JP7350392B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In conventional gaming machines, a determination is made based on the establishment of a starting condition, and a special game (jackpot game) is performed based on the result of the determination. For example, a determination is made when a game ball enters the starting hole (entering the ball), and a round game with opening of the big winning hole is performed as a special game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by placing game balls in the grand prize opening. The result of the determination is shown to the player by the manner in which the symbols are stopped by displaying the symbols in a variable manner and then in a stopped state in the symbol display means.

In addition, the game machine is provided with a frame lamp and a board lamp, and a lamp effect is sometimes performed in which the light emitting elements included in these lamps emit light. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, a setting value is suggested by the color of a light emitting element that emits light in a lamp effect in a super reach variation effect.

JP2019-054861A

There is room for improvement in terms of performance. By incorporating improved effects, it is expected that the game will become more interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the objective is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming.

The gaming machine disclosed in this specification includes a first display means capable of displaying a predetermined image, and a transparent second display provided in front of the first display means capable of displaying a predetermined image. and an effect execution means for executing an effect using an effect means including the first display means and the second display means, and the effect execution means is configured to perform an effect when the game ball enters a predetermined winning hole. It is possible to display a predetermined icon on the first display means according to the above, and while the predetermined icon is being displayed, a specific display related to the predetermined icon can be displayed so as to overlap with the predetermined icon. can be displayed on the second display means.

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. (A) is a front view of the first game board, (B) is a sectional view of the first game board, and (C) is an exploded perspective view of the first light guide plate unit. This is a first specific example of a luminescent image displayed on a light guide plate. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an image display device. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of the production flow of the special figure variation production. It is an explanatory view showing a first specific example of a production control section. This is a first specific example of a development notice selection table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an approach notice, which is a type of development notice. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an evacuation notice, which is a type of development notice. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an evacuation/approach notice, which is a type of development notice. (A) is a time chart showing the flow of approach notice, (B) is a time chart showing the flow of evacuation notice, and (C) is a time chart showing the flow of evacuation/approach notice. (A) is a front view of the second game board, (B) is a sectional view of the second game board, and (C) is an exploded perspective view of the second light guide plate unit. This is a second specific example of a luminescent image displayed on a light guide plate. It is an explanatory view showing a second specific example of the production control section. (A) is a specific example of the pending change notice selection table, (B) is a specific example of the pending change inciting notice selection table, and (C) is a second specific example of the development notice selection table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a hold icon. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a pending change notice. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a first specific example of a pending change inciting notice. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of a pending change inciting notice. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a third specific example of a pending change inciting notice. It is a time chart showing the flow of pending change inciting notice. It is an explanatory diagram showing a second specific example of the performance flow of the special figure variation performance. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a development notice.

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 and second embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described later, but first, the basic embodiment on which the first and second embodiments are based will be described. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine PY1. In the following description, the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 refer to the horizontal, vertical, and vertical directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Furthermore, "front" is the direction from the pachinko machine PY1 toward the player facing the pachinko machine PY1, and "back" is the direction from the player facing the pachinko machine PY1 toward the pachinko machine PY1. shall be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Jackpot Game Next, the jackpot game played by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be explained using FIG. 3(B) and FIG. 4(A). As shown in FIG. 3(B), the pachinko game machine PY1 plays any one of four types of jackpot games: "jackpot game Wα,""jackpot game Xα,""jackpot game Yα," and "jackpot game Zα." It is possible to play one or more types of jackpot games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the normal variation, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts displaying the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 in variation, as shown in FIG. 6(B). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 normally loses without generating a reach after the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. After stopping, as shown in 6(D), the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a manner that suggests a loss (so-called loose eye). A mode that suggests a loss is a mode where the left and right performance symbols are not the same, such as "1, 1, 2" or "2, 4, 6". On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine PY1 generates a reach after normal fluctuation, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are placed in the same manner (so-called reach eye) as shown in FIG. 6 (C-2). Stop display and establish reach. Note that the stopping order of the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

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

The pachinko game machine PY1 gradually reduces the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 at N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(A). Then, when the pachinko game machine PY1 decides to lose with N reach, as shown in FIG. 7(B), it stops the medium performance symbol EZ2 and displays the performance symbol EZ1 in a manner suggesting a loss of reach (so-called reach loss eye). , EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. A mode that suggests a reach loss is a mode where the left and right performance symbols are the same, such as "7, 6, 7" or "5, 3, 5", but the symbol inside is different from the left and right performance symbols. On the other hand, the pachinko game 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 is set to 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 loss. 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 for SP reach is set to 4%, and the jackpot expectation 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 unit 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, ROM or RAM, and stores processing programs for processing performed by the CPU in various performances, tables for selecting preview performances, etc., performance data generated according to execution of performances, etc. do.

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 using processing programs, tables, performance data, etc. 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.

First, the structure of the game board 1 will be specifically explained using FIG. 17. 17(A) is a front view of the game board 1, FIG. 17(B) is a sectional view of the game board 1 seen from the right, and FIG. 17(C) is a front view of the game board 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the light guide plate unit dy.

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

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

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, a luminescent image that can be displayed on the light guide plate dy1 of the light guide plate unit dy by the production control microcomputer 121 will be described. When all of the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate are not emitting light, no light emission image is displayed on the light guide plate dy1 and the rear of the light guide plate dy1 is It is easy to visually recognize (here, it is easy to visually recognize how the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are variably displayed). On the other hand, when some or all of the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate emit light, light enters the inside of the light guide plate dy1, and the light emission image of the light guide plate dy1 is displayed according to the combination of the LEDs that emit light. In the region dy1R, a large rock luminescent image G300a representing a large rock and a small rock luminescent image G300b representing a small rock appear. At this time, the rear of the large rock luminescent image G300a and the small rock luminescent image G300b becomes difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 18(B-1), the large rock luminescent image G300a represents a rock large enough to cover most of the display section 50a, and includes LEDs (a), (c), and (f) for the light guide plate, for example. (h) appears when it emits light. In addition, the small rock luminescent image G300b represents a rock large enough to cover the corner of the display section 50a, as shown in FIG. e) (g) becomes visible by emitting light.

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

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

FIG. 19(A) is a top view of the image display device 50. As shown in FIG. 19A, the display unit 50a includes a display panel 50a1 that can display a 3D image that can be viewed stereoscopically by the player, and a back panel that emits planar light from behind the display panel 50a1 to the front. The image display device 50 includes a light 50a2 and a barrier panel 50a3 provided on the front side of the display panel 50a1 at a predetermined distance from the display panel 50a1, and the image display device 50 is made of a parallax barrier autostereoscopic display liquid crystal. .

The performance control microcomputer 121 is capable of displaying a 3D image consisting of a right eye image GR and a left eye image GL displayed in a vertically long strip shape on the display panel 50a1, and displays a right eye image on the barrier panel 50a3. A vertically striped black band portion that makes the eye image GR invisible to the player's left eye and that makes the left eye image GL invisible to the player's right eye; It is possible to display a barrier image GB having a transparent portion that allows the right eye to see and the left eye image GL to the player's left eye.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19(A), a right-eye image GR and a left-eye image GL are alternately displayed as 3D images, and a black belt portion and a transparent portion are alternately displayed as a barrier image GB. Then, for the player's right eye, the left eye image GL is hidden by the black band, but the right eye image GR is not hidden by the transparent portion, so only the right eye image GR becomes visible. On the other hand, for the player's left eye, the right eye image GR is hidden by the black band portion, but the left eye image GL is not hidden by the transparent portion, so only the left eye image GL is visible. In this way, by sensing depth using the binocular parallax in the viewing direction of images seen by the player's right and left eyes, it is possible for the player to view 3D images stereoscopically with the naked eye. It has become.

Here, the layers on which 2D images and 3D images are displayed on the display panel 50a1 will be described using FIG. 19(B). As shown in FIG. 19B, the performance control microcomputer 121 displays different images on each of a plurality of layers including the first layer to the fourth layer, so that the images are superimposed on each other and displayed on the display panel 50a1. It is possible to display.

The first layer is the lowest layer, and is a layer in which a 2D image such as the background image G102 is normally displayed. Further, the second layer is a layer higher than the first layer, and is a layer in which 2D images such as the main character 2D image G2000 are displayed. Further, the third layer is a layer higher than the second layer, and is a layer in which 2D images such as the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed. Further, the fourth layer is a layer higher than the third layer, and is a layer in which a 3D image such as a main character 3D image G2001 described later is displayed.

Next, using FIGS. 20 to 26, a special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production in the special figure variation production.

A. Normal Variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of special symbols, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation performance, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure variation production has started.

B. Reach "Reach" is a performance that may be performed after the "normal variation", and is a performance in which the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same type of performance pattern and are stopped and displayed. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, "Reach" may later develop into reach effects such as "N reach", "SP reach", and "SPSP reach", so it is used as a direction that suggests that a reach effect may occur. also works.

C. N Reach "N Reach" is a performance that may be performed after a "Reach" is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be played.

D. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "N reach" develops into "SP reach" than when "N reach" does not develop into "SP reach", "SP reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "N Reach".

E. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. "SPSP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "SP Reach" develops into "SPSP Reach" than when "SP Reach" does not develop into "SPSP Reach", "SPSP Reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "SP Reach".

F. Development Preview "Development Preview" is a performance that is sometimes performed in "N Reach", in which Oiwa Luminous Statue G300a, Koiwa Luminous Statue G300b, Main Character Character 2D Image G2000, and Main Character Character 3D Image G2001 are displayed. This is a preview performance. "Development notice" is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is "jackpot winning" than when it is "loss". functions as Further, since the "development notice" may later develop into "SP reach", it also functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility of development into "SP reach".

F-1. Approach Notice The "enlarged notice" is a type of "development notice" and is an effect in which the main character approaches the player.

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

F-3. Evacuation/Approach Notice "Evacuation/Approach Notice" is a type of "development notice" and is an effect in which the main character moves away from the player and then approaches the player.

Next, the production flow of the main special symbol variation production will be explained using FIG. 20. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display section 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow, and uses the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and light guide plate unit dy according to the display of the performance image. A light emission effect and a sound effect using the speaker 52 can be performed.

As shown in Fig. 20 (A), in the special pattern variation effects where the variation patterns are "SPSP Jackpot Variation" and "SPSP Loss Variation", "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → "SP Reach" → A production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach" is executed. In addition, "development notice" may be given at "N Reach" in the special figure variation performance of these variation patterns.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 20 (B), in the special symbol fluctuation effects where the fluctuation patterns are "SP jackpot fluctuation" and "SP loss fluctuation", "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" ” is executed. In addition, "development notice" may be given at "N Reach" in the special figure variation performance of these variation patterns.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 20(C), in the special figure variation performance where the variation pattern is "N loss variation", a production flow consisting of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed. . In addition, "development notice" may be given at "N reach" in the special figure variation performance of this variation pattern.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 20(D), in the special pattern variation performance where the variation pattern is "normal loss A variation" and "normal loss B variation", a production flow consisting only of "normal variation" is executed. Ru.

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, "development notice" will be specifically explained. The production control microcomputer 121 executes the "development notice" in the "N reach" in the special figure variation production whose variation patterns are "SPSP jackpot variation", "SP jackpot variation", "SPSP loss variation", and "SP loss variation". It is possible.

As shown in FIG. 21, the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121 stores a development preview selection table 123a1. The production control microcomputer 121 can select whether to execute the "development notice" and the type of "development notice" using the development notice selection table 123a1. There are three types of "development notice": "approach notice", "evacuation notice", and "evacuation/approach notice".

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the contents of the advanced notice selection table 123a1. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and determines whether or not to execute the "development notice" and, when executing the "development notice", determines whether "approach notice", "evacuation notice" and "evacuation/approach" are to be executed. Select which one of the "Notices" to execute.

Specifically, when the fluctuation patterns are "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) and "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), the execution of "approach notice" is 40%, the execution of "evacuation notice" is 30%, Non-execution of "development notice" is selected at a rate of 30%, and execution of "evacuation/approach notice" is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011), the percentage of execution of "approach notice" is 20%, the execution of "evacuation notice" is 10%, and the percentage of non-execution of "development notice" is 70%. is selected, and execution of "evacuation/approach notice" is not selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012), the execution of "approach notice" is 10%, the execution of "evacuation notice" is 10%, and the percentage of non-execution of "development notice" is 80%. is selected, and execution of "evacuation/approach notice" is not selected.

In addition, when the variation pattern is "N loss variation" (THP013), execution of "evacuation/approach notice" is selected at a rate of 20%, non-execution of "development notice" is selected at a rate of 80%, and "approach notice" is selected at a rate of 80%. Execution and execution of "evacuation notice" are not selected.

In other words, it is set so that the execution of the "development notice" is more likely to be selected when the jackpot determination is determined to be a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot determination is determined as a "lose". functions as a performance with high expectations for a jackpot. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" or "SPSP loss fluctuation" than when it is "SP jackpot fluctuation", "SP loss fluctuation", or "N loss fluctuation", it is more likely that the fluctuation pattern is "approaching" as a "development notice". This suggests that "approach notice" is more likely to develop into "SPSP reach" than "evacuation notice" and "evacuation/approach notice". It also functions as a performance. In addition, only when the fluctuation pattern is "N loss fluctuation", "Evacuation/approach notice" is selected as the "development notice", and "Evacuation/approach notice" is set to be selected as "SP reach" and It functions as a production (so-called fake production) that suggests that nothing will develop into "SPSP Reach". Note that the selection ratio indicated by the advanced notice selection table 123a1 shown in FIG. 21 can be changed as appropriate.

When executing the "development notice", the production control microcomputer 121 executes the "development notice" of the type selected by the development notice selection table 123a1 in the "N reach" in the special symbol variation production.

FIGS. 23(A) to 23(E) are diagrams showing how an "approach notice" is given as a "development notice." As shown in FIG. 23(A), the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed as the same type of performance symbol, and a "reach" is established (here, the reach number of "5, ↓, 5" is reached). ) Then, "N Reach" starts. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of the "N reach", an "approach notice" is given.

In the "approach notice", the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. The main character 2D image G2000 gradually enlarges as if it were approaching the player.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 2D image G2000 was displayed, as shown in FIG. It is displayed in the display area dy1R. At this time, the main character 2D image G2000 is covered by the large rock luminescent image G300a, making it appear as if the main character's movements were obstructed by the large rock.

Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the Oiwa luminous image G300a was displayed, the main character character 2D image G2000 and the Oiwa luminous image G300a are hidden, as shown in FIG. 23(D). Instead, a main character 3D image G2001 representing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display unit 50a, and a small rock luminescent image G300b representing a small rock is displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1. At this time, the small rock light-emitting image G300b is displayed at the four corners of the display section 50a so as not to overlap with the main character 3D image G2001, making it appear as if the main character has smashed a large rock and moved even closer to the player.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001 and the Koiwa luminescent image G300b were displayed, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Koiwa luminescent image G300b are displayed as shown in FIG. 23(E). G300b is hidden, the "approach notice" ends, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are redisplayed.

In the first embodiment, in the "approach notice", the main character 3D image G2001 is made larger than the main character 2D image G2000, but the main character 3D image G2001 is made smaller than the main character 2D image G2000. It's okay.

Here, using FIG. 26(A), the display timing of the large rock luminescent image G300a and the small rock luminescent image G300b displayed in the "approach notice" (light emitting timing of the LED for the light guide plate), the main character 2D image G2000 and The display timing of the main character 3D image G2001 will be explained. FIG. 26(A) is a time chart showing the temporal flow of "approach notice."

As shown in FIG. 26(A), the "approach notice" is performed during 4500 ms from t1 to t4. Until t1 when the "approach notice" starts, the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate do not emit light (the Oiwa luminous image G300a and the Koiwa luminous image G300b are not displayed), and the display section 50a shows the following: Effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed.

Then, at t1, the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display section 50a for 3000 ms from t1 to t3. Furthermore, for 1500 ms from t2 to t3, the light guide plate LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) emit light (the Oiwa light-emitting image G300a is displayed).

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

Then, at t4, all the light emission from the light guide plate LEDs (a) to (h) and the display of the main character 3D image G2001 are finished, and the "approach notice" is finished. Thereafter, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed again on the display section 50a.

In the first embodiment, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminous image G300a are not displayed at the same time in the "approach notice", but for a short time, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminous image G300a are displayed simultaneously. may be displayed at the same time. For example, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminescent image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a shorter time (1500 ms) than the time during which the main character 2D image G2000 and the Oiwa luminescent image G300a are displayed simultaneously.

In addition, in the first embodiment, in the "approach notice", the koiwa luminescent image G300b is displayed while the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed. You can also prevent G300b from being displayed.

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

In the "evacuation notice", the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. The main character 3D image G2001 is displayed with its back to the player, as if it were moving away from the player and moving towards the back. At this time, in addition to the main character 3D image G2001, the display unit 50a displays, as 2D images, a rock 2D image G600 representing a rock and an enemy character 2D image G2002 representing an enemy character.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001, the rock 2D image G600, and the enemy character 2D image G2002 were displayed, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 24(C). G2001 and the rock 2D image G600 are hidden, and instead, the main character 2D image G2000 representing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display section 50a, and the large rock luminous image G300a representing a large rock is displayed on the light guide plate dy1. is displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R. At this time, the main character 2D image G2000 is covered by the large rock luminescent image G300a, making it appear as if the main character had avoided the rock and moved further into the interior.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has passed since the Oiwa luminous image G300a and the main character 2D image G2000 are displayed, the Oiwa luminous image G300a and the enemy character 2D image G2002 are displayed, as shown in FIG. 24(D). is hidden, and it appears as if the main character has defeated the enemy character and has advanced further into the scene.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 2D image G2000 was displayed, the main character 2D image G2000 is hidden and the "evacuation notice" ends, as shown in FIG. 24(E). Then, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are redisplayed.

In the first embodiment, in the "evacuation notice", the main character 3D image G2001 is made larger than the main character 2D image G2000, but the main character 3D image G2001 is made smaller than the main character 2D image G2000. It's okay.

Here, using FIG. 26(B), the display timing of the Oiwa light-emitting image G300a (light-emission timing of the LED for the light guide plate) displayed in the "evacuation notice", the main character 2D image G2000, and the main character 3D image G2001 The display timing and the display timing will be explained. FIG. 26(B) is a time chart showing the temporal flow of the "evacuation notice."

The "evacuation notice" is given during 4500 ms from t1 to t4, as shown in FIG. 26(B). Until t1 when the "evacuation notice" starts, the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate do not emit light (the Oiwa light-emitting image G300a is not displayed), and the effect patterns EZ1, EZ2 are displayed on the display section 50a. , EZ3 are displayed.

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

Then, at t2, the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display section 50a for 3000 ms from t2 to t4. Furthermore, for 1500 ms from t2 to t3, the light guide plate LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) emit light (the Oiwa light-emitting image G300a is displayed).

Then, at t4, all the light emission from the light guide plate LEDs (a) to (h) and the display of the main character 2D image G2000 are finished, and the "evacuation notice" is finished. Thereafter, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed again on the display section 50a.

In the first embodiment, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminous image G300a are not displayed at the same time in the "evacuation notice", but for a short time, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminous image G300a are displayed simultaneously. may be displayed at the same time. For example, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminescent image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a shorter time (1500 ms) than the time during which the main character 2D image G2000 and the Oiwa luminescent image G300a are displayed simultaneously.

FIGS. 25A to 25E are diagrams showing how an "evacuation/approach notice" is given as a "development notice." As shown in FIG. 25(A), the left performance symbol EZ1 and the right performance symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed as the same type of performance symbol, and a "reach" is established (here, the reach number of "5, ↓, 5" is reached). ) Then, "N Reach" starts. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the start of "N reach", "evacuation/approach notice" is given.

In the "evacuation/approach notice", the production patterns EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are erased, and as shown in FIG. 25(B), the main character 3D image G2001 representing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display section 50a, The main character 3D image G2001 is displayed with its back to the player, as if the main character is moving away from the player and moving deeper. At this time, in addition to the main character 3D image G2001, the display unit 50a displays, as 2D images, a rock 2D image G600 representing a rock and an enemy character 2D image G2002 representing an enemy character.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001, the rock 2D image G600, and the enemy character 2D image G2002 were displayed, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 25(C). G2001 and the rock 2D image G600 are hidden, and instead, the main character 2D image G2000 representing the main character holding a sword is displayed on the display section 50a, and the large rock luminous image G300a representing a large rock is displayed on the light guide plate dy1. is displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R. At this time, the main character 2D image G2000 is covered by the large rock luminescent image G300a, making it appear as if the main character had avoided the rock and moved further into the interior.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the Oiwa luminous image G300a and the main character 2D image G2000 were displayed, the Oiwa luminous image G300a and the enemy character 2D image G2002 are displayed, as shown in FIG. 25(D). is hidden, and instead, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed again on the display unit 50a, and a small rock luminescent image G300b representing a small rock is displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1. At this time, the small rock light-emitting image G300b is displayed at the four corners of the display section 50a so as not to overlap with the main character 3D image G2001, as if the main character had been attacked by an enemy character, collided with a large rock, and returned to the player's side. It will be as if it were done.

Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the main character 3D image G2001 and the Koiwa luminescent image G300b were displayed, the main character 3D image G2000 is hidden, as shown in FIG. 25(E). The "evacuation/approach notice" ends, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are redisplayed.

In the first embodiment, in the "evacuation/approach notice", the main character 3D image G2001 is made larger than the main character 2D image G2000, but the main character 3D image G2001 becomes smaller than the main character 2D image G2000. You can do it like this. In addition, in the "evacuation/approach notice", the main character 3D image G2001 is set to face different directions before and after the Oiwa luminescent image G300a is displayed, but it is made to face the same direction. You can do it like this.

Here, using FIG. 26(C), the display timing of the large rock light emitting image G300a and the small rock light emitting image G300b displayed in the "evacuation/approach notice" (light emitting timing of the LED for the light guide plate), and the main character 2D image The display timing of G2000 and the main character 3D image G2001 will be explained. FIG. 26(C) is a time chart showing the temporal flow of "evacuation/approach notice".

The "evacuation/approach notice" is performed during 4500 ms from t1 to t4, as shown in FIG. 26(C). Until t1 when the "evacuation/approach notice" starts, the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate do not emit light (the large rock light-emitting image G300a and the small rock image G300b are not displayed), and the display unit 50a does not emit light. , effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed.

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

Then, at t2, the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display section 50a for 1500 ms from t2 to t3. Furthermore, for 1500 ms from t2 to t3, the light guide plate LEDs (a), (c), (f), and (h) emit light (the Oiwa light-emitting image G300a is displayed).

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

Then, at t4, all the light emission from the light guide plate LEDs (a) to (h) and the display of the main character 3D image G2001 are finished, and the "evacuation/approach notice" is finished. Thereafter, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed again on the display section 50a.

In the first embodiment, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminous image G300a are not displayed at the same time during the "evacuation/approach notice", but for a short time, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminous image G300a are not displayed at the same time. G300a may also be displayed at the same time. For example, the main character 3D image G2001 and the Oiwa luminescent image G300a may be displayed simultaneously for a shorter time (1500 ms) than the time during which the main character 2D image G2000 and the Oiwa luminescent image G300a are displayed simultaneously.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "evacuation/approach notice", the Koiwa luminescent image G300b is displayed while the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed. The luminescent image G300b may not be displayed.

<Consideration of the first embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the first embodiment will be considered.

First, the Oiwa luminous image G300a in the "Development Notice" will be considered. In the "development notice", the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, and the Oiwa luminous image G300a and Koiwa luminous image G300b, which are luminous images, are displayed. When the character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display unit 50a, the Oiwa luminescent image G300a may be displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R so as to overlap with the protagonist character 2D image G2000, while the protagonist character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display section 50a, the Oiwa luminescent image G300a is not displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R so as to overlap with this main character 3D image G2001. That is, when the main character 2D image G2000 is displayed on the display section 50a, display of the Oiwa luminescent image G300a is allowed in the luminescent image display area dy1R, while when the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display section 50a, , it can be said that the display of the Oiwa luminescent image G300a in the luminescent image display area dy1R is restricted.

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

(1) In the "approach notice" of the "development notice", the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display section 50a, and the Oiwa luminous image G300a emits light so as to overlap with the main character 2D image G2000. When displayed in the image display area dy1R, after the Oiwa luminescent image G300a is hidden, the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display section 50a instead of the main character 2D image G2000, so that the main character It is possible to break the rock and make it appear as if it is approaching the player, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

(2) In the "approach notice" of the "development notice", after the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display section 50a, the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed from the main character 2D image G2000. Since the main character is also displayed in a large size on the display section 50a, it is possible to emphasize that the main character has approached the player's side, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(3) In the "approach notice" of the "development notice", the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, and the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, both represent the same main character. It is possible to create a story-like performance using the characters, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(4) In the "approach notice" of the "development notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a instead of the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, it represents a large rock. Since the small rock image G300b representing a small rock is displayed in the light emitting image display area dy1R instead of the large rock light emitting image G300a, it is possible to easily understand that the rock has been crushed by the main character, thereby increasing the interest of the game. is possible.

(5) In the "approach notice" of the "development notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a instead of the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, a small rock is displayed. Since the small rock image G300b is displayed in the light-emitting image display area dy1R at a position that does not overlap with the main character 3D image G2001, the display of the main character 3D image G2001 can be prevented from being disturbed by the light-emitting image, increasing the interest of the game. It is possible to increase

(6) In the "evacuation notice" of the "development notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display section 50a, in response to the Oiwa luminescent image G300a being displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R. Then, instead of the main character 3D image G2001, the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display section 50a, so that it can be made to appear as if the main character has avoided the rock and moved further into the game. It is possible to increase the interest of

(7) In the "evacuation notice" of the "development notice", after the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display section 50a, the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed from the main character 3D image G2001. Since the main character is also displayed in a small size on the display section 50a, it is possible to emphasize that the main character has advanced to the back, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(8) In the "evacuation notice" of the "development notice", the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, and the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, both represent the same main character. It is possible to create a story-like performance using the characters, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(9) In the "evacuation notice" of the "development notice", if the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed on the display unit 50a instead of the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, the main character 2D image Since G2000 is displayed in a position overlapping with the large rock image G300a representing a large rock, it is possible to further emphasize that the main character avoided the rock and proceeded to the back, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(10) In the "evacuation/approach notice" of the "development notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display section 50a, in response to the main character 3D image G2001 being hidden, The Oiwa luminescent image G300a is displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R, and then, in response to the Oiwa luminescent image G300a being hidden, the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed again on the display section 50a, so that the main character It is possible to make it appear as if the player has failed in avoiding the problem and proceeding to the back, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(11) In the "evacuation/approach notice" of the "development notice", when the Oiwa luminous image G300a is displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R, the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, is displayed so as to overlap with the Oiwa luminous image G300a. is displayed on the display section 50a, it can be made to appear as if the main character has avoided the rocks and gone further into the depths, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(12) When the main character 3D image G2001 is displayed on the display unit 50a again in the "evacuation/approach notice" of the "development notice", the direction is different from the direction in which the previously displayed main character 3D image G2001 was facing. Since the 3D image G2001 of the main character facing the direction is displayed, it is possible to easily understand that the main character has failed to advance to the back, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(13) In the "development notice", when the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, is displayed on the display section 50a, the Oiwa luminescent image G300a is restricted from being displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R, so the Oiwa luminescent image G300a is restricted from being displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R. The display of the main character 3D image G2001 can be prevented from being obstructed by the image G300a, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

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

First, the structure of the game board 1 will be specifically explained using FIG. 27. 27(A) is a front view of the game board 1, FIG. 27(B) is a sectional view of the game board 1 seen from the right, and FIG. 27(C) is a front view of the game board 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the light guide plate unit dyX.

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

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

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a light emitting image that can be displayed by the production control microcomputer 121 on the light guide plate dy1X of the light guide plate unit dyX will be described. When all of the light guide plate LEDs (a) to (h) are not emitting light, no light emission image is displayed on the light guide plate dy1X and the rear of the light guide plate dy1X is It is easily visible (here, the pending icon display area 50d is easily visible). On the other hand, when some or all of the LEDs (a) to (h) for the light guide plate emit light, light enters the inside of the light guide plate dy1X, and the light emission image of the light guide plate dy1X is displayed according to the combination of the emitting LEDs. Star emission images G500a and G500b representing a plurality of stars appear in the area dy1RX.

As shown in FIG. 28 (B-1), the star luminescence image G500a represents three stars covering the center of the display section 50a, and includes, for example, LEDs (a), (c), (f) ( h) becomes visible by emitting light. In addition, the star luminescence image G500b, as shown in FIG. 28 (B-2), represents three stars covering the lower left part of the display section 50a, and includes, for example, LEDs (b), (d), and (e) for the light guide plate. )(g) becomes visible by emitting light.

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

In the second embodiment, only the star luminescent images G500a and G500d are displayed as the luminescent images, but other luminescent images may be displayed. Furthermore, although the size of the star emission image G500a is made larger than the size of the star emission image G500b, even if the size of the star emission image G500a is made smaller than the size of the star emission image G500b. good.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 to 36, a pre-reading effect that can be executed by the effect controlling microcomputer 121 according to the pre-reading pattern selected by the game controlling microcomputer 101 will be explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the following pre-read performance in parallel with the special symbol variation performance in the non-time saving state.

G. Pending change notice "Pending change notice" is an effect that may be performed in response to the game ball entering the first starting slot, and is a pre-reading effect in which the display mode of the pending icon HA changes. "Pending change notice" is more likely to be played when the result of the pre-read jackpot determination is "pre-read winning" than when the result is "pre-read non-winning", so there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. It functions as a production that suggests.

H. Pending change inciting notice "Pending change inciting notice" is an effect that may be performed when special drawing 1 pending is stored, and is a notice effect in which the star luminous image G500b is displayed. The "pending change inciting notice" may be performed when the pre-read determination result is a "pre-read winning", so it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, the "holding change inciting notice" may be given when the display form of the holding icon HA changes in the "holding change notice", which suggests that the display form of the holding icon HA may change. It also functions as a performance.

Next, the main look-ahead effects will be specifically explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display unit 50a in each performance, and also controls the light emission performance using the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, and the light guide plate unit dyX, and the speaker according to the display of the performance image. It is possible to perform sound production using 52. In addition, in the pre-read performance described below, the display of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 may be omitted.

First, the "pending change notice" will be specifically explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute a "pending change notice" for the pending icons HA whose pre-reading patterns are "jackpot pre-reading pattern" and "reach-loss pre-reading pattern".

As shown in FIG. 29, the effect storage section 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121 stores a pending change notice selection table 123a2. The production control microcomputer 121 can select whether or not to execute the "pending change notice" and the type of change pattern when executing the "pending change notice" using the pending change notice selection table 123a2. There are three types of change patterns: change pattern A to change pattern C. Change pattern A is a change pattern in which the display color of the hold icon HA does not change, change pattern B is a change pattern in which the display color of the hold icon HA changes to blue, and change pattern C is a change pattern in which the display color of the hold icon HA does not change. This is a changing pattern in which the color changes to red.

FIG. 30(A) is a diagram showing the contents of the pending change notice selection table 123a2. The production control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of pre-read pattern and selects whether or not to execute the "pending change notice" and the type of change pattern when executing the "pending change notice".

Specifically, when the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001), the execution of the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is 10%, and the execution of the "pending change notice" of change pattern B is 15%. , execution of "pending change notice" of change pattern C is selected at a rate of 20%, and non-execution of "pending change notice" is selected at a rate of 55%.

In addition, when the look-ahead pattern is "reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002), the execution of "pending change notice" of change pattern A is 15%, the execution of "pending change notice" of change pattern B is 10%, and the change pattern Execution of C's "pending change notice" is selected at a rate of 5%, and non-execution of "pending change notice" is selected at a rate of 70%.

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

In other words, the jackpot expectation level is set to increase in the order of "pending change notice" of change pattern A < "pending change notice" of change pattern B < "pending change notice" of change pattern C. Note that the selection ratio indicated by the pending change notice selection table 123a2 shown in FIG. 30(A) can be changed as appropriate.

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

FIGS. 31(A) to 31(D) are diagrams showing types of hold icons HA. The "white circle icon" consists of a round white white circle icon image G400, as shown in FIG. 31(A), and the "white star icon" consists of a star-shaped white white star, as shown in FIG. 31(B). The "blue star icon" consists of an icon image G401, as shown in FIG. 31(C), and the "red star icon" consists of a star-shaped blue star icon image G402, as shown in FIG. 31(D). It consists of a star-shaped red star icon image G403.

Here, the flow of the "pending change notice" in the holding effect will be explained. FIGS. 32(A) to 32(G) are diagrams showing how the hold effect is performed. The hold effect may be executed both in the non-time-saving state and in the time-saving state, but here, in the non-time-saving state, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the game ball will start the first time. A case where the winning number 11 is won will be exemplified. In addition, in the second embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 when the number of reserved special drawings 1 is "0", the "reservation change notice" is not performed.

When the special figure 1 reservation number is "1" during the variable display of the special figure, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the reservation icon display area 50d, as shown in FIG. 32(A). , the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e. In this state, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11, the number of reserved special drawings 1 becomes "2".

At this time, if non-execution of the "pending change notice" is selected by the pending change notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. A "white circle icon" (white circle icon image G400) is displayed as the icon HA, and the shape and display color of this "white circle icon" do not change even after being displayed as the icon TA in the icon display area 50e.

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

Further, when execution of the "pending change notice" of change pattern B is selected by the pending change notice selection table 123a2, as shown in FIG. 32(D), the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d is , first, the "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is displayed as the pending icon HA, and then, at the timing when the "white star icon" moves to the first display area 50d1 of the pending icon display area 50d, the screen shown in FIG. ), the icon changes to a "blue star icon" (blue star icon image G402).

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

In the second embodiment, the hold icon HA changes to a "blue star icon" or a "red star icon" at the timing when the hold icon HA moves to the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d. The "blue star icon" or the "red star icon" may be displayed at the timing when they are first displayed in the second display area 50d2 to fourth display area 50d4 of the icon display area 50d, or the pending icon HA may be The icon may be changed to a "blue star icon" or a "red star icon" at the timing when the icon TA is displayed in the icon display area 50e.

Next, the "retention change inciting performance" will be specifically explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 can execute the ``pending change inciting notice'' when the special symbol 1 hold of the ``jackpot prereading pattern'' and ``reach loss prereading pattern'' is stored as the prereading pattern.

As shown in FIG. 29, the effect storage section 121b of the effect control microcomputer 121 stores a pending change inciting notice selection table 123a3. The production control microcomputer 121 can select whether to execute the "pending change provocation notice" and the type of production pattern of the "pending change provocation notice" using the pending change provocation notice selection table 123a3. There are three types of performance patterns: performance pattern A to performance pattern C. Production pattern A is a production pattern in which a star luminescent image G500b is displayed in white in the luminescent image display area dy1RX, and production pattern B is a production pattern in which a star luminescent image G500b is displayed in blue in the luminescent image display area dy1RX. Yes, the effect pattern C is a effect pattern in which the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in red in the light-emitting image display area dy1RX.

FIG. 30(B) is a diagram showing the contents of the pending change inciting notice selection table 123a3. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of look-ahead pattern and the selection result from the pending change notice selection table 123a2, and determines whether or not to execute the "pending change provoking notice" and executing the "pending change provoking notice". Select the type of production pattern you want to use.

Specifically, if the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001) and the "change pattern A" is selected by the pending change notice selection table 123a2, the "pending change inciting notice" of the effect pattern A is Execution is selected at a rate of 30%, non-execution of the "pending change provocation notice" is selected at a rate of 70%, and execution of the "pending change provocation notice" of performance pattern B and performance pattern C is not selected.

In addition, if the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001) and the "change pattern B" is selected by the pending change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of the performance pattern A is 10% of the time, 30% of the time the execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern B, 60% of non-execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of the production pattern C, and Not selected.

In addition, if the look-ahead pattern is the "jackpot look-ahead pattern" (SHP001) and the "change pattern C" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change inciting notice" of production pattern A is 10% of the time, 30% of the time the execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern C, 60% of non-execution of the "pending change inciting notice", and the execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of the production pattern B. Not selected.

Further, if the look-ahead pattern is the "reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002) and the "change pattern A" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change inciting notice" of the performance pattern A is 10%, non-execution of "pending change provocation notice" is selected at a rate of 90%, and execution of "pending change provocation notice" of performance pattern B and performance pattern C is not selected.

In addition, if the look-ahead pattern is the "reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002) and the "change pattern B" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change inciting notice" of the effect pattern A is 10% of the time, 10% of the time, 80% of the time, the execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern B is selected, 80% of the time, the non-execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of the production pattern C is selected. Not selected.

In addition, if the look-ahead pattern is the "reach loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP002) and the "change pattern C" is selected by the hold change notice selection table 123a2, the execution of the "hold change inciting notice" of the performance pattern A is 10% of the time, 10% of the time, 80% of the time, the execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern C is selected, 80% of the time, the non-execution of the "pending change inciting notice" of the production pattern B is selected. Not selected.

In addition, if the look-ahead pattern is the "normal loss look-ahead pattern" (SHP003) and the "change pattern A" is selected by the pending change notice selection table 123a2, the "pending change inciting notice" of the performance pattern A is executed. is selected at a rate of 10%, non-execution of the "pending change provoking notice" is selected at a rate of 90%, and execution of the "pending change provoking notice" of performance pattern B and performance pattern C is not selected.

In other words, the look-ahead pattern that is selected when the result of look-ahead judgment is "pre-read win" is more likely to be a "pending change inciting notice" than the look-ahead pattern that is selected when the result of look-ahead judgment is "pre-read non-win". It is set so that execution is likely to be selected, and the "pending change inciting notice" functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, if execution of the "holding change notice" of change pattern B or change pattern C in which the display color of the hold icon HA changes is selected, the effect pattern B or the effect pattern C will be more likely to be selected than the effect pattern A. The display color of the pending icon HA is more likely to change in the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern B or production pattern C than in the "pending change inciting notice" in production pattern A. It functions as a production that suggests. In other words, if a star luminescent image G500b of a color (blue, red) different from the display color (white) of the hold icon HA is displayed, a star of the same color (white) as the display color (white) of the hold icon HA is displayed. It can be said that the display color of the pending icon HA changes more easily than when the luminous image G500b is displayed, in other words, it is easier to play a jackpot game.

Note that it is possible to change the selection ratio indicated by the pending change inciting notice selection table 123a3 shown in FIG. 30(B) as appropriate.

When executing the "pending change provoking notice", the performance control microcomputer 121 executes the "pending change provoking notice" with the performance pattern selected by the pending change provoking notice selection table 123a3.

Here, the flow of each of the "suspension change inciting notice" of production patterns A to production pattern C will be explained. The "holding change inciting notice" of production patterns A to production pattern C may be executed regardless of the number of special symbols 1 reserved, but here, when the number of special symbols 1 reserved is "1", the game ball ``Pending change inciting notice'' of performance patterns A to performance pattern C that are performed when the player enters the first starting opening 11 is illustrated.

FIGS. 33(A) to 33(C) are diagrams illustrating how the "suspended change inciting notice" of performance pattern A is performed. Before the game ball enters the first starting slot 11, as shown in FIG. 33(A), the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the pending icon display area 50d. A hold icon HA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the first display area 50d1.

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

After that, when the special figure 1 hold is exhausted and the "white star icon" displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1, as shown in FIG. 33(C), The star luminescent image G500b is displayed in white again in the luminescent image display area dy1RX, and this star luminescent image G500b continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed. Note that the "white star icon" that has been moved to the first display area 50d1 will continue to be displayed without changing when the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is being executed, and will continue to be displayed without changing when the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is being executed. When "Notice" is being executed, it changes to "Blue star icon" (Blue star icon image G402), and when "Pending change notice" of change pattern C is being executed, it changes to "Red star icon" (Red star icon The image changes to image G403). FIG. 33(C) shows a case where the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is being executed.

FIGS. 34(A) to 34(C) are diagrams illustrating how the "suspended change inciting notice" of effect pattern B is performed. Before the game ball enters the first starting slot 11, as shown in FIG. 34(A), the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the pending icon display area 50d. A hold icon HA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the first display area 50d1.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 and the special drawing 1 pending number becomes "2", as shown in FIG. 34(B), the "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is used as the pending icon HA. is displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the reserved icon display area 50d, and the star luminescent image G500b is displayed in blue in the luminescent image display area dy1RX. The star luminescent image G500b is displayed over all the display areas of the first display area 50d1 to the fourth display area 50d4 of the reserved icon display area 50d and the icon display area 50e, and a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed. will continue to be displayed until

After that, when the special figure 1 hold is exhausted and the "white star icon" displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1, as shown in FIG. 34(C), The star luminescent image G500b is again displayed in blue in the luminescent image display area dy1RX, and this star luminescent image G500b continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed. Note that the "white star icon" that has been moved to the first display area 50d1 will continue to be displayed without changing when the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is being executed, and will continue to be displayed without changing when the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is being executed. When "Notice" is being executed, it changes to "Blue star icon" (Blue star icon image G402), and when "Pending change notice" of change pattern C is being executed, it changes to "Red star icon" (Red star icon The image changes to image G403). FIG. 34C shows a case where change pattern B "pending change notice" is being executed.

FIG. 35(A) to FIG. 35(C) are diagrams showing how the "suspended change inciting notice" of performance pattern C is performed. Before the game ball enters the first starting slot 11, as shown in FIG. 35(A), the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the icon display area 50e, and the icon TA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the pending icon display area 50d. A hold icon HA (here, a "white circle icon") is displayed in the first display area 50d1.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting slot 11 and the special drawing 1 pending number becomes "2", as shown in FIG. 35(B), the "white star icon" (white star icon image G401) is used as the pending icon HA. is displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the pending icon display area 50d, and the star luminescent image G500b is displayed in red in the luminescent image display area dy1RX. The star luminescent image G500b is displayed over all the display areas of the first display area 50d1 to the fourth display area 50d4 of the reserved icon display area 50d and the icon display area 50e, and a predetermined period of time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed. It will continue to be displayed until

After that, when the special figure 1 hold is exhausted and the "white star icon" displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1, as shown in FIG. 35(C), The star luminescent image G500b is displayed in red again in the luminescent image display area dy1RX, and this star luminescent image G500b continues to be displayed until a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed. Note that the "white star icon" that has been moved to the first display area 50d1 will continue to be displayed without changing when the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is being executed, and will continue to be displayed without changing when the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is being executed. When "Notice" is being executed, it changes to "Blue star icon" (Blue star icon image G402), and when "Pending change notice" of change pattern C is being executed, it changes to "Red star icon" (Red star icon The image changes to image G403). FIG. 35(C) shows a case where the "pending change notice" of change pattern C is being executed.

In the second embodiment, the transmittance of the star luminescent image G500b is set high, so that even if the star luminescent image G500b is displayed on the pending icon HA and the icon TA, the pending icon HA and the icon TA are easily visible. However, when the transmittance of the star luminescent image G500b is set low and the star luminescent image G500b is displayed on the pending icon HA and the corresponding icon TA, even if the pending icon HA and the corresponding icon TA are not visible or difficult to see. good.

Here, with reference to FIG. 36, the display timing of the star luminescent image G500b (light emission timing of the light guide plate LED) and the display timing of the pending icon HA that are displayed in the "pending change inciting notice" will be explained. FIG. 36 is a time chart showing the temporal flow of the "pending change inciting notice." Here, we will exemplify a "pending change inciting notice" that is carried out in parallel with a "pending change notice" in which a "white star icon" as a pending icon HA changes to a "red star icon."

As shown in FIG. 36, the "pending change inciting notice" is performed between t1 and t4. The light guide plate LEDs (a) to (h) do not emit light (the star light emission image G500b is not displayed) until t1 when the "pending change agitation notice" starts.

Then, at t1 when the number of reserved special drawings 1 increases, a "white star icon" is displayed on the display section 50a as the reserved icon HA, and the display of the "white star icon" continues until t3 when the reserved number of special drawings 1 is used up. continue. Furthermore, during 1500 ms from t1 to t2, the light guide plate LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) emit white, blue, or red light (the star emission image G500b is displayed).

Then, at t3, the "red star icon" is displayed on the display section 50a as the hold icon HA, and the "red star icon" is displayed until t5 when the special map 1 hold corresponding to this "red star icon" is expired. continue. Also, during the 1500ms from t3 to t4, the light guide plate LEDs (b), (d), (e), and (g) emit white, blue, or red light again (the star emission image G500b is redisplayed). ).

Then, at t4, all of the light guide plate LEDs (a) to (h) stop emitting light, and the "pending change inciting notice" ends. In the second embodiment, even after the display color of the "white star icon" changes in the "pending change inciting notice", the star luminescent image G500b is displayed again, but the display color of the "white star icon" After the change in the star emission image G500b, the display of the star emission image G500b may not be performed.

Next, using FIGS. 37 to 38, a special figure variation production that can be executed by the production control microcomputer 121 according to the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 101 will be explained. The production control microcomputer 121 can execute the following production in the special figure variation production.

I. Normal Variation "Normal variation" is an effect that may be performed in response to the start of variable display of special symbols, and is an effect in which the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are displayed in a variable manner. Since the "normal variation" is performed first in the special figure variation performance, it functions as a production that suggests that the special figure variation production has started.

J. Reach "Reach" is a performance that may be performed after the "normal variation", and is a performance in which the left performance pattern EZ1 and the right performance pattern EZ3 are the same type of performance pattern and are stopped and displayed. "Reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that a jackpot game will be played. In addition, "Reach" may later develop into reach effects such as "N reach", "SP reach", and "SPSP reach", so it is used as a direction that suggests that a reach effect may occur. also works.

K. N Reach "N Reach" is a performance that may be performed after a "Reach" is established, and is a reach performance in which the fluctuation speed of the medium performance symbol EZ2 gradually slows down. "N reach" may be performed when the result of the jackpot determination is "jackpot winning", so it functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game may be played.

L. SP Reach "SP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "N Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and the enemy character battle. "SP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "N reach" develops into "SP reach" than when "N reach" does not develop into "SP reach", "SP reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "N Reach".

M. SPSP Reach "SPSP Reach" is a performance that is sometimes performed after "SP Reach", and is a reach performance in which the main character and a strong enemy character battle. "SPSP Reach" is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot judgment result is a "loss". functions as In addition, since it is easier to play a jackpot game when "SP Reach" develops into "SPSP Reach" than when "SP Reach" does not develop into "SPSP Reach", "SPSP Reach" , it also functions as an effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a jackpot game will be played than "SP Reach".

N. Development Preview "Development Preview" is a performance that is sometimes performed in "N Reach", and is a preview performance in which the star luminescent image G500a is displayed. "Development notice" is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be played because it is easier to play when the jackpot judgment result is "jackpot winning" than when it is "loss". functions as Furthermore, since the "development notice" will later develop into "SP reach", it also functions as a production that suggests the development into "SP reach".

Next, the production flow of the main special symbol variation production will be explained using FIG. 37. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a performance image on the display section 50a in each performance that constitutes the performance flow, and uses the frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, and light guide plate unit dyX according to the display of the performance image. A light emission effect and a sound effect using the speaker 52 can be performed.

As shown in FIG. 37(A), in the special symbol variation effects where the variation patterns are "SPSP Jackpot Variation" and "SPSP Loss Variation", "Normal Variation" → "Reach" → "N Reach" → "SP Reach" → A production flow consisting of "SPSP Reach" is executed. In addition, "development notice" may be given at "N Reach" in the special figure variation performance of these variation patterns.

In addition, as shown in Figure 37 (B), in the special symbol fluctuation effects where the fluctuation patterns are "SP jackpot fluctuation" and "SP loss fluctuation", "normal fluctuation" → "reach" → "N reach" → "SP reach" ” is executed. In addition, "development notice" may be given at "N Reach" in the special figure variation performance of these variation patterns.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 37(C), in the special symbol variation performance where the variation pattern is "N loss variation", a production flow consisting of "normal variation" → "reach" → "N reach" is executed. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 37(D), in the special symbol variation performance where the variation pattern is "normal loss A variation" and "normal loss B variation", a production flow consisting only of "normal variation" is executed. Ru.

Next, the main effects executed in the special figure variation effect will be specifically explained. In addition, in the special figure variation effect described below, the display of the hold icon HA is also performed in parallel, but the illustration of the hold icon HA may be omitted.

First, "development notice" will be specifically explained. The performance control microcomputer 121 controls the performance control in "N reach" in the special symbol fluctuation performance with the fluctuation patterns "SPSP jackpot fluctuation", "SP jackpot fluctuation", "SPSP loss fluctuation", "SP loss fluctuation", and "N loss fluctuation". It is possible to carry out "development notice".

As shown in FIG. 29, a development preview selection table 123a4 is stored in the performance storage section 121b of the performance control microcomputer 121. The production control microcomputer 121 can select whether to execute the "development notice" and the type of "development notice" using the development notice selection table 123a4. There are two types of "development notice": a "red notice" in which the star luminescent image G500a emits red light, and a "white notice" in which the star luminescent image G500a emits white light.

FIG. 30(C) is a diagram showing the contents of the advanced notice selection table 123a4. The performance control microcomputer 121 refers to the type of variation pattern and determines whether or not to execute the "development notice" and, if the "development notice" is to be executed, whether to execute the "red notice" or the "white notice". Choose one.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" (THP001) and "SP jackpot fluctuation" (THP002), the execution of "red notice" is 40%, the execution of "white notice" is 20%, Non-execution of "Development Notice" is selected at a rate of 40%.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP loss fluctuation" (THP011), the execution rate of "red notice" is 20%, the execution of "white notice" is 20%, and the rate of non-execution of "development notice" is 60%. selected.

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SP loss fluctuation" (THP012), the execution rate of "red notice" is 10%, the execution of "white notice" is 20%, and the rate of non-execution of "development notice" is 70%. selected.

In other words, it is set so that the execution of the "development notice" is more likely to be selected when the jackpot determination is determined to be a "jackpot win" than when the jackpot determination is determined as a "lose". functions as a performance with high expectations for a jackpot. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "SPSP jackpot fluctuation" or "SPSP loss fluctuation" than when it is "SP jackpot fluctuation", "SP loss fluctuation", or "N loss fluctuation", "red "Red Notice" is set to make it easier for people to choose to execute it, and "Red Notice" also functions as an effect that suggests that it is more likely to develop into "SPSP Reach" than "White Notice". Note that the selection ratio indicated by the advanced notice selection table 123a4 shown in FIG. 30(C) can be changed as appropriate.

When executing the "development notice", the production control microcomputer 121 executes the "development notice" of the type selected by the development notice selection table 123a4 in the "N reach" in the special symbol variation production.

FIGS. 38(A) to 38(C) are diagrams showing how "development notice" is performed. As shown in FIG. 38(A), the left effect pattern EZ1 and the right effect pattern EZ3 are stopped and displayed as the same type of effect pattern, and a "reach" is established (here, the reach pattern is "5, ↓, 5"). ) Then, "N Reach" starts. Then, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the start of "N reach", a "development notice" is given.

In the "development notice", as shown in FIG. 38(B), the display section 50a is blacked out, and the pending icon HA and the relevant icon TA that were displayed in the pending icon display area 50d and the relevant icon display area 50e are erased. , the star luminescent image G500a is displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1RX of the light guide plate dy1X. At this time, according to the development notice selection table 123a4, if the execution of "red notice" is selected, the star luminous image G500a is displayed in red, and if the execution of "white notice" is selected, the star luminescent image G500a is displayed. is displayed in white.

Then, when a predetermined time (for example, 2.5 seconds) has elapsed since the star luminescent image G500a was displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1R of the light guide plate dy1, the blackout is canceled as shown in FIG. 38(C). At the same time, the star luminescent image G500a is hidden, the "development notice" ends, and the performance symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3, the pending icon HA, and the icon TA are redisplayed.

<Consideration of second embodiment>
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the second embodiment will be considered.

First, the display color of the star luminous image G500b in the "pending change inciting notice" will be considered. In the "pending change inciting notice", the star luminescent image G500b is displayed in white, blue, or red. In the "pending change notice", a white white star icon may be displayed as the pending icon HA, and the star luminescent image G500b is displayed when the white star icon is displayed. In other words, the display color of the star luminescent image G500a is sometimes displayed in white, which is the same color as the white star icon, and sometimes displayed in blue or red, which is a different color from the white star icon.

Next, the relationship between the "pending change inciting notice" of performance pattern A and the "suspending change inciting notice" of performance pattern B or C will be considered. In the "pending change notice" of change pattern A, the white star icon does not change, while in the "pending change notice" of change pattern B or C, the white star icon changes to a blue star icon or a red star icon. In addition, in the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern A, the star luminescent image G500b is displayed in white, which is the same color as the white star icon, while in the "pending change inciting notice" in production pattern B or production pattern C, the star The luminescent image G500b is displayed in blue or red, which is a different color from the white star icon. And, while the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern A is sometimes performed when the "pending change notice" of change pattern A is performed, the "pending change inciting notice" of production pattern B or production pattern C is , is performed only when the "pending change notice" of change pattern B or change pattern C is performed (see FIG. 30(B)). In other words, the white star icon changes to the blue star icon or the red star icon when the "pending change incitement notice" of production pattern A is performed and when the "pending change incitement notice" of production pattern B or production pattern C is performed. It can be said that the probability of change is different.

Next, the relationship between the star luminescence images G500a and G500b and the hold icon HA will be considered. The star luminescent image G500a is displayed in the "development notice", but when the "development notice" is performed, the pending icon HA is deleted, so the star luminescent image G500a and the pending icon HA are displayed overlappingly. There is no. On the other hand, the star light-emitting image G500b is displayed in the "pending change inciting notice", but when the "pending change inciting notice" is performed, the star light-emitting image G500b and the hold icon HA are displayed in an overlapping manner. In other words, it can be said that the luminescent image representing the star is displayed so as to overlap with the hold icon HA and sometimes so as not to overlap with the hold icon HA.

Next, the relationship between the star light-emitting image G500a in the "development notice" and the star light-emitting image G500b in the "pending change inciting notice" will be considered. In the "development notice", the star luminous image G500a does not overlap with the pending icon HA, while in the "pending change inciting notice", the star luminous image G500b overlaps with the pending icon HA. And, while "development notice" is performed only when the fluctuation pattern (THP001, THP002, THP011, THP012) develops into "SP reach", "pending change incitement notice" is performed only when the fluctuation pattern does not develop into "SP reach". This may also be performed when the look-ahead pattern (SHP002, SHP003) corresponds to the pattern (THP013, THP021, THP022) (see FIGS. 30(B) and 30(C)). In other words, when a "pending change inciting notice" is made, in which a luminous image representing a star is displayed overlapping with the pending icon HA, and in a "development notice", in which a luminous image representing a star is displayed without overlapping with the pending icon HA. It can be said that the probability of playing a jackpot game is different depending on when the game is played.

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

(14) In the "pending change inciting notice", the star luminescent image G500b representing the star is displayed so as to overlap the white star icon image G401 representing the star, so stars that have a common motif can be shown overlapping each other. , it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(15) In the "reservation change agitation notice", the star luminous image G500b is displayed so as to overlap all of the four reservation icons HA, which is the same as the upper limit of the number of special drawings 1, so the number of reservations for special Even if the number of players is 1, the hold icon HA and the star luminous image G500b can be shown superimposed, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(16) In the "pending change inciting notice", when the same white star luminous image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with the white white star icon image G401, and when the star luminous image G500b, which is not white but blue or red, is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the "pending change inciting notice" and increase the interest of the game.

(17) In the "pending change inciting notice", when the same white star luminescent image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with the white white star icon image G401, and when a blue or red star luminous image G500b that is not white is displayed. Since the probability that the white star icon image G401 changes to the blue star icon image G402 or the red star icon image G403 differs depending on when It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(18) In the "pending change inciting notice", if the display color of the white star icon image G401 changes after the blue or red star luminescent image G500b is displayed, a blue star that is the same color as the star luminescent image G500b Since the icon image G402 or the red red star icon image G403 changes, the color of the white star icon after the change can be suggested by the display color of the star luminescent image G500b, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

(19) When the "pending change inciting notice" is performed, in which the star luminous image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with the pending icon HA, and when the "development" star luminous image G500a is displayed so as not to overlap with the pending icon HA. Since there are times when "advance notices" are given, it is possible to diversify performances using luminescent images and increase the interest of the game.

(20) When the "pending change inciting notice" is performed, in which the star luminescent image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with the pending icon HA, and when the star luminous image G500a is displayed so as not to overlap with the pending icon HA. Since the probability of a jackpot game being played differs depending on when the "development notice" is made, the possibility of a jackpot game being played can be suggested depending on whether the luminous image representing the star overlaps with the pending icon HA. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(21) Since the size of the luminous image is different between the star luminous image G500b in the "pending change inciting notice" and the star luminous image G500a in the "development notice", both the "pending change inciting notice" and the "development notice" It is possible to make it easier to understand whether a game is being played, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

<Modification examples of the basic embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment>
Modifications of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 described in the basic embodiment, first embodiment, and second embodiment will be described below. 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 "approach notice", "evacuation notice" and "evacuation/approach notice" of the "development notice" are executed based on the fluctuation pattern (result of jackpot determination). It may also be executed based on a pattern (result of pre-read determination). For example, only when the prefetch pattern is "SHP001", any one of "approach notice", "evacuation notice", and "evacuation/approach notice" may be executed. In this case, any of the "approach notice," "evacuation notice," and "evacuation/approach notice" can indicate that there is a special drawing pending that will be determined as a "jackpot win" in the jackpot determination, and the game will be delayed. It is possible to increase interest.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the "approach notice", "evacuation notice", and "evacuation/approach notice" of the "development notice" are executed based on the fluctuation pattern (result of jackpot determination). , may be executed based on the stopped symbols. For example, only when the stopping symbol is the "jackpot Wα symbol", any one of "approach notice", "evacuation notice", and "evacuation/approach notice" may be executed. In this case, any of the "approach notice," "evacuation notice," and "evacuation/approach notice" can suggest that a "high probability high base gaming state" will occur after the jackpot game, increasing the interest in the game. It is possible to increase

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the "approach notice", "evacuation notice", and "evacuation/approach notice" of the "development notice" are executed in "N reach" in the special figure variation effect, It may also be executed in other performances. For example, in "normal variation" in special figure variation production, "opening production" in jackpot production mode, etc., any of the "approach notice", "evacuation notice", and "evacuation/approach notice" of "development notice" is executed. It is also possible to do so.

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

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "approach notice" of the "development notice", the object (rock) represented by the large rock luminescent image G300a and the object (rock) represented by the small rock luminescent image G300b are mutually related objects. However, they may be objects that are not related to each other.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "approach notice" of the "development notice", the main character 3D image G2001, which is a 3D image, and the Koiwa luminescent image G300b are prevented from overlapping each other, but the main character 3D image The Koiwa luminescent image G300b may overlap only a part of the main character 3D image G2001 to the extent that it does not interfere with the display of G2001.

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

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "evacuation notice" of the "development notice", the Oiwa luminescent image G300a overlaps only a part of the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, but the Oiwa luminescent image G300a It may be made to overlap with the entire main character 2D image G2000.

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

Further, in the first embodiment, in the "evacuation/approach notice" of the "development notice", the Oiwa luminescent image G300a is made to overlap only a part of the main character 2D image G2000, which is a 2D image, but the Oiwa luminescent image G300a may overlap all of the main character 2D image G2000.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "development notice" is performed in the "N reach" in the special figure variation performance, but it may be performed in other performances. For example, a ``development notice'' may be provided during the ``normal variation'' in the special figure variation performance.

Further, in the second embodiment, the star luminescent image G500b is displayed so as to overlap with the "white star icon" as the pending icon HA, but it may be displayed so as to overlap with an icon different from the pending icon HA. . For example, a development suggestion icon indicating a future development destination may be displayed, and the star luminescence image G500b may be displayed so as to overlap with the development suggestion icon.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the white star icon image G401 and the star luminescent image G500b are displayed with a common motif in the "pending change inciting notice", but it is recognized that they are related to each other. Different motifs may be displayed as long as it is possible.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the white star icon image G401 and the star luminescent image G500b are displayed in the same display format in the "pending change inciting notice", but they do not express the same thing. The display format does not have to be completely the same as long as it is within the range that can be recognized.

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

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

Further, in the second embodiment, the color of the white star luminescent image G500b displayed in the "pending change inciting notice" is the same white as the white white star icon image G401, but the white white star icon image It may be a similar color to the extent that it can be recognized that it corresponds to G401.

Further, in the second embodiment, the color of the blue blue star icon image G402 or the red red star icon image G403 displayed in the "pending change notice" is the same blue or red as the blue or red star luminescent image G500b. However, similar colors may be used to the extent that it can be recognized that they correspond to the blue or red star emission image G500b.

In addition, in the second embodiment, when the "pending change inciting notice" of the performance pattern B or the performance pattern C is performed than when the "pending change inciting notice" of the performance pattern A is performed, the winning result is higher. Although the icon is made easier to change to a blue star icon or a red star icon, the "pending change inciting notice" in production pattern B or production pattern C is more likely to occur than when the "pending change inciting notice" in production pattern A is made. The white star icon may be made more difficult to change to the blue star icon or the red star icon when the change is made.

Further, in the second embodiment, in "N reach", the hold icon HA is erased so that the hold icon HA and the star luminous image G500a do not overlap, but the hold icon HA is not erased. Then, the star luminescent image G500a may be displayed in the luminescent image display area dy1RX at a position that does not overlap with the pending icon HA.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the luminous image representing the star does not overlap with the pending icon HA, compared to when the "pending change inciting notice" is displayed in which the luminous image representing the star overlaps with the pending icon HA. It is easier to play a jackpot game when the displayed "Development Notice" is made, but when the "Pending Change Inciting Notice" is displayed with the luminous image representing a star overlapping the pending icon HA, it is easier to play a jackpot game. The jackpot game may be made more difficult to play when a "development notice" in which a light-emitting image representing a star is displayed without overlapping with the pending icon HA is performed than when the game is played.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the "development notice" is executed based on the fluctuation pattern (result of jackpot determination), but it is configured to be executed based on the look-ahead pattern (result of look-ahead decision). It's okay. For example, the "development notice" may be executed only when the look-ahead pattern is "SHP001". In this case, the "development notice" can suggest that there is a special drawing pending that will be determined as a "big hit win" in the jackpot determination, and it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Further, in the second embodiment, the "development notice" is performed in the "N reach" in the special figure variation performance, but it may be performed in other performances. For example, a ``development notice'' may be provided during the ``normal variation'' in the special figure variation performance.

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 an arrangement ball machine, a mahjong ball gaming machine, and a smart pachinko machine (managed gaming machine).

<Inventions disclosed in the first embodiment and the second embodiment>
The following inventions A to G have been disclosed up to the previous paragraph in this [Detailed Description of the Invention]. In the descriptions of Inventions A to G, the names and expressions of corresponding components in the embodiments of the inventions described above, and the symbols used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, elements such as means constituting each invention are not limited to this appendix. Invention A is a generic term for inventions A1 to A5 below, invention B is a generic term for inventions B1 to B4 below, invention C is a generic term for inventions C1 to C3 below, and invention D is a generic term for inventions A1 to A5 below. , Invention E is a generic term for the following inventions D1 to D4, Invention E is a generic term for the following inventions E1 to E4, Invention F is a generic term for the following inventions F1 to F3, and Invention G is the following invention G1. ~It is a general term for G3.

The gaming machine according to invention A1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a transparent second display means (light guide plate unit dy) provided in front of the first display means and capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
A specific 2D image (main character character 2D image G2000) is displayed on the first display means, and a specific display (Oiwa luminous image G300a) is displayed on the second display means so as to overlap with the specific 2D image. It is possible to execute the first performance,
After the first performance, a second performance that hides the specific display and displays a specific 3D image (main character character 3D image G2001) on the first display means in place of the specific 2D image. It is possible to perform
It is characterized by

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

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

The gaming machine according to invention A4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A1 to A3,
The performance execution means is
In the second effect, a non-specific display (a Koiwa luminescent image G300b) different from the specific display is displayed on the second display means;
It is characterized by

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

The gaming machine according to invention B1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a transparent second display means (light guide plate unit dy) provided in front of the first display means and capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a first effect of displaying a specific 3D image (main character character 3D image G2001) on the first display means,
After the first effect, instead of the specific 3D image, a specific 2D image (main character character 2D image G2000) is displayed on the first display means, and a specific 2D image is displayed so as to overlap with the specific 2D image. It is possible to execute a second effect of displaying a display (Oiwa luminescent image G300a) on the second display means,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention B2 is
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
the specific 2D image is smaller than the specific 3D image;
It is characterized by

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

The gaming machine according to invention B4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions B1 to B3,
the specific display is displayed so as to overlap at least a portion of the specific 2D image;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention C1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a transparent second display means (light guide plate unit dy) provided in front of the first display means and capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a first effect of displaying a first 3D image (backward facing main character character 3D image G2001) on the first display means,
After the first effect, it is possible to perform a second effect of hiding the first 3D image and displaying a specific display (Oiwa luminescent image G300a) on the second display means,
After the second effect, the specific display is hidden, and a second 3D image (a forward-facing main character character 3D image G2001) that is the same as or different from the first 3D image is displayed on the first display means. It is possible to execute a third performance that
It is characterized by

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

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

The gaming machine according to invention D1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying 2D images and 3D images;
a transparent second display means (light guide plate unit dy) provided in front of the first display means and capable of displaying a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
a first effect that displays a specific 2D image (main character character 2D image G2000) on the first display means; a second effect that displays a specific 3D image (main character character 3D image G2001) on the first display means; A third effect of displaying a specific display (Oiwa luminous image G300a) on the second display means,
When executing the first effect, allowing execution of the third effect, while when executing the second effect, restricting execution of the third effect;
It is characterized by

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

The gaming machine according to invention D3 is
A gaming machine according to invention D1,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a fourth effect of displaying a non-specific display (Koiwa light emitting image G300b) different from the specific display on the second display means,
When executing the second effect, execute the fourth effect without executing the third effect;
It is characterized by

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

The gaming machine according to invention E1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a transparent second display means (light guide plate unit dyX) that is provided in front of the first display means and can display a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
In response to the game ball entering a predetermined winning hole (first starting hole 11), a predetermined icon (holding icon HA (white star icon image G401, blue star icon image G402, red star icon image G403)) is It is possible to display on one display means,
While displaying the predetermined icon, it is possible to display a specific display (star luminous image 500b) related to the predetermined icon on the second display means so as to overlap with the predetermined icon;
It is characterized by

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

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

The gaming machine according to invention E4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions E1 to E3,
The performance execution means is
Up to a predetermined number (4) of the predetermined icons may be displayed on the first display means;
the specific display is displayed so as to overlap all of the predetermined number of the predetermined icons;
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention F1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a transparent second display means (light guide plate unit dyX) that is provided in front of the first display means and can display a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
Displaying a specific image (holding icon HA (white star icon image G401)) on the first display means, and displaying a specific display (star luminous image G500b) on the second display means so as to overlap with the specific image. It is possible to execute a duplicate effect (pending change inciting notice) to be displayed,
The overlapping effects include a first overlapping effect (a pending change inciting notice of effect pattern A) in which the specific image and the specific display are displayed in a similar color (white), and a There is a second overlapping performance (demonstration pattern B's pending change inciting notice, performance pattern C's pending change inciting notice) that is displayed in a color different from the display (white and blue, white and red),
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention F2 is
A gaming machine according to invention F1,
It further comprises a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player,
The performance execution means is
The display mode of the specific image may be changed to a special display mode (blue star icon image G402, red star icon image G403) that suggests that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is high;
The probability that the display mode of the specific image changes to the special display mode is different depending on when the first duplicate effect is executed and when the second duplicate effect is executed.
It is characterized by

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

The gaming machine according to invention G1 is
a first display means (image display device 50) capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a transparent second display means (light guide plate unit dyX) that is provided in front of the first display means and can display a predetermined display;
A performance execution means (performance control microcomputer 121) that executes a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
A specific image (holding icon HA (white star icon image G401, blue star icon image G402, red star icon image G403)) is displayed on the first display means, and a specific display (star icon) is displayed so as to overlap with the specific image. When executing a first effect of displaying a light emitting image G500b) on the second display means, and when executing a first effect of displaying a luminescent image G500b) on the second display means, a display (a star and executing a second effect of displaying the luminescent image G500a) on the second display means.
It is characterized by

The gaming machine according to invention G2 is
A gaming machine according to invention G1,
It further comprises a game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of setting a special game state (jackpot game state, time saving state, high probability state) advantageous to the player,
The probability of entering the special game state is different depending on when the first performance is executed and when the second performance is executed,
It is characterized by

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

50...Image display device 50a...Display section 50a1...Display panel 50a2...Backlight 50a3...Barrier panel 101...Microcomputer for game control 121...Microcomputer for performance control 123a1...Development notice selection table 123a2...Pending change notice selection table 123a3...Pending change Inciting notice selection table 123a4... Development notice selection table dy, dyX... Light guide plate units dy1, dy1X... Light guide plates dy1R, dy1RX... Light emitting image display area G300a... Oiwa light emitting image G300b... Koiwa light emitting image G400... White circle icon image G401... White star icon Image G402... Blue star icon image G403... Red star icon image G500a, G500b... Star luminous image G2000... Main character character 2D image G2001... Main character character 3D image

Claims (1)

a first display means capable of displaying a predetermined image;
a transparent second display means provided in front of the first display means and capable of displaying a predetermined display;
a performance execution means for performing a performance using a performance means including the first display means and the second display means,
The performance execution means is
It is possible to display an icon including a display representing a predetermined character on the first display means in response to the game ball entering a predetermined winning hole;
While displaying the predetermined icon, it is possible to display a specific display including a display representing the same character as the predetermined character on the second display means so as to overlap with the predetermined icon;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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