scenario selection table when the fluctuation pattern includes SPSP reach. This is a scenario selection table when the (A) is a table showing the distribution rate of the variation pattern selected in the case of a jackpot, and (B) is a table showing the distribution rate of the variation pattern selected in the case of a loss with a reach. It is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of coin acquisition challenge performance of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of coin acquisition challenge performance of a 1st embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of coin acquisition challenge performance of a 1st 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 below.

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 symbols 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". That's what happens. 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.

<First embodiment>
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. Performance First, the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment (hereinafter also simply referred to as the embodiment) will be described using FIGS. 17 to 27. The effects of this embodiment include a "coin acquisition challenge effect" in addition to the effects described above. This coin acquisition challenge performance is a performance in which a coin image G124 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the coin image G124 is switched to a button operation promotion image G3, and the player is prompted to operate the hemispherical button 40. After the execution of this coin acquisition challenge performance, if the movable body 55k on the board operates, then SPSP reach will be performed, whereas if the movable body 55k on the board does not operate, then SPSP reach will be performed. The effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a so-called "reach losing eye" without performing a reach. The larger the number of coin images G124 displayed during the execution of the coin acquisition challenge performance, the more likely it is that the on-board movable body 55k will operate and the SPSP reach will be performed after the execution of the coin acquisition challenge performance.

The coin acquisition challenge effect of this embodiment includes a title display effect, a first display effect performed multiple times (three times in this embodiment), a display change effect that can be executed after the first display effect, and a second display effect. Become.

In the title display performance of the coin acquisition challenge performance, a title image is displayed on the display section 50a. Specifically, a title image G120 indicating the character string "Coin Earning Challenge" shown in FIG. 17 is displayed at the center of the display section 50a. The execution of this title display effect is started at the same time as the execution of the coin acquisition challenge effect is started. Then, after the execution continues for a first predetermined period (specifically, "2 seconds"), the execution of the title display effect ends.

In the first display effect of the coin acquisition challenge effect, a character image, a speech bubble image, and a dialogue image are displayed on the display section 50a. This first display effect is started when the character image G121 appears on the display section 50a. After the display continues for a second predetermined period (specifically, "5 seconds"), the character image G121 disappears from the display section 50a, and the execution ends.

This first display effect has four types of effect modes (first mode, second mode, third mode, and fourth mode). The content of the dialogue image accompanying the display of the character image G121 is different between the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect. The first mode is an effect mode in which a dialogue image G122 consisting of the character string "Earn coins!" specifically shown in FIG. 18(A) is displayed in a balloon image G123A. Note that the number of characters "!" included in the character string of the dialogue image G122 in the first aspect is "1". In the present embodiment, by displaying such a dialogue image G122 on the display unit 50a, the player can be informed that "one" coin image G124 will be displayed after a subsequent display change effect (described later) is executed. It is possible to suggest this in advance.

The second mode is an effect mode in which a dialogue image G125 consisting of the character string "Earn coins!!" specifically shown in FIG. 19(A) is displayed in a balloon image G126A. Note that the number of characters "!" included in the character string of the dialogue image G125 in the second mode is "2", unlike the first mode. In this embodiment, by displaying such a dialogue image G125 on the display unit 50a, it is suggested to the player in advance that "two" coin images G124 will be displayed after the subsequent display change effect is executed. It is possible.

The third mode is an effect mode in which a dialogue image G127 consisting of the character string "Earn coins!!!" specifically shown in FIG. 20(A) is displayed in a balloon image G128A. Note that the number of characters "!" included in the character string of the dialogue image G127 in the third aspect is "3", unlike in the first aspect and the second aspect. In the present embodiment, by displaying such a dialogue image G127 on the display unit 50a, it is suggested to the player in advance that "three" coin images G124 will be displayed after the subsequent display change effect is executed. It is possible.

The fourth mode is a production mode in which a dialogue image G129 consisting of the character string "unfortunate" shown in FIG. 21(A) is displayed within a speech bubble image G130. In this embodiment, by displaying such a dialogue image G129 on the display section 50a, it is possible to suggest to the player that the coin image G124 will not be displayed.

Further, when the first display effect is executed in the first mode, after the execution, the character image G121 disappears from the display section 50a, but the balloon image G123A and the dialogue image G122 continue to be displayed (FIG. 18( See B). Even when the first display effect is executed in the second mode, the character image G121 disappears from the display section 50a after the execution, as in the case where it is executed in the first mode, but the balloon image G126A and The dialogue image G125 continues to be displayed (see FIG. 19(B)). Further, even when the first display effect is executed in the third mode, the character image G121 disappears from the display section 50a after the execution, in the same way as when it is executed in the first mode or the second mode. However, the balloon image G128A and the dialogue image G127 continue to be displayed (see FIG. 20(B)). After execution of the first display effect in the first mode, second mode, or third mode, a display change effect to be described later is executed.

On the other hand, when the first display effect is executed in the fourth mode, unlike when executed in the first mode, second mode, or third mode, after the execution, the balloon image G130A and the character image G121 and The dialogue image G129 also disappears from the display section 50a (see FIG. 21(B)). After execution of the first display effect in the fourth mode, the display change effect described later is not performed.

The display change performance of the coin acquisition challenge performance is a performance that changes the balloon image and dialogue image displayed on the display section 50a by executing the first display performance to the coin image G124. This display change effect may or may not be executed after the above-described first display effect is executed. In other words, if the first display effect is executed in the first, second, or third mode, the display change effect is performed after the first display effect is executed, but if the first display effect is executed in the fourth mode, If it is executed, it will not be executed after that execution.

Specifically, when the first display effect is executed in the first mode, after the execution of the first display effect, the display change effect changes one balloon image G123A and dialogue image G122 to the one shown in FIG. 18(B). The image is changed to "one" coin image G124 shown in FIG. 18(C) through the one image G123B shown in FIG. That is, "one" dialogue image G122 displayed by the first display effect in the first mode is finally changed to "one" coin image G124.

Further, when the first display effect is executed in the second mode, after the execution of the first display effect, in the display change effect, one balloon image G126A and one dialogue image G125 are changed to one shown in FIG. 19(B). image G126B, and then changes to the "two" coin image G124 shown in FIG. 19(C). That is, "one" dialogue image G125 displayed by the first display effect in the second mode is finally changed to "two" coin images G124.

Further, when the first display effect is executed in the third mode, after the execution of the first display effect, in the display change effect, one balloon image G128A and one dialogue image G127 are changed to the one shown in FIG. 20(B). image G128B, and then changes to the "three" coin image G124 shown in FIG. 20(C). That is, "one" dialogue image G127 displayed by the first display effect in the third mode is finally changed to "three" coin images G124.

Note that when the first display effect is performed in the fourth mode, the display change effect is not performed after the first display effect is performed.

In the second display performance of the coin acquisition challenge performance, the coin image G124 displayed on the display section 50a by the execution of the first display performance and the execution of the display change performance is continuously displayed. Thereafter, the display of the coin image G124 on the display section 50a is switched to the display of the button operation promotion image G3 described above to prompt the player to operate the normal button 40.

The second display effect of this embodiment is started after the display change effect after the first first display effect is executed. Then, the second display effect whose execution has been started continues to be performed over the second and third executions of the first display effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 22(A), the coin image G124 displayed after performing the first display effect three times (first, second, and third first display effects) is distributed on the display unit 50a. It is shown as FIG. 22A illustrates a case where five coin images G124 are displayed on the display section 50a. In this way, it is possible for the player to view a large number of coin images G124 as if they were displayed on the display section 50a.

Subsequently, the plurality of coin images G124 displayed on the display section 50a are arranged in concentric circles centered on the center of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. 22(B). Then, these coin images G124 start rotating clockwise on the display section 50a. The speed of the rotational movement gradually increases, and the coin image G124 rotates in an annular shape on the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 22(C).

The display of the coin image G124, which had been rotating and moving in an annular shape, is switched to the button operation promotion image G3 shown in FIG. 22(D). The button operation promotion image G3 includes a normal button image G31 imitating the normal button 40, a press operation image G32 (an image indicating the character string "Press") indicating a press operation of the normal button 40, and the remaining time of the button operation validity period. It is composed of a remaining operation valid period image G33 representing the operation validity period remaining time.

The second display effect ends in response to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period elapses without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period. At the same time, when a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k shown in FIG. 22(E) is performed as an operation result effect, and when the second display effect ends, the movable body is displayed as shown in FIG. 22(F). There are times when the performance is not performed. If a movable body performance using the on-board movable body 55k is performed as an operation result performance after the execution of the second display performance is finished, execution of SPSP reach is started after the execution of the movable body performance. On the other hand, if the movable body performance is not performed after the execution of the second display performance is finished, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the display section 50a as "reach miss".

In this embodiment, the content of the coin acquisition challenge performance, that is, the performance mode of the first display performance for three times, is managed by a scenario. Specifically, depending on the presence or absence of SPSP reach in the variable pattern of the variable display of the special figure, the production control microcomputer 121 selects multiple scenarios (first scenario, second scenario) in which the details of the production content of the coin acquisition challenge production are determined. , the third scenario, and the fourth scenario). The details of the performance mode refer to the performance mode of each first display performance for the first time, second time, and third time.

As shown in FIG. 23(A), the first scenario is such that the presentation mode of the first display presentation is the "first mode", the presentation mode of the second first display presentation is the "second mode", And, the presentation mode of the first display presentation for the third time is the scenario of the "fourth mode". When this first scenario is selected, the final number of coin images G124 displayed on the display section 50a in the second display effect of the coin acquisition challenge effect is "3".

The second scenario means that the presentation mode of the first display effect for the first time is the "first mode", the presentation mode of the first display effect for the second time is the "third mode", and the production mode of the first display effect for the third time is the "first mode". This is a scenario in which the production mode is the "fourth mode" (see FIG. 23(A)). When this second scenario is selected, the final number of coin images G124 displayed in the second display effect of the coin acquisition challenge effect is "4." In other words, the number of coin images G124 finally displayed on the display section 50a is greater than in the first scenario.

The third scenario means that the presentation mode of the first display effect for the first time is "first mode", the presentation mode of the first display effect for the second time is "third mode", and the production mode of the first display effect for the third time is "first mode". This is a scenario in which the production mode is "first mode" (see FIG. 23(A)). When this third scenario is selected, the final number of coin images G124 displayed in the second display effect of the coin acquisition challenge effect is "5." In other words, the number of coin images G124 finally displayed on the display section 50a is greater than in the first scenario or the second scenario.

The fourth scenario means that the presentation mode of the first display effect for the first time is "first mode", the presentation mode of the first display effect for the second time is "second mode", and the production mode of the first display effect for the third time is "first mode". This is a scenario in which the production mode is the "third mode" (see FIG. 23(A)). When this fourth scenario is selected, the final number of coin images G124 displayed in the second display effect of the coin acquisition challenge effect is "6." That is, the number of coin images G124 finally displayed on the display unit 50a is larger than in the first scenario, the second scenario, or the third scenario.

FIGS. 23(B) and 23(C) show the distribution ratios (execution probabilities) of various scenarios in the scenario selection table of the coin acquisition challenge effect. In this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern includes SPSP reach, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects (determines) a scenario at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 23(B). Further, when the fluctuation pattern does not include SPSP reach, the performance control microcomputer 121 selects (determines) a scenario at the distribution rate shown in FIG. 23(C).

According to FIG. 23(B), the distribution ratio values of the first scenario, second scenario, third scenario, and fourth scenario are "5%", "15%", "30%", and "50%", respectively. ”, the distribution rate of the second scenario is higher than the distribution rate of the first scenario, the distribution rate of the third scenario is higher than the distribution rate of the second scenario, and the distribution rate of the third scenario is higher than the distribution rate of the third scenario. The distribution ratio of the 4 scenarios is large. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern includes SPSP reach, the scenario in which the number of coin images G124 that are finally displayed in the second display effect is more likely to be selected.

On the other hand, according to FIG. 23(C), the distribution ratio values of the first scenario, second scenario, third scenario, and fourth scenario are "40%," "35%," "15%," and "15%," respectively. 10%'', the distribution rate of the second scenario is higher than the distribution rate of the first scenario, the distribution rate of the third scenario is higher than the distribution rate of the second scenario, and the distribution rate of the third scenario is higher than the distribution rate of the third scenario. The distribution rate of the fourth scenario is also small. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern does not include SPSP reach, a scenario in which the number of coin images G124 finally displayed in the second display effect is smaller is likely to be selected.

Subsequently, FIG. 24 shows the distribution rate (execution probability) of the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 14) in the special drawing 1 (first starting port 11) in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination in the special drawing 1 (first starting port 11) in the non-time saving state is "jackpot", the game control microcomputer 101 uses the distribution rate shown in FIG. 24(A). Determine the fluctuation pattern. In addition, when the result of the jackpot determination is "lose" and the result of the reach determination is "reach" in the special drawing 1 (first starting port 11) in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 101 is activated as shown in FIG. 24 (B ) Determine the fluctuation pattern using the distribution rate shown in ).

According to FIG. 24(A), the distribution rate value of the fluctuation pattern "THP001" is "80%", which is larger than the distribution ratio value ("20%") of the fluctuation pattern "THP002". 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. 24(B), the value of the distribution rate of the fluctuation pattern "THP011" which is a fluctuation pattern for "loss" of the fluctuation pattern "THP001" is "10%". This value is smaller than the distribution rate value ("25%") 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 fluctuation pattern "THP013" is "65%", which is higher than the value of the distribution ratio of the fluctuation pattern "THP011", and higher than the value of the distribution ratio of the fluctuation pattern "THP012". small (see FIG. 24(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.

Next, the flow of the coin acquisition challenge production will be explained. After the execution of the SP reach shown in FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B), there are times when the execution of the coin acquisition challenge performance is started, and times when the coin acquisition challenge performance is not performed. Note that if the coin acquisition challenge performance is not performed, after the SP reach is executed, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a reach failure as shown in FIG. 8 (C-2).

When the execution of the coin acquisition challenge effect is started after the execution of the SP reach, the above-described title display effect shown in FIG. 25(A) is first performed. Specifically, a title image G120 indicating the character string "Coin Earning Challenge" is displayed in the center of the display section 50a for a first execution period (specifically, for "2 seconds"). This allows the player to recognize that the execution of the coin acquisition challenge performance has started.

After the title display effect is executed, the first display effect is started for the first time. As shown in FIG. 25(B), a character image G121 is displayed at the lower right of the display section 50a, and an image G131 indicating the character string "1st time" is displayed to the left of the character image G121. Thereby, the player can grasp the start of execution of the first display effect for the first time.

After the image G131 is displayed during the second execution period (specifically, "1 second"), a balloon image and a dialogue image are displayed in place of the image G131 (FIG. 25(C)). As the speech bubble image and the dialogue image at this time, the performance mode of the first display performance of the first time in the scenario of the coin acquisition challenge performance selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 is displayed. FIG. 25C illustrates a case where the third scenario is selected as the scenario. In this case, the first display effect for the first time is performed in the first mode of displaying the balloon image G123A and the dialogue image G122. Thereby, the player can understand that the first display effect is being executed in the first mode. In particular, from the number of characters "!" in the dialogue image G122, it is possible to know in advance that the speech balloon image G123A and the dialogue image G122 will change into one coin image by executing the display change effect thereafter. ing.

After the third execution period (specifically, "3 seconds") has elapsed from the display of the balloon image and the dialogue image, the character image G121 disappears from the display section 50a. This completes the first execution of the first display effect. Since the first display performance was in the first mode, the display change performance is performed continuously.

Specifically, among the speech bubble image G123A and the speech image G122 displayed on the display section 50a, the speech image G122 gradually disappears. Then, the balloon image G123A gradually deforms to become one elliptical image G123B shown in FIG. 25(D), and finally becomes one coin image G124 shown in FIG. 25(E). This coin image G124 is displayed on the upper left part of the display section 50a. The execution period of the display change effect from the balloon image G123A and the dialogue image G122 to the coin image G124 is a fourth execution period (specifically, "3 seconds").

By displaying one coin image G124 with the execution of the first display effect and the display change effect, execution of the second display effect is started, and at the same time, execution of the first display effect is started for the second time. be done. As shown in FIG. 26(F), a character image G121 is displayed at the lower right of the display section 50a, and an image G132 indicating the character string "second time" is displayed to the left of the character image G121. Thereby, the player can grasp the start of execution of the first display performance for the second time.

After the image G132 is displayed during the second execution period, a balloon image and a dialogue image are displayed in place of the image G132 (FIG. 26(G)). As the speech bubble image and the dialogue image at this time, the performance mode of the second first display performance in the scenario of the coin acquisition challenge performance selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 is displayed. FIG. 26(G) illustrates a case where the third scenario is selected as the scenario. In this case, the second first display effect is performed in the third mode of displaying the balloon image G128A and the dialogue image G127. Thereby, the player can understand that the second first display effect is being executed in the third mode. In particular, from the number of characters "!" in the dialogue image G122, it is possible to know in advance that the speech balloon image G128A and the dialogue image G127 will change to three coin images by executing the display change effect thereafter. ing.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. The scenario of "Aspect" is the second scenario or the third scenario. In this way, the player is able to infer the type of scenario selected based on the performance mode of the second first display performance.

After the third execution period has elapsed since the balloon image and the dialogue image were displayed, the character image G121 disappears from the display section 50a. This completes the second execution of the first display effect. Then, since the second first display performance was in the third mode, the display change performance is performed continuously.

Specifically, out of one speech balloon image G128A and one dialogue image G127 displayed on the display section 50a, the dialogue image G127 gradually disappears. Then, the balloon image G128A gradually deforms to become an image G128B shown in FIG. 26(H). Finally, three coin images G124 shown in FIG. 26(I) are obtained. These three coin images G124 are displayed at the upper center, upper right, and lower left on the display section 50a. In this way, four coin images are distributed and displayed on the display section 50a.

After the display change effect is executed during the fourth execution period, the third execution of the first display effect is started. As shown in FIG. 27(J), a character image G121 is displayed at the lower right of the display section 50a, and an image G133 indicating the character string "3rd time" is displayed to the left of the character image G121. Thereby, the player can grasp the start of execution of the first display effect for the third time.

After the image G133 is displayed during the second execution period, a balloon image and a dialogue image are displayed in place of the image G133 (FIG. 27(K)). As the speech bubble image and the dialogue image at this time, the performance mode of the third first display performance in the scenario of the coin acquisition challenge performance selected by the performance control microcomputer 121 is displayed. FIG. 27(K) illustrates a case where the third scenario is selected as the scenario. In this case, the third first display effect is performed in the first mode of displaying the balloon image G123A and the dialogue image G122. Thereby, the player can understand that the third first display effect is being executed in the first mode. In particular, from the number of characters "!" in the dialogue image G122, it is possible to know in advance that the speech balloon image G123A and the dialogue image G122 will change into one coin image by executing the display change effect thereafter. ing. Moreover, the player can understand that the selected scenario is the third mode based on the presentation modes of the first display presentations for the second and third times.

After the third execution period has elapsed since the balloon image and the dialogue image were displayed, the character image G121 disappears from the display section 50a. This completes the third execution of the first display effect. Then, since the third first display performance was in the first mode, the display change performance is performed continuously.

Specifically, among the speech bubble image G123A and the speech image G122 displayed on the display section 50a, the speech image G122 gradually disappears. Then, the balloon image G123A gradually deforms to become an image G123B shown in FIG. 27(L). Finally, one coin image G124 is displayed at the lower right portion of the display section 50a shown in FIG. 27(M). In addition to the four coin images G124 that have been continuously displayed, five coin images G124 are distributed and displayed on the display section 50a.

Thereafter, as a second display effect, these five coin images G124 are arranged in a ring on the display section 50a as shown in FIG. 22(B), and the coin images G124 rotate and move on the display section 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 22(C), the coin image G124 rotates at high speed in an annular shape on the display section 50a. Thereafter, the display of the rotating coin image G124 is switched to the button operation promotion image G3 shown in FIG. 22(D). Then, in response to the normal button 40 being pressed during the button operation valid period, or after the button operation valid period has elapsed without the normal button 40 being operated during the button operation valid period, the second display effect is displayed. finish.

Note that after the second display effect is finished, when a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k shown in FIG. 22(E) is performed as an operation result effect, and when the second display effect ends, As shown in (F), there are times when the movable object effect is not performed. If a movable body effect using the on-board movable body 55k is performed as an operation result effect after the execution of the second display effect is completed, the execution of SPSP reach is started after the execution of the movable body effect, while the second If the movable body performance is not performed after the execution of the display performance is finished, the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 will be stopped and displayed on the display section 50a as "reach miss".

In addition, although the flow of the coin acquisition challenge production in which the "third scenario" was selected as the scenario was explained using FIGS. 25, 26, and 27, the "first scenario" or "second scenario" '' is selected, and the differences from the third scenario will be explained below. For example, in a coin acquisition challenge effect in which the "second scenario" is selected as the scenario, the balloon image G130 and dialogue image G129 shown in FIG. 21(A) are used instead of the balloon image G127A and dialogue image G126 shown in FIG. 27(K). is displayed. Then, after the third execution period has elapsed, the balloon image G130 and the dialogue image G129 disappear from the display section 50a together with the character image G121. Then, the display change effect is not executed during the fourth execution period. Therefore, during the fourth execution period, four coin images G124 as shown in FIG. 26(I) are displayed.

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

(1) The second display effect of the coin acquisition challenge effect is such that the larger the number of coin images G124 displayed on the display unit 50a, the higher the possibility that a jackpot game will be executed through the execution of SPSP reach. You can pay attention to the two display effects. Moreover, since the execution of the first display effect ends when the dialogue images G122, G125, and G127 change to the coin image G124, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the second display effect that displays the coin image G124. It has become.

(2) Also, the first display performance is performed three times during the execution of one coin acquisition challenge performance, and the second display performance is performed multiple times during the execution of one coin acquisition challenge performance. The coin image G124 that has changed from the dialogue images G122, G125, and G127 accompanying the execution of the display effect is subsequently displayed on the display section 50a. Therefore, each time the first display effect is executed during execution of one coin acquisition challenge effect, the player should pay attention to whether or not the displayed dialogue images G122, G125, G127 change to the coin image G124. is possible.

(3) Also, when the dialogue images G122, G125, G127 displayed on the display unit 50a change to the coin image G124 during execution of the first display effect, the same number of dialogue images G122, G125, G127 (1 There are times when the coin image G124 changes to a different number (two or three) than the line images G122, G125, and G127. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to how many coin images G124 change from the dialogue images G122, G125, G127 each time the first display effect is executed.

(4) Also, as shown in FIGS. 19(C), 20(C), 22(A), 26(I), and 27, in the second display effect, a plurality of coin images G124 are displayed. The images are displayed in a distributed manner on the display section 50a. Therefore, it is possible for the player to view a large number of coin images G124 as if they were displayed on the display section 50a. In other words, it is possible for the player to quickly feel the sense of volume of the plurality of coin images G124.

<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.

In the first embodiment, the display section 50a, which is a 3D liquid crystal display, is the "display section" according to the present invention. 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, the jackpot game state is the "special game state" according to the present invention. However, the "special gaming state" may be any gaming state that is advantageous to the player. For example, the "special gaming state" may be a high probability high base gaming state, a high probability low base gaming state, or a low probability high base gaming state. You can also use it as

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the dialogue image is defined as the "first effect element" according to the present invention. However, an image other than the dialogue image may be used as the first effect element. Further, although an image is used as the first performance element, something other than an image, such as a lamp, a segment display, a panel, or a movable body, may be used as the first performance element.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the "first display effect" is an effect that displays one dialogue image (first effect element). However, it may be a performance that displays two or more first performance elements. A specific example is an effect in which two dialogue images G122 are displayed on the display unit. Further, the performance may include a performance content that displays a predetermined number of first performance elements and a performance content that displays a first performance element other than the predetermined number. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which there are times when the first display effect is performed to display a predetermined number of first effect elements, and times when the first display effect is performed to display a first effect element other than the predetermined number.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first display effect is executed three times in one coin acquisition challenge effect (compound effect). However, a configuration may be adopted in which the first display effect is executed once in one complex effect. Alternatively, the first display effect may be executed twice in one composite effect. Alternatively, the first display effect may be executed four or more times in one composite effect.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first display effect is executed a specific number of times (three times) in one coin acquisition challenge effect (compound effect). However, a configuration may be adopted in which there are times when the first display performance is performed a specific number of times in one composite performance, and times when the first display performance is performed a number of times other than the specific number of times.

Further, in the first embodiment, while the dialogue image of the first display effect (first effect element) in the first mode, second mode, or third mode changes to the coin image G124 (second effect element), The configuration is such that the first performance element of the first display performance in four modes does not change to the second performance element. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the first presentation element of the first display presentation always changes to the second presentation element.

Further, in the first embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a coin acquisition challenge performance (compound performance) including the first display performance and the second display performance can be executed. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which the composite effect is not executed. In other words, the first display effect and the second display effect may be configured to be able to be executed independently without forming a composite effect.

In addition, in the first embodiment, during execution of one coin acquisition challenge performance (composite performance), the coin image G124 (second performance element) changed from the dialogue image (first performance element) is displayed continuously on the display unit 50a. This is the second display effect that displays the image. However, a second display performance may be used in which a second performance element that has changed from the first performance element is intermittently displayed on the display unit during execution of one composite performance.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the dialogue image (first performance element) displayed with one execution of the first display performance changes to the coin image G124 (second performance element), the first The configuration is such that there are times when the number of second performance elements is the same as the number of performance elements, and times when the second performance elements are changed to a number different from the number of first performance elements. However, in that case, a configuration may be adopted in which only the same number of second performance elements as the first performance elements change. Further, in that case, a configuration may be adopted in which only a different number of second performance elements from the first performance elements change.

Further, in the second display effect of the first embodiment, when displaying a plurality of coin images G124 (second effect elements) on the display section 50a, all the second effect elements are distributed and displayed on the display section. It was configured to do this. However, when displaying a plurality of second performance elements on the display section 50a, a configuration may be adopted in which some of the second performance elements are distributed and displayed on the display section. Further, in that case, a configuration may be adopted in which all the second performance elements are displayed together on the display section.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "second display effect" is an effect of displaying one or more coin images G124. However, the effect may be such that a plurality of coin images G124 are always displayed.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the coin image G124 is the "second performance element" according to the present invention. However, an image other than the coin image G124 may be used as the second effect element. Further, although the image is used as the second effect element, something other than the image, such as a lamp, a segment display, a panel, or a movable body, may be used as the second effect element.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the "first display effect" is an effect of displaying one dialogue image. However, it is also possible to display two or more dialogue images. A specific example is an effect in which two dialogue images G122 are displayed on the display unit.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration is such that one type of composite effect can be executed. However, a configuration may be adopted in which two or more types of composite effects can be executed. Specifically, for example, when a composite effect includes a first display effect that displays the dialogue image and a second display effect that displays the coin image, and when an image other than the dialogue image is displayed. An example is a configuration in which a performance including a first display performance and a second display performance that displays an image other than the coin image is sometimes performed.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the character image G121 is displayed during execution of the first display effect. However, a configuration in which images other than the character image G121 are displayed in the first display effect may also be used.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the same character image G121 is displayed in the first, second, and third first display effects. However, the character images G121 displayed in each first display effect may have different configurations. In addition, in a configuration in which two types of composite effects can be executed, in one composite effect, the character image displayed in each first display effect is the same, but in the other complex effect, the character image is displayed in each first display effect. The character images displayed may be configured to be different.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, during the execution of the special figure variation effect, a coin acquisition challenge effect (compound effect) can be executed when SP reach develops into SPSP reach. However, a configuration in which the composite effect can be executed at other timings may also be used. Specifically, for example, in the special figure variation production, there are productions that can be executed during normal variation, productions that can be executed during reach, productions that can be executed during N reach, productions that can be executed during SP reach, and SPSP reach. Among them are executable performances. Further, examples include a performance that can be performed during the OP in a jackpot game, a performance that can be performed during a round game, a performance that can be performed during IT, a performance that can be performed during the ED, and the like. Further, for example, there are performances that can be performed while waiting for a customer.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, 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, in the first embodiment, the game machine is capable of executing the first movable object performance. However, a game machine may be used in which there is no first movable body effect, and there is no board left movable body 57L, board bottom movable body 57C, and board right movable body 57R around the display section 50a.

Furthermore, although the predetermined stop period during which the on-board movable body 55k (specific movable body) stops at the operating position shown in the first embodiment is one second, it may be any other period.

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>
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 A4.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
A display section (50a),
A game state setting means (a game control microcomputer 101 that executes a game state setting process) that sets one game state from a plurality of game states including a special game state (jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means (performance control board 120) capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
A first display effect that displays a first effect element (a line image) on the display section is possible;
It is possible to execute a second display effect that displays a predetermined number of second effect elements (coin images G124) on the display section,
The first performance element may change to the second performance element,
When the first performance element changes to the second performance element, the change ends the execution of the first display performance,
A game machine (pachinko game) characterized in that the greater the number of the second performance elements displayed on the display section during execution of the second display performance, the higher the possibility that the special game state will be set. machine PY1).

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the second display effect is more likely to be set to a special gaming state as the number of second effect elements displayed on the display section increases, so the player can It is noteworthy. Moreover, since the execution of the first display effect ends when the first effect element changes to the second effect element, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the second display effect that displays the second effect element. .

The gaming machine according to invention A2 is
The gaming machine according to invention A1,
The performance execution means is
A composite performance (coin acquisition challenge performance) including the first display performance and the second display performance can be executed,
The first display effect is
It can be executed multiple times (for example, three times) during one execution of the composite performance,
The second display effect is
The second performance element that has changed from the first performance element due to execution of the first display performance a plurality of times is continuously displayed on the display unit during one execution of the composite performance. This is a gaming machine with special features.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, each time the first display effect is executed during execution of one complex effect, the player is asked whether or not the displayed first effect element changes to the second effect element. It is possible to attract attention.

The gaming machine according to invention A3 is
The gaming machine according to invention A2,
When the first performance element displayed upon execution of the first display performance once changes to the second performance element, the second performance element changes to the same number of the second performance elements as the first performance element. The gaming machine is characterized in that there are times when the number of second performance elements is changed to a different number from the first performance elements.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, each time the first display effect is executed during execution of one complex effect, the player can determine how many second effect elements to change from the displayed first effect element. It is possible to draw attention to

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of Invention A1, Invention A2, and Invention A3,
The second display effect is
The gaming machine is characterized in that when a plurality of second performance elements are displayed on the display section, the second performance elements are distributed and displayed on the display section.

According to the gaming machine with this configuration, the second performance elements are displayed in a distributed manner on the display section, so the player can see a large number of second performance elements as if they were displayed on the display section. It is possible to visually recognize it. In other words, it is possible for the player to quickly feel the sense of volume of the plurality of second performance elements.

50... Image display device 50a... Display section 100... Main control section 101... Game control microcomputer 120... Production control board (production execution means)
G122, G125, G127...Serif image (first production element)
G124...Coin image (second performance element)
G123A, G126A, G128A...Balloon images

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A display section;
a game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a special game state advantageous to the player;
A performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined performance,
The performance execution means is
A composite performance including a first display performance that displays a first performance element on the display part a plurality of times and a second display performance that displays a predetermined number of second performance elements on the display part,
During execution of the composite performance, the first performance element displayed in the first display performance may change to the second performance element,
There are multiple types of display modes of the first performance element including a first mode and a second mode,
No matter how many times the first display effect occurs in the composite effect, when the first effect element displayed in the first display effect changes to the second effect element, the first effect element changes to the second effect element. If it is in the first mode, the second performance element changes to a first number of specific modes, and if the first performance element is in the second mode, the number is different from the first number. changes to a second number of the second presentation elements in the specific mode, and the first display presentation ends due to the change;
A game characterized in that during execution of the composite performance, the greater the number of the second performance elements of the specific mode displayed in the second display performance, the higher the possibility that the special game state will be set. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The second display effect is
During one execution of the composite performance, the second performance element that has changed from the first performance element that has been displayed in the first display performance a plurality of times is continuously displayed on the display section. A gaming machine featuring:

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